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We support passionate and innovative researchers, conservationists and educators around the globe by funding their projects and helping them to tell important scientific and environmental stories . Our centres in South Africa , the Seychelles and the USA are dedicated to learning about sharks and rays and sharing that knowledge. 5 reasons why Sharks and Rays are in danger 1 Slow reproduction 2 Overfishing 3 Habitat loss 4 Climate change 5 Persecution Ocean news Safeguarding the blue heart of Seychelles 26th March 2020 We are thrilled to announce that D’Arros Island and St Joseph Atoll in Seychelles are officially protected! As the Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF), we are excited to announce that waters surrounding D’Arros Island and St Joseph Atoll in Seychelles have been declared marine protection areas as part of the… Hiding in plain sight By Ruth H. Leeney, 18th March 2020 Sometimes a new species (or two) are hiding in plain sight. A recently-published scientific paper has described two species of sawshark new to science. And yet, specimens of one of these species have been housed in museums for years! Recent sampling efforts in Madagascar and Zanzibar, as well as examinations… Save Our Seas Foundation adds their voice to improved migratory shark protections By Nick Voutour, 5th March 2020 SOSF is proud to announce that we are now a cooperating partner for International the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Sharks. Last month, Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) attended the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of… See all Projects and Centres around the world See all projects Project Leader Blogs The A30 orca family By Megan Hockin-Bennett, 29th January 2020 Megan has worked with both BC Whales and Orcalab since 2012. She now manages one of the camps for Orcalab with a focus on outreach and video projects. It’s around 5 am when I begin to stir. The… BC Whales Deciphering shark fisheries data By Diego Cardeñosa, 23rd January 2020 The last trip to Guyana left us with a much clearer sense of the shark fisheries around the country. After visiting several landing-sites it is clear that the largest one is Meadow Bank Wharf, in Georgetown, where more… From the boat to the vote Sand Everywhere! By Jill Brooks, Hannah Medd, 22nd January 2020 The first thing you need to know about shore-based shark fishing is that sand will get everywhere. In your car, in your shoes, in your shower, somehow, it even gets into your hair. Having done most of our… Shark survival from the shore See all ADDRESS Save Our Seas Foundation Rue Philippe Plantamour 20 CH-1201 Geneva Switzerland [email protected] About the foundation In the effort to protect our oceans, the Save Our Seas Foundation funds and supports research, conservation and education projects worldwide, focusing primarily on charismatic threatened wildlife and their habitats. Registered international not-for-profit foundation in Switzerland (Reg No: 081.351.201 | IDE: CHE-110.230.312). Registered US nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 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