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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Aug 7

Over three immersive days, participants will work directly with:

🌊 @ivalina.bsky.social – MarAlliance's Science Coordinator and dHonduras‑based expert in shark and deep‑sea fisheries.

🌊 Dr. David Ebert – Recognized shark researcher, discoverer of +50 new species, and author of Sharks of the World.

MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Aug 7

🦈 Save the Date for our Discovering Sharks: Taxonomy & Conservation Workshop! Mark your calendars for an intensive, hands‑on training designed for those passionate about #sharks and #marineconservation

📍 Honduras | 📅 20–22 October 2025

Stay tuned for more details!

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Jul 18

🤳🦈 Is chasing the perfect Instagram moment harming marine #wildlife? Our Founder, Dr. Rachel Graham, emphasizes the importance of choosing local operators who prioritize responsible tourism - and rewarding them with positive feedback in this DAN interview.

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Close Encounters of the Considerate Kind

Many divers top off a trip to the Southern Red Sea by watching a rotund dugong snuffle through seagrass meadows in about 25 feet (7.6 meters) of water. Others might snorkel beside a bus-sized juvenile...

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Jul 14

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Built to Thrive: The Evolutionary Wonders of Shark Anatomy - MarAlliance.org

Sharks first appeared in the fossil record nearly 400 million years ago, long before dinosaurs or the first trees took root. Today, more than a thousand shark and ray species are known to science, wit...

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Jul 14

Sharks ruled oceans long before dinosaurs. Every part of their body is built for survival.

What makes them evolutionary masterpieces?

Teeth that tell time
Built-in prey detectors
Drag-reducing skin
Cartilage instead of bone
Guardians of blue carbon

#SharkDay #SharkAwarenessDay

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Jun 25

🦈 Local communities are turning fear into protection for #sharks. As our Exec Director, Dr. Rachel Graham, says, “Once people are invested in conserving sharks, they’re more willing to create and uphold rules that keep sharks alive.”@sciencenews.bsky.social

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50 years after ‘Jaws,’ sharks face their own terror

Humans have driven sharks and their cousins to the brink of extinction. The health of the entire ocean is at stake.

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Jun 20

🦈🍿 50 after #Jaws first premiered, its impact still shapes how many people think about #sharks. But, as we learn more about these complex and amazing creatures, it’s worth asking: have we misunderstood them all along?

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Fin Fiction: The Root of the Damaging Narrative Surrounding Sharks - MarAlliance.org

“Dangerous, blood thirsty, sharp-toothed apex predator of the sea…” While reading this description, did your mind immediately conjure the image of a shark? Studies conducted in various parts of the w...

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Jun 16

This #WorldSeaTurtleDay, we’re highlighting the remarkable journey of a male loggerhead sea turtle our team tagged and whose annual migration between Belize and Honduras reveals just how interconnected our oceans truly are.

Learn more ➡️ maralliance.org/a-mesoameric...

A Mesoamerican Love Commute: One Male Loggerhead’s Yearly Journey - MarAlliance.org

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 tracki...

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Jun 14

We had the opportunity to host partners from Mexico and Belize at Lighthouse Reef, Belize.
Marine wildlife - such as #sharks and #seaturtles - move freely across borders, and protecting them requires #conservation strategies rooted in collaboration, knowledge exchange, and shared responsibility 🤝

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Jun 12

Celebrate #SeaTurtleWeek by learning more about how we are protecting hawksbill sea turtles in Panama 🇵🇦
Since 2021, our project on Masargandup Island (Guna Yala) has combined community science + ancestral knowledge to conserve this #seaturtle species🐢

Full story➡️ maralliance.org/conservation...

Conservation of the Hawksbill Turtle in Masargandup: A Link Between Science and Guna Cosmovision - MarAlliance.org

On a small island in the Panamanian Caribbean, north of the Gulf of Guna Yala, hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata), a species on the verge of extinction, arrive each year to lay their eggs. Mas...

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Jun 10

On what seemed like a regular day at sea, Alex Juárez - a traditional fisher from Honduras - pulled in a #shark carrying one of our tags 🦈 Instead of ignoring it, he reached out. Today, Alex is learning how to use scientific monitoring methods to support our #marineconservation research 🔽

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · May 15

🌊 WE ARE HIRING!
Are you passionate about marine conservation and seeking to make a meaningful impact? We are recruiting for two key positions.

Current Openings:
🔹Individual Gifts Associate
🔹Development Manager

📅 Application Deadline: 30 May 2025
🔗 maralliance.org/careers/

#CareerOpportunities

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Ivy Baremore, PhD @ivalina.bsky.social · May 14

MarAlliance ofrece #becas para estudiantes dedicados en México, Honduras, Belice y Panamá, especialmente enfocadas en pescadores tradicionales y sus hijos, que estén estudiando o quieran estudiar ciencias marinas, conservación o campos ambientales. 🧪🐟🌊🎓🦑

MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · May 8

Applications are now open for our Z-SCHOLARSHIPS!

MarAlliance offers #scholarships for dedicated students in Mexico, Honduras, Belize, and Panama, especially focused on traditional fishers and their children, who are studying or want to study marine science, conservation, or environmental fields.

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · May 13

Yesterday, our Executive Director, Dr. Rachel Graham, and Belize National Coordinator, Kirah Forman, were invited to Sun Up On 7 morning show to share the important work we’re doing to study and protect Belize’s marine wildlife 🦈🐢🌊

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · May 8

These scholarships support high-performing students with limited financial resources to complete high school or continue to university, building knowledge and skills to protect our ocean for the future.

🔗 Learn more and apply: maralliance.org/z-scholarshi...
📅 Submission Deadline: June 4, 2025

Z Scholarships - MarAlliance.org

Explore scholarship opportunities with MAR Alliance's Z Scholarship program. Empowering the next generation of marine conservationists.

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · May 8

Applications are now open for our Z-SCHOLARSHIPS!

MarAlliance offers #scholarships for dedicated students in Mexico, Honduras, Belize, and Panama, especially focused on traditional fishers and their children, who are studying or want to study marine science, conservation, or environmental fields.

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · May 6

More than just fieldwork, this exchange offered a platform to compare techniques, share expertise, and strengthen regional partnerships, crucial for advancing #marine science and #conservation across borders.

MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · May 6

Last month, two of our science officers from Panama traveled to Turneffe Atoll, Belize, to train with our local team, enhancing their skills in marine megafauna monitoring and building cross-country collaboration.

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Apr 28

Inspiring Ocean Stewards in Honduras 🇭🇳
We were honored to be invited by @underthepole.bsky.social for a full day dedicated to ocean education and outreach in Roatán, Honduras. Nearly 200 students took part in hands-on learning activities and interactive exhibits!

#marineconservation

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Save Our Seas Foundation @saveourseas.bsky.social · Apr 26

Introducing Ana Lucía, who is on a mission to spark wonder and catalyse behavioural change for Central America’s sharks through immersive education.

More info here: saveourseas.com/project/stew...

Photo © Gabriela Ochoa | @maralliance.bsky.social

#SOSF2025Projects #saveourseasfoundation

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IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group @iucnshark.bsky.social · Apr 23

Understanding the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) project: Your Questions Answered

Find out how international collaboration ensures ISRAs are backed by robust science and a consensus process.

See more in our FAQs page (sharkrayareas.org/isra/faq/)

#shark #ray #chimaera #conservation #ISRA

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Apr 23

🎓 Want to learn more? Check out our latest article ➡️ maralliance.org/cracking-the...

Cracking the Mystery of Shark and Ray Egg Cases - MarAlliance.org

In coastal waters, mysterious pouches sometimes wash ashore, tangled in seaweed or nestled in rocky tide pools. They’re not trash, nor seaweed pods, but the egg cases of sharks and rays – nature’s ing...

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Apr 23

🔍How to Tell the Difference Between a Shark Egg and a Ray Egg?

Along coastlines around the world, you might spot tough, leathery pouches washed ashore. These aren’t seaweed or debris, they’re the egg cases of #sharks and #rays, also known as mermaid’s purses!

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Apr 15

📅 April 25 | 🕙 10:00 AM (Central America)
🔗 Register: f.mtr.cool/euckecvbyc

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Webinar: "Ecological risk assessment of nearshore deepwater fisheries in the Mesoamerican Region". After registering, you will receive a confirmation email ...

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MarAlliance @maralliance.bsky.social · Apr 15

📣 Join Us for This @marfund.bsky.social Webinar!
Our Science Coordinator @ivalina.bsky.social will present results from our assessment of key commercial species in the Western Caribbean, plus an open-source tool for evidence-based, #sustainablefisheries management.

MAR Fund - Mesoamerican Reef Fund @marfund.bsky.social · Apr 14

Join our webinar series: “Ecological risk assessment of nearshore deepwater fisheries in the Mesoamerican Region” with our guest speaker from @maralliance.bsky.social
📅 Date: Friday, April 25th
🕙 Time: 10:00 am Central America
🔗 Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/aojsovlmyg

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