SAFEGUARDING
MEDITERRANEAN SHARKS AD RAYS
OUTREACH
UPTAKE
WHAT IS LIFE EU SHARKS
A LIFE project co-funded by the European Union engaging citizens and marine professionals in Croatia, France, Italy, Slovenia and Spain to safeguard the most endangered group of marine fish in Europe.
LIFE European Sharks started in October 2023 and will end in September 2027.
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HOW WE DO IT
LIFE EU Sharks promotes the conservation of protected species and encourages responsible and sustainable interactions with sharks and rays by:
1
Training fisheries officers and fishers to reduce mortality of protected species, promoting compliance with EU regulations and improving the quality of data collection.
2
Testing with fishers voluntary actions to reduce shark and ray bycatch mortality, with an assessment of the socio-economic impact of these solutions.
3
Promoting shark and ray catch&release among recreational fishers, and better handling techniques to increase post-release survival.
4
Reducing the risk of entanglement in lost fishing gear with the cooperation of divers.
5
Tapping into the knowledge of sea users to map important areas for breeding, feeding and migration of shark and rays, and stimulate authorities, policy makers and communities to implement conservation measures.
6
Increasing public understanding of the essential role that sharks and rays play in the Mediterranean ecosystem, changing the public image from ‘dangerous’ to ‘endangered’, and encouraging the consumption of local and more sustainable seafood.
have you seen
a shark or a ray?
please share your sightings -online (or scan the QR code), use the paper form or get in touch by email or social media.
You can help identify and protect Important Shark and Ray Areas!
sighting form
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Social media
Any question? Get in touch:
info @ europeansharks.eu
The Project
