Effective conservation management strategies rely highly on the local scientific knowledge of species. Yet, such information is not available for sharks and rays in the Canary Islands and there is a lack of public awareness about the importance of science based management implementations in species conservation.
ElasmoCan aims for a better knowledge and sustainable use of the marine environment, with special focus on the sharks and rays. Therefore, we develop projects that provide scientific base knowledge, and make our outcome available to the government and the public.
Progress reports
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
Type of commitment
- Ecosystem-based Adaptation
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
Type of commitment
- Scientific, socioeconomic and interdisciplinary research
- Research capacity development
- Data access and sharing
- Scientific cooperation
Staff / Technical expertise
multidisciplinary researchers (ElasmoCan)
Other, please specify
With the authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries, Food & Environment, and with knowledge from the Canarian Government.
December 2030
