ilili's second annual Shark Awareness Week in Roatan brought the community together for dives, art, and education, raising funds for shark conservation.

iili intern Samantha VanWingen reflects on shark tagging, reef research, and the deep sense of community found while living and working in La Moskitia, Honduras.

Where can you swim with sharks? When and where are prime spots to see them? When is whale shark season? These questions often appear in Roatán travel groups. Sharks are undeniably fascinating, and I always hope to see them whenever I dive or snorkel. Many people associate the island of Utila with whale sharks, which used to be regular visitors there. However, over the years, the number of sightings has drastically decreased. It’s important to note that this was never a shark