ABOUT
US
Our Purpose
To inspire and build meaningful change that enables coastal communities to coexist with sharks and rays for a healthy ocean
Our Mission
To connect and empower coastal communities to conserve sharks, rays, and their ecosystems through research, education, and collaboration.
Our Vision
Healthy and resilient marine ecosystems protected and valued by coastal communities.
OUR
VALUES
Commitment
Integrity
Respect
Transparency
Innovation
Inclusion
Why sharks and rays?
Sharks and rays play a critical role in maintaining the health and balance of marine ecosystems. As apex predators and keystone species, they help regulate the populations of other marine life, ensuring the stability of the food web. However, these magnificent creatures are facing unprecedented threats. Globally, many shark and ray populations have plummeted due to overfishing, habitat destruction, and the demand for their fins, meat, and other products.
In Honduras, while sharks are protected under the shark sanctuary legislation, the reality is far more complex. Illegal fishing continues to decimate populations, particularly during times of high demand for dried meat products during lent. Rays, on the other hand, receive little to no protection and are routinely caught and traded without oversight. The lack of comprehensive data and awareness further complicates efforts to conserve these species.
At ilili, we focus on sharks and rays because their conservation is vital to the overall health of marine ecosystems. Our work aims to protect these species through targeted research, community empowerment, capacity building, and strategic collaboration. By understanding and addressing the threats they face, we can develop sustainable solutions that benefit both marine life and the human communities that depend on them.
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