Geography Blue Box Seminar Presents

Edgar E. Becerril-García
Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Geography, TBTI Global,
Memorial University of Newfoundland

From Shark Research to Blue Justice

This seminar will share experiences on studying and conserving sharks and rays through collaboration with academia, government, NGOs, tourism operators, and small-scale fisheries in Latin America. General information about these marine resources will be included, as well as research carried out on 32 species distributed in a range of 0-1890 m, including commercial and protected taxa such as the white shark, whale shark, and manta rays. The seminar will delve into conservation research priorities and the relevance of interdisciplinary science to analyze socio-ecological stressors affecting the natural, social, and governance systems linked to small-scale fisheries. Preliminary insights regarding Blue Justice concerns and communities' adaptability will be shared, highlighting the relevance of collaborative efforts to identify pathways for sustainable solutions.

When: Friday, March 15, 2 - 3 pm

Where: SN-2025