The Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project is coming to North America! In this blog from Southern Fried Science, the ISRA team is interviewed on ISRAs, detailing how to submit your data and participate.

New Global Report Identifies Critical Habitats for Migratory Sharks and Rays
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IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group unveils the first-ever coordinated global map of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) for CMS-listed sharks and rays.

Read the latest publication stemming from the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project released in Ecology and Evolution where authors analysed ISRAs across the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). Results shows that only 7.1% of ISRAs are within designated marine protected areas (MPAs), with just 1.2% in fully protected no-take areas. These findings highlight the shortfalls in spatial protection of chondrichthyan habitats, but also present a strategic opportunity for policy-makers and resource managers to improve current MPA coverage and meet their commitments under international agreements, such as the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Read here a new story featuring IUCN SSC SSG Chair, Rima Jabado, and about the Global Status of Sharks, Rays, and Chimaeras in this article by Science News Explores.