Discovering Sharks: Taxonomy and Conservation Workshop in Tela, Honduras
Every conservation effort starts with a crucial step: identifying the species we want to protect. With this in mind, the city of Tela, Honduras, served as the venue for our Shark Taxonomy and Conservation Workshop, which brought together experts in the study and protection of marine species in the region. This event was made possible […]
The Tide of Change: Garifuna Communities of Trujillo Bay in The Face of Climate Change
An increasingly warm sea On the Caribbean coast, the Garífuna communities of Trujillo Bay in Honduras are already feeling how climate change is transforming their environment. Sea Level Rise (SLR) and changes in ocean currents are altering coastal ecosystems. According to a report by the Organization of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector of the Central […]
A Mesoamerican Love Commute: One Male Loggerhead’s Yearly Journey
Each year, a mature male loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) undertakes a precise journey between Belize and Honduras, timed not by the calendar but by the courtship season. Thanks to satellite tracking, we now have a complete annual cycle of his movements, revealing how one turtle’s consistent route offers insights into marine connectivity, habitat use, and […]
Tides of Change: How a Honduran Fisherman Became an Unexpected Ally for Sharks
On the North Coast of Honduras, our new study on sharks and rays aims to generate key tools for the administration and management of marine protected areas, but to make these tools truly effective, we also need to reach the hands of those who know the ocean best. Enter Alex Juárez, a traditional fisherman whose […]
Fishermen and Science: New Allies for the Conservation of Sharks and Rays in Honduras
The North Coast of Honduras: A marine treasure to be protected The northern coast of Honduras is a true natural treasure, full of biodiversity and beauty, which is home to a series of protected areas that are fundamental for the conservation of marine and coastal ecosystems. Among these various officially declared protected areas we find: […]
Sharks and Rays of Honduras: A Glimpse Into the Underwater Giants of the Caribbean
Honduras is widely recognized for its lush, mountainous landscapes and extraordinary terrestrial biodiversity. However, few are aware that the country’s maritime territory significantly exceeds its land area. Approximately 68% of Honduras’s territory is composed of marine waters, predominantly in the Caribbean Sea. This vast aquatic expanse provides an essential habitat for a diverse array of […]
How are our fish doing? Monitoring can help answer the question
Significant gaps of information exist globally on sharks and rays, collectively known as elasmobranchs, and this is proving a challenge to conservation efforts. The MesoAmerican Reef region (Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras) is no exception. Honduras is one of 15 countries worldwide that declared its waters a “shark sanctuary”, which bans shark fishing and […]