MarAlliance
We explore, enable, and inspire conservation action for threatened marine wildlife and their critical habitats, working with dependent human communities (www.maralliance.org)
- 🦈 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!
- 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.
- 🤳🦈 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. dan.org/alert-diver/...
- 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
- Learn more at: maralliance.org/built-to-thr...
- 🦈 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 www.sciencenews.org/article/shar...
- 🦈🍿 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? ➡️ maralliance.org/fin-fiction-...
- 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...
- 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 🤝
- 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...
- 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 🔽
- 🌊 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
- Reposted by MarAllianceMarAlliance 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. 🧪🐟🌊🎓🦑
- 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.
- 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 🦈🐢🌊
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Reposted by MarAllianceIntroducing 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
- Reposted by MarAllianceUnderstanding 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
