AZA SAFE Sharks and Rays

AZA SAFE Sharks and Rays

Saving Animals From Extinction: Sharks and Rays

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SAFE Shark and Rays 3-Year Program Goal

The overarching goal is to integrate AZA SAFE Sharks and Rays into existing global collaborative efforts to safeguard shark and ray populations. It will use AZA institutions’ unique position, access and knowledge base to:

  • Expand relationships, close data gaps, and enhance understanding of species biology and ecology to enable evidence-based support for conservation action.

  • Promote meaningful change and engage positive action among key public and stakeholder groups.

  • Drive a change of narrative in shark conservation – supporting communication that is engaging, directed, and aligned with the goals of science-based shark conservation.

  • Create opportunities for AZA facilities and private partners to provide support in the most direct, impactful, and collaborative process for conservation of this taxa.

SAFE Shark and Ray Steering Committee

Program Leader

Hap Fatzinger, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Vice Program Leader

Paul Cox, Shark Trust

Secretary

Danni Logue, Jenkinson's Aquarium

Steering Committee

Beth Firchau, AZA Conservation Coordinator

Dr Jim Wharton, Seattle Aquarium

Matt Seguin, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Jennie Janssen, National Aquarium

Dr. Steve Kessel, Shedd Aquarium

Dr. Al Dove, Georgia Aquarium

Hans Walters, WCS/NY Aquarium

Erin McCombs, Aquarium of the Pacific

Kelli Cadenas, SEA LIFE Orlando

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