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So much has been accomplished since this first small step with the MCAF.  As I look back and reflect on all we have accomplished, I try to keep reminding myself that purpose is built step by step, and that although this journey can often feel lonely, hopeless and impossible we need to continue to build momentum and celebrate small wins.  For ilili, this means going from a one-woman team to an amazing team of young committed Honduran professionals, conversations and dialogues

The Moskitia region, located in northeastern part of Honduras, has historically been a key habitat for two species of sawfish: the largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis) and the smalltooth sawfish (P. pectinata). However, the degradation of coastal ecosystems, the loss of critical habitats, and the use of unsustainable fishing gear have drastically reduced their populations in recent decades. Currently, Honduras is considered a Priority I country within the Global Strategy fo

Our last update on the shark sightings was during the ilili shark week in July. It was an amazing evening filled with ilili updates including all our citizen science results up to date! Now, three months later we are back with our latest results from our shark sightings project.  Since July, we’ve had 43 reports from seven species.  Among the most exciting sightings are  the three times when whale sharks were sighted for a few consecutive days in July, September and October.

All our jewelry is made from recycled stainless steel, finished in 18K gold PVD, a process that’s not only more environmentally friendly but also results in a durable, water-resistant, hypoallergenic, and non-tarnish finish.Every purchase from the collection is considered a donation to support marine conservation in Honduras. As a nonprofit, 100% of proceeds go directly to advancing our mission to protect marine life and support coastal communities.

Imagine showing up to work  one day and being told your line of work is now illegal and you can  not do this work anymore? This is exactly what happened in 2011, when Honduras declared all of their territorial waters a shark sanctuary. Suddenly, indigenous Miskito fishers who had fished for sharks traditionally to supply the demand for dry fillets known as cecina, were no longer allowed to fish. 

Our roots are in the Moskitia territory. Our name, ilili, means 'shark' in the Miskito language as a way to honor the indigenous communities we are fortunate to collaborate with. Our headquarters in Moskitia are based in Brus Laguna, a remote coastal community surrounded by rivers, a vast coastal lagoon, the Caribbean Sea, and a dense jungle. To us, Brus Laguna embodies the culture and customs of the Miskito culture. 

This half of the year, the ilili team has proudly carried our mission across continents, sharing our work, learning from others, and raising the voice of coastal communities on international platforms.

Many of you might not remember, but it's been nearly five years since Simon and Gaby started collecting shark sightings around Honduras! So

At ilili, we are often surprised at the unlikely places we have forged some of the most amazing friendships and partnerships. In 2020, as th

In 2011 through a decree Honduras decided to become a shark sanctuary, banning shark fishing and commercialization of their meat derivatives