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Programs Beca Azul Mujeres Martillo Mangrove Restoration arrow_forward_ios arrow_forward_ios PROGRAMS Beca Azul Mujeres Martillo Mangrove Restoration

Slide To safeguard our fragile ecosystems, we've instituted diverse programs dedicated to averting degradation and restoring our natural environment. Drawing on both research and practical experience, we recognize that community education and intergenerational engagement are pivotal for implementing effective
nature-based conservation
solutions. To safeguard our fragile ecosystems, we've instituted diverse programs dedicated to averting degradation and restoring our natural environment. Drawing on both research and practical experience, we recognize that community education and intergenerational engagement are pivotal for implementing effective nature-based conservation solutions.

Slide A group of dedicated women is working to prioritize the protection and restoration of mangroves, recognizing their vital role in reviving the populations of critically endangered hammerhead sharks A group of dedicated women is working
to prioritize the protection and restoration of mangroves, recognizing their vital role in reviving the populations of critically endangered hammerhead sharks Learn more Mujeres Martillo This scholarship is a valuable funding opportunity designed for advanced students and young professionals engaged in marine conservation and marine science research projects This scholarship is a valuable funding
opportunity designed for advanced students and young professionals engaged in marine conservation and marine science research projects Discover more Beca Azul Prioritizing the protection and restoration of mangroves is essential to revive the populations of these critically endangered sharks Explore more Prioritizing the protection and
restoration of mangroves is essential to revive the populations of these critically endangered sharks Mangrove Restoration

Slide MANGROVE RESTORATION

Slide The mangroves has an essential role of wetlands for the planet. In fact, 35% of the world's wetlands have disappeared during the last 50 years. The recovery of these habitats will generate a healthier nursery ground for shark endangered species.

Slide Slide Slide navigate_before navigate_next 25.000 PLANTED The Sweet Gulf mangrove ecosystems are breeding grounds for the hammerhead shark and many other marine species. They offer multiple ecosystem services to local communities, and they have taken a leading role as carbon sinks to combat the effects of climate change. This component offers multiple environmental and also social economic benefits. The fishers involved in the project have formally established the Community Association for Conservation and Ecotourism of Golfito. This group empowerment has spurred motivation and self-improvement, leading to the discovery of new opportunities and income diversification for the community. Essential Marine
Ecosystems

Slide Slide Slide navigate_before navigate_next 25.000 PLANTED The Sweet Gulf mangrove ecosystems are breeding grounds for the hammerhead shark and many other marine species. They offer multiple ecosystem services to local communities, and they have taken a leading role as carbon sinks to combat the effects of climate change. This component offers multiple environmental and also social economic benefits. The fishers involved in the project have formally established the Community Association for Conservation and Ecotourism of Golfito. This group empowerment has spurred motivation and self-improvement, leading to the discovery of new opportunities and income diversification for the community. Essential Marine
Ecosystems

Slide The mangroves are one of the most valuable coastal ecosystems in the world, but also one of the most vulnerable.

Slide This initiative has been implemented in collaboration with local fishermen, conservation groups and with the government approval of Osa Conservation Area. This initiative has been implemented in collaboration with local fishermen, conservation groups and with the government approval of Osa Conservation Area.

Slide MUJERES MARTILLO

Slide Misión Tiburón clearly knows, that to accomplish an effective conservation, we have to involve the communities. And for this
same reason, we are implementing sustainable strategies based
in a fully round economy and involving women from
Golfo Dulce coastal zone. Misión Tiburón clearly knows, that to accomplish an effective conservation, we have to involve the communities. And for this same reason, we are implementing sustainable strategies based in a fully round economy and involving women from Golfo Dulce coastal zone.

Slide Slide Slide navigate_before navigate_next 2.000 MADE golfo dulce This is a project that has been in the dreaming and planning with Amano jewelry for a long time. The project finally came to life in 2020 and we are very impressed and excited about the results. We have a group of 20 incredible woman with lots of strength, working very hard and making great efforts, and they are accomplishing a product that is exceeding our expectations.The art made by the hammerhead ladies is inspired by the hammerhead shark, which is our icon and we hope that with time, it will also become an icon of Golfo Dulce and also an icon of the hammerhead shark Sanctuary.
Hammerhead
Ladies

Slide Slide Slide navigate_before navigate_next 2.000 MADE This is a project that has been in the dreaming and planning with Amano jewelry for a long time. The project finally came to life in 2020 and we are very impressed and excited about the results. We have a group of 20 incredible woman with lots of strength, working very hard and making great efforts, and they are accomplishing a product that is exceeding our expectations.The art made by the hammerhead ladies is inspired by the hammerhead shark, which is our icon and we hope that with time, it will also become an icon of Golfo Dulce and also an icon of the hammerhead shark Sanctuary.
Hammerhead
Ladies

Slide Empowered
Women This workshop helps the women to learn and protect an animal in danger of extinction while creating an income for them and their families, considering how difficult it is to make an income in Golfito. Watch Video This workshop helps the women to learn and protect an animal in danger of extinction while creating an income for them and their families, considering how difficult it is to make an income in Golfito. VIDEO To empower and educate local women of Golfo Dulce, training them in the elaboration of sustainable products based on the blue economy. Empowered Women

Slide The bracelet is inspired by the iconic hammerhead shark. Each one is crafted with a handcrafted piece made of 925 silver combined with warm colored macrame fabric and an adjustable closure. With the purchase of its product, it will support the protection of the Hammerhead Shark Sanctuary. The Hammerhead
Shark Bracalet Buy Shark Bracalet

Slide BECA AZUL SCHOLARSHIP

Slide The Azul Scholarship program
has been an active project of Misión Tiburón since 2021,
through which 9 research projects have been supported and future scientific projects in marine ecosystems led by young researchers will continue to be supported. The Azul Scholarship program
has been an active project of
Misión Tiburón since 2021, through which 9 research projects have been supported and future scientific projects in marine ecosystems led by young researchers will continue to
be supported.

Slide Slide Slide navigate_before navigate_next This year in honor of Marco the program will change its name to Beca Azul, Marco Rodríguez, who was a beneficiary of the program and who was also passionate about marine biologist, research and diving. Marco dedicated his life to the oceans and environmental conservation, leaving an inspiring legacy. In line with his spirit, Misión Tiburón wishes to pay tribute to Marco's life through the Marco Rodríguez Blue Scholarship program, thus inspiring young scientists and conservationists to make the sea their life and passion.

The Blue Scholarship is a funding opportunity for marine conservation and marine science research projects aimed at advanced students or young professionals, giving priority to projects led by women. Marco Rodríguez
Arias Azul Scholarship

Slide Slide Slide navigate_before navigate_next This year in honor of Marco the program will change its name to Beca Azul, Marco Rodríguez, who was a beneficiary of the program and who was also passionate about marine biologist, research and diving. Marco dedicated his life to the oceans and environmental conservation, leaving an inspiring legacy. In line with his spirit, Misión Tiburón wishes to pay tribute to Marco's life through the Marco Rodríguez Blue Scholarship program, thus inspiring young scientists and conservationists to make the sea their life and passion.

The Blue Scholarship is a funding opportunity for marine conservation and marine science research projects aimed at advanced students or young professionals, giving priority to projects led by women. Marco Rodríguez
Arias Azul Scholarship

Slide Thanks to the Mark and Rachel Rohr Foundation, the Blue Scholarship has an initial fund of $30,000 (funded by the Mark and Rachel Rohr Foundation and the New England Aquarium's Marine Conservation Action Fund) in cash, plus a $30,000 Mission contribution. Shark from the 1% by the ocean program. The Misión Tiburón team is working to consolidate a trust that supports this initiative in the long term. Thanks to the Mark and Rachel Rohr Foundation,
the Blue Scholarship has an initial fund of $30,000 (funded by the Mark and Rachel Rohr Foundation and the New England Aquarium's Marine Conservation Action Fund) in cash, plus a $30,000 Mission contribution. Shark from the 1% by the ocean program. The Misión Tiburón team is working to consolidate a trust that supports this initiative in the long term.

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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