New Report on the Global Status of Sharks, Rays, and Chimaeras

We are proud to announce the release of The Global Status of Sharks, Rays, and Chimaeras, a key report by the IUCN Shark Specialist Group. This updated study reflects 20 years of progress and challenges in shark, ray, and chimaera conservation. Save the Med contributed to the Mediterranean chapter, highlighting the region’s vital role in the survival of these species.

Over the past two decades, the report emphasizes the expanding focus on these species, the increasing threats they face, and the global efforts to protect them. The Mediterranean chapter draws critical attention to the importance of the region’s marine ecosystems.

The report also marks a shift from historical neglect to active global conservation efforts, reflecting significant progress in the protection of these vulnerable species.

Read the full report and join us in safeguarding marine biodiversity for future generations.

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