Come and see our poster at #SI2026 on distribution and habitat associations of threatened elasmobranchs in Scotland. Hall A over the next couple of days. See you there! 🦈
Martins at #SI2026
Sharks and rays are eaten by coastal communities worldwide and play key roles in food security, which must be considered in shark conservation discussions.
Her team analyzed the nutritional value of shark and ray meat.
Hearn at #SI2026
A seamount called Paramount near the Galapagos is critically habitat for scalloped hammerhead sharks, but lies just outside the borders of a marine protected area. It’s now a recognized Important Shark and Ray Area.
Cardeñosa at #SI2026
Since getting CITES protections, shark fin imports from threatened species have decreased. But trade is still happening, they’re finding fins in the market that aren’t being reported- Shark fins from some species are found 70 times more frequently than is being reported.
I’m attending #si2026 this week in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Five whole days where I can geek out about rays… it’s an absolute dream.
@sharkcolin.bsky.social at #SI2026
@cms.int is a major international conservation treaty focusing on migratory species.
Several shark species meet the “migratory” definition, 39 species currently listed but ~150 species qualify.
Shea at #SI2026
Since the government stopped serving luxury items at government functions, there’s been a big decrease in shark fin soup consumption. The Hong Kong public also cites rising environmental concerns, showing success of environmental advocacy.
Ostrander at #SI2026
Claims that sharks don’t get cancer, and that shark cartilage can cure or prevent cancer so people should consume it, are untrue.
Unethical clinical trials were misrepresented, and people who died were falsely claimed to have been cured.
Yamaguchi at #SI2026
In Japan, sharks have been killed for centuries to stop them from eating fish that fishermen wanted.
Scalloped hammerhead sharks are of serious conservation concern, and her team has documented some critical habitat in Ariake Bay, Japan
True story: I attended the first Sharks International as a first year Masters student, and didn't know anyone.
I saw someone by the pool with a shark bathing suit on and introduced myself.
Turns out it was @nickdulvy.bsky.social , who later became my Postdoc advisor.
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