This workshop is about working with fishers for the conservation of marine fisheries and wildlife. It is organized by Investigating Past and Present of Sawfish in Bangladesh project.
Work with Bengal Shark Program as a volunteer Field Assistant in Bangladesh
A Field Assistant will ideally participate in surveying the elasmobranch landed in different fish landing stations of Bangladesh
What works in shark conservation in Raja Ampat
Shark Conservation in Indonesia: A Brief Perspective on Local Shark Protection in Raja Ampat Marine Protected Area Network Network, West Papua
Book: Sharks, Skates & Rays of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute felt the need of compiling a simple but technical pictorial hand-book for easy identification (also for non-specials and general readers) and knowledge gaining about these fishes. This document comprises of a one year of field study funded by the BOBLME project and previous studies. This book is outcome of this endeavour.
Anatomy of Shark Fisheries in Gujarat, India
Initiating new research and monitoring programs, and collaborating with local communities to understand the role they can play in sustaining fisheries, would be a great start to unravel the story of sharks residing in waters surrounding India.
Does the future of sharks depend on sustainable fishing?
As the term ‘shark fishing’ strikes many readers essentially as a demonic force, the authors remind us that about 4,406 ton of fin (8.7% of total global trade of fin) is sourced from sustainably harvested shark fisheries.
Science-Policy interface for shark conservation in Bangladesh: a far-off reality?
Shark and rays are apparently facing the threat of overfishing in Bangladesh, however, both the scientific communities and policy makers appear to be indifferent to the issue. What can possibly be done about it?
