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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Leurs at #SI2026 - more than 3/4 of tagged Critically Endangered blackchin guitarfish in west Africa were caught by fisheries. 🦑🦈🧪🌎🐠

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Lydia Koehler @vote4sharks.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

This Sharks International #SI2026 I was able to lead a workshop on conservation planning sponsored by shark.swiss. This is only the start of building a community for conservation planning for Chondrichthyes. Thank you also to our experts for sharing their knowledge.

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Are you liking Bluesky, but thinking “gee, I wish there was more shark science and conservation on my feed?” I have the solution to your problem right here! 🌎🧪🦑🐠🦈 go.bsky.app/Q1x1gJB

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Lydia Koehler @vote4sharks.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

And so it begins....a wonderful week of shark, ray, skate, chimaera work. #Sharks #SI2026

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Here’s @michelleheupel.bsky.social , who created Sharks International!

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Seb Lowe @seb-j-l.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Today’s workshop on species conservation planning for sharks is underway! Starting off with Lydia Koehler talking giving an introduction to species conservation planning. We then heard from Jamie Copsey from the IUCN CPSG on best practice principles in conservation planning.

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Seb Lowe @seb-j-l.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Continuing our expert talks was Simone Niedermüller on the Mediterranean action plan for sharks under the Barcelona Convention. This was followed by Ali Hood and Eva Meyers discussing the CMS action plan development for angel sharks and work on guitarfishes.

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Seb Lowe @seb-j-l.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Wrapping up the morning session was Irene Kingma sharing lessons from the tope action plan. This afternoon included group work to identify barriers + solutions to successful conservation in the Med, W Africa, Indo-Pacific, Atlantic and High Seas focusing on single or multiple species as examples.

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Dr Vincent Raoult @sawsharkman.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

This will likely receive quite a few applications...

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Shallow seamounts are prey-rich oases for predators. Dr Weber @exeter.ac.uk underlines the findings that see seamounts’ role as activity hubs & oases for marine species & shows how these remarkable habitats influence the oceans that surround them.

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Seamounts are gathering hubs for ocean predators

Seamounts attract sharks and marine predators, with 41 times more sharks than open waters. These mountains act as social hubs

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

If you are new to #BlueSky, meet us ⬇️ Since 2011, we have been working towards High Seas protection. Our current priority is to ensure 60 ratifications for the entry into force of the #BBNJ Treaty. If you are interested in: 🌊 High Seas 📜 High Seas Treaty 🗺️ MPAs follow & connect with us!

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Lydia Koehler @vote4sharks.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

IUCN WCEL Early career specialist group. 📢 We invite practitioners, scientists, policy experts, and decision makers across disciplines. 📌 Key details: ✅ Available only in English ✅ Open for responses until 31st March ✅ Anonymous - personal data won't be shared forms.office.com/e/pWB4i313RN

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Lydia Koehler @vote4sharks.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

We share sharky insights in our analysis of the MSFD. A few EU member states increased data collection, but data gaps remain, and efforts are needed to standardise efforts. We also recommend actions and existing opportunities. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #sharks #policy #implementation

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What the Marine Strategy Framework Directive did and did not change for Chondrichthyes

The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) is a European Union (EU) law aiming to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) in all EU waters, which …

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