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.

In a recent article from Forbes the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project's publication entitled 'Shortfalls in the protection of Important Shark and Ray Areas undermine shark conservation efforts in the Central and South American Pacific'. 

Read the latest publication from the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project in the journal iScience highlighting:

• Important Areas are tools to support effective marine conservation planning;
• Adding critical habitats to range maps enhances systematic conservation solutions; 
• Including critical habitats in solutions can cover a similar area but differ in cost; and
• Considering Important Areas will enhance outcomes for threatened species protection

Read this article featured on The Revelator with an interview from IUCN SSC SSG chair Rima Jabado on the Global status of sharks, rays, and chimaeras. This article discusses the importance of these animals, their conservation concern leading to the creation of this report, with notes on the process behind the scenes.

Read here the story on the changes to the status of sharks and rays in the last 50 years since the movie 'Jaws' was released, featuring information from the Global status on sharks, rays, and chimaeras report.

Read about how the Fernando de Noronha, an ISRA identified in the South American Atlantic, was highlighted in this article by g1 | globo.

Results of five-day workshop on Important Shark and Ray Areas final with 102 areas identified across the region.

​The eighth region targeted by the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project covered the South American Atlantic (Region 5). Stemming from the joint regional workshop for the South American Atlantic and Inland Waters (Regions 5 and 13) in Montevideo, Uruguay from 13-17 January, 2025, this resulted in the delineation of 81 ISRAs, 2 candidate ISRAs, and 25 Areas of Interest for this region.

​The seventh region targeted by the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project covered the South American Inland Waters (Region 13). Stemming from the joint regional workshop for the South American Atlantic and Inland Waters in Montevideo, Uruguay from 13-17 January, 2025, this resulted in the delineation of 21 ISRAs and 14 Areas of Interest.

After a temporary break from publication in 2024, the Global Ocean Biodiversity Initiative (GOBI) newsletter is back – packed with news from around the GOBI community and beyond. See the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) being featured in this issue!

See here for the latest update about the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) project in this First View publication in Oryx. This publication summarizes the progress of the ISRA project since launching and covers the goals until 2027.

See here how the Global status of sharks, rays, and chimaeras is highlighted in Forbes latest article about shark tourism in Rangiroa, French Polynesia.