Sharks of Tribuga
Protecting Sharks in Colombia's Gulf of Tribugá
Science, local knowledge and conservation action come together to better understand and protect sharks in one of Colombia's most biodiverse marine ecosystems.
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Healthy Oceans need healthy sharks
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Sharks play an important role in marine ecosystems. As predators, they help shape food webs and contribute to the balance and resilience of ocean communities
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Understanding which shark species occur in the Gulf of Tribugá, where they are found and how they use different habitats is essential for conservation measures.
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The research site, the Gulf of Tribugá, is located in Nuqui at the pacific coast of Colombia and is one of the most biodiverse regions on this planet.
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Conservation starts with the people who know their ocean. In this project local fishers and community scientists contribute knowledge, observations and field experience to the project.
How we work
Our goal goes beyond monitoring sharks. We use scientific evidence and local knowledge to better understand important habitats and potential threats - and work together with local stakeholders to translate these insights into practical conservation action.
Interviews
Our work starts with interviewing local fishers and community members to gather knowledge about shark sightings, habitats and potential threats.
Monitoring
We monitor selected areas using methods such as eDNA and underwater cameras to document shark presence and diversity.
Conservation action
Our goal is to translate the evidence generated through the project into concrete actions that help protect sharks and their habitats.
Meet the team
Our team brings together marine scientists, local experts and community members to better understand and protect sharks in the Gulf of Tribugá. By combining scientific expertise, local knowledge and a shared commitment to shark conservation, we work to turn knowledge into meaningful conservation action.
This project is a joint effort by the teams of Oceanidad and SHARKVOICE.
Project Overview
📍 Location
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Gulf of Tribugá, Colombian Pacific
🦈 Focus
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Shark Conservation
🧬 Methods
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eDNA, monitoring, local knowledge
🤝 Approach
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Science + community participation
🎯 Goal
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Evidence-based shark conservation
👤 Project Leader
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Maria del Mar Hernandez Giraldo: mariadelmar.hernandez@oceanidad.com
💙 Sponsors
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SharkVoice
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