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arrow_forward_ios arrow_forward_ios Guardians OF THE Oceans Oceans with sharks are healthy, only if we have sharks in the oceans, are they alive. Education-slide arrow_forward_ios arrow_forward_ios Discover more Creating A BETTER future We educate and inspire young people by
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For this reason, we have dedicated our lives to the pursuit of conserving and protecting sharks, so as to restore the health of our ocean - our planet’s greatest reservoir of nature. At Misión Tiburón, we recognise the critical role sharks play in a healthy ocean. For this reason, we have dedicated our lives to the pursuit of conserving and protecting sharks, so as to restore the health of our ocean - our planet’s
greatest reservoir of nature. At Misión Tiburón, we recognise the critical role sharks play in a healthy ocean.

Our Mission Our mission is to protect and conserve the ocean
and the life it holds,
through education and scientific research. More Information Misión Tiburón's goal is to promote the research, managementand conservation of sharks and marine life in our oceans. In our effort, we will
be firm to our ideals, always respecting the environmental and human welfare. Learn more Misión Tiburón's goal is to promote the research, management and conservation of sharks and marine life in our oceans. In our efforts to conserve the ocean, we endeavour to work together with coastal communities and respect their traditional ways of life. Our mission is to protect and conserve the ocean and the life it holds, through education and scientific research. ©Edwar Herreno Learn more Our Approach Discover more We take direct action on issues that put our
ocean life at risk - with a special focus on sharks
and rays. Through our expertise and passion for the ocean, together with the implementation of integrated educational and training programs, we aim at raising the general public’s awareness of the importance of protecting and sustaining our blue world. We take direct action on issues that put our ocean life at risk - with a special focus on sharks and rays. More Information ©Rolbin Garcia Discover more Our why Read more There is only one
ocean, and every living thing is connected with
the blue heart of our
planet. Misión Tiburón strongly believes that in order to sustain our ocean’s critical balance, human actions such as pollution, habitat degradation and overfishing need to be contained, for future human generations and a healthier planet for all living things. There is only one ocean, and every living thing is connected with the blue heart of our planet. More Information ©Enrique Uribe Read more Our Why Our Mission Our Approach

Slide Research
 Education
 Political & Social
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Expeditions
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 Environmental Education
 Political and Social Advocacy Fellowship Ocean Conservation
 Volunteering
 Blue
Expeditions Our focus

"David Attenborough" Threatened species need not sympathetic words but practical help. Threatened species need not sympathetic words but practical help. "David Attenborough"

Ocean Habitats Science has proven that oceans produce over half of the oxygen we breathe, trap excess CO2 from the atmosphere and regulate global climate. Ocean Habitats Its coastal areas provide much-needed protection from extreme weather events such as hurricanes and tsunamis. Ocean Habitats As a food source, oceans sustain more than 3 billion people worldwide. Ocean Habitats At a more spiritual level, oceans are seen by humans as symbols of beauty, peace, freedom and happiness and have been revered from the beginning of our history. The ocean provides countless opportunities for humankind. Why Protect the
Ocean? The ocean provides countless opportunities
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Ocean Habitats For the Blue Planet The Earth is a blue planet and Costa Rica, with a marine Exclusive Economic Zone 12 times bigger than its land, is a blue country, home to a staggering 3.5% of the world's incredible biodiversity. Despite this remarkable statistic, most marine species in Costa Rica are not protected and are actually threatened. Our natural marine resources have been degraded due to poor management and lack of conservation strategies as well as an increase in pollution and habitat loss. Ocean Habitats For Coastal Communities and Fishermen The well-being of our coastal communities is based on the health of marine ecosystems. Because of this, we promote the protection of threatened marine species and their essential habitats, as well as the fostering of a blue economy in coastal communities, which promotes a circular and responsible use of marine resources. ©David García Ocean Habitats For a Healthy Planet The ocean is the world's largest carbon reservoir, and by producing more than half of the oxygen we breathe, it is effectively the lungs of our planet. Many don’t realise that the state of the ocean’s biodiversity is connected to everything that happens on our land. So the health of our ocean is essential to the well-being of our planet. If we don't stop further degradation, we will face terrible consequences which will affect us all, with those living along the coastline being affected first. ©Charles Pettit navigate_before navigate_next

Slide Sharks play a crucial role in a healthy ocean,
protecting them throughout their life cycle
is vital. Sharks play a crucial role in a healthy ocean,
thus protecting them throughout their life cycle is vital.

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Slide ©Enrique Uribe Why are Sharks in Danger?

Slide Learn the problems they are faced with and see how we are taking actions to protect this endangered specie. Why Are Sharks in Danger? Learn the problems sharks are faced with and see how we are taking action
to protect these endangered species. Today we have around 400 different shark species.
They have evolved 400 million years ago, to adapt successfully to aquatic environments, being the top predators of the ecosystems. Alterations in their populations status directly affect the structure and function of other species. Sharks’ population is in decline around the world, with an estimated 100 million sharks being killed annually, most of them victims of bycatch.

Slide Overfishing is the biggest threat sharks currently face. Commercial fisheries are the main cause for sharks’ population decline around
the world.

Recent reports of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) reveal that a third of all sharks are threatened with extinction.  arrow_right_alt Slide Saving sharks needs more than just research. For this reason Misión Tiburón works together with dedicated partners to give a voice to the sharks.

We also educate coastal communities and fishermen about the importance of sharks in our ocean. arrow_right_alt Overfishing What Are We Doing?

Slide Sharks depend on different aquatic ecosystems to complete their life cycle and to maintain the health of their populations.

Pollution, ecosystem destruction and climate change are the main causes of habitat degradation that have impacted on sharks’ growth, feeding and reproduction. arrow_right_alt Slide Just like people, all other animals need homes. Here at Misión Tiburón we try to combat habitat loss by protecting the mangroves where sharks live and feed.

With the help of a great number of our dedicated supporters, we carry out regular beach and seafloor clean-ups around coastal areas. arrow_right_alt Habitat Degradation What Are We Doing?

Slide To maintain a balanced ocean and marine ecosystems within their natural carrying capacity, sharks evolved traits such as slow growth, low reproductive rate, late maturity and low natural mortality rate. 

These biological characteristics, unfortunately, make sharks particularly vulnerable to overfishing. arrow_right_alt Slide In 2018, with governmental help, the first Shark Sanctuary in Costa Rica was declared, based on the data collected by Misión Tiburón team.

The Sanctuary protection will help prevent the capture and commercialization of pups and juveniles of the critically endangered scalloped hammerhead shark. arrow_right_alt Slow Reproduction What Are We Doing?

Slide Donate Now Be a difference for the ocean - we can't do this alone. Give your helping hand today and be part of the change for our world. ©Andres Berrocal Make the Difference. DONATE NOW 100% of every dollar you donate goes towards protecting and restoring of our ocean. Make the Difference. Be a difference for the ocean - we can't do this alone.
Give your helping hand today and be part of the change for our world.

St Andrews Prize St Andrews Prize WINNER PROJECT 2022 See more Shark Sanctuary First Shark Sanctuary DECLARED See more Joining Forces Joining Forces WITH GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS See more Winner Project Whitley Awards WINNER PROJECT See more Hope Spot Hope Spot Champions GOLFO DULCE See more Co-Founder Ilena Zanella Marine Biologist & Master in Wildlife Conservation and Management This is why we do, what we do ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE OCEAN This is why we do, what we do Co-Founder Andrés López Marine Biologist and Master in Marine Resources Management navigate_before navigate_next We are solving conservation's
biggest challenges with our scientific research, which is the foundation of our work. Our success has shown us we are creating the right solutions for the ocean and we are heading towards a brighter future.

St Andrews Prize St Andrews Prize WINNER PROJECT 2022 See more Shark Sanctuary First Shark Sanctuary DECLARED See more Joining Forces Joining Forces WITH GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS See more Winner Project Whitley Awards WINNER PROJECT See more Hope Spot Hope Spot Champions GOLFO DULCE See more Co-Founder Ilena Zanella Marine Biologist and Master in Wildlife Conservation and Management This is why we do, what we do ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE OCEAN This is why we do, what we do We are solving conservation's biggest challenges with our scientific research, which is the foundation of our work.
Our success has proven we are creating the right solutions for the ocean and we are heading towards a brighter future. Co-Founder Andrés López Marine Biologist and Master in Marine Resources Management navigate_before navigate_next

Slide Every drop of air you breathe, it comes from the sea. The action we take today, will determine the future of our Mother Earth.
A clean and abundant ocean is our only path where people and nature can thrive together. Blue.
That's how we'd like the world to be.

Slide Take Action Donate You can help to strengthen the protection of juvenile scalloped hammerhead sharks and be part of our monitoring program. Save the Hammerhead Shark Donate With your support we implement scientific studies, including tagging programs, to identify critical habitats for sharks. Support Our Research Programme Take Action Now Donate Help us with educational programs in fishing communities, involving children in the protection of the ocean and sharks.  Support Our Education Programme Together, let’s restore our greatest reservoir of life on earth. You can now help to create healthy oceans by directly supporting any of our projects. Together, let’s restore our greatest reservoir of life on earth.

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