Today we’ll hear what is the State of Mediterranean fisheries - and the impact on vulnerable species such as as #sharks and rays. #SOMFI2025

It’s #WorldFisheriesDay — thanks all the #fishers who, despite all hardships, still make the effort to protect the #sharks and rays their nets catch by accident. Living Together is @LifeEUsharks motto — people and sharks, sharing the same sea. @LIFEprogramme #EUBiodiversity

On #WorldFisheriesDay we went on national TV to show how #fishers, officers and chefs are stepping up to help sharks and rays — from reducing accidental catches to offering shark-free menus.

The power of charismatic #sharks: helping the overlooked and the unprotected. Meeting US students at @StAnnaInstitute on how @LifeEUsharks -while concentrating on protected species- also helps those that are just as threatened, but not yet protected #smoothhound

Only 6 ISRAs are known for eagle rays in the Med.
Now 9 more hotspots emerged - in Italy alone!- through @LifeEUsharks #citizenscience campaign! Not random sightings but regular, seasonal presences - strong enough to propose as new #ISRA. And that's just the beginning! #EEA2025

#Sharks have been part of the Mediterranean for millions of years. On #GeodiversityDay, take a look at this 1.2-million-year-old #mako tooth found near Rome! We’re working to safeguard its descendants, and those that will swim in tomorrow’s Mediterranean.

In Sardinia’s basking #shark ISRA (Important Shark and Ray Area), thousands dived into the amazing world of sharks and rays! Co-hosted with @LIFEPrometheus during #MedFest, big thanks to @WWFitalia @Shoreline & @MedSharks for making it happen

Sharks are in danger, not dangerous! Inspiring a new generation to respect and care for Mediterranean #sharks - at #MedFest with @LifePrometheus and @WWFitalia

On #worldmantaday we thank all who dealt with 70+#Mobula rays beaching this summer in the Med. At the vet’s meeting, organised by @LifeEUsharks and the Spanish team, many clues but no definitive answers. Luckily no more cases recently. Write to get the mtng notes!

It’s #AngelsharkDay! 🦈 We celebrate one of the Med’s most elusive and threatened #sharks. In Corsica, our partner @OFBiodiversite (Parc Marin Cap Corse-Agriate) involves fishers, kids & citizens to protect its last stronghold in France. #LIFEEUSharks #LivingTogether #Angelshark

Just out! New poster on🦈 and rays protected/regulated in🇮🇹. Download, share, and help boost compliance across the Med - and pls follow us in our efforts to safeguard #Medsharks, with help from our @LIFEprogramme 💙 👉 europeansharks.eu #SharkConservation

Protected spinetail devil ray rescued near Rome,Italy, by local heroes and @LifeEUsharks partners @guardiacostiera, @SznDohrn, @MedSharks. If you hear about any Mobula stranding in the Med please let us know ASAP

What is the status of #Mediterranean #sharks? What is @LifeEUsharks helping them? A great feature on Italian National TV news

There are 5 #Olympic medals in this picture - and they all hang on #GregorioPaltrinieri’s neck (left). He’s a legendary swimmer - and he’s now an ambassador for Mediterranean #sharks and rays! thanks Greg - only a #mako can keep up with you 😍

Nursehound #shark released in a major nursery area (and #ISRA)! Thanks to Vincenzo Nocera, who followed #LIFEEUSharks meeting and released all these #elasmos accidentally caught in Gulf of Napoles #sharklove

Emerging new Important @SharkRayAreas ... on Rome's doorstep! Luckily, this area coincides with MPA @amptorpaterno @EnteRomaNatura @LIFEEUSHarks involving #divers to increase knowledge and protection of Mediterranean #eaglerays #LivingTogether #EUBiodiversity

#Sharks, news and fake news. Training 11 young reporters, so they have the knowledge and tools to produce well sourced, factual information on shark and rays. So much fun to be with you guys! Thanks @IlDucato @mariniteo #sharkawareness #oceanliteracy

What is the best way to unhook a #shark or ray, and increase its survival after release? @LIFEEUSharks and @MedScienceCom, with Alen Soldo Med vicechair @IUCNShark, tell you how - video presented at the CIESM congress in Palermo. Share to save 🦈🦈🦈! youtube.com/watch?v=AsD01aOZ…