Linking Science, Society, and the Sea: Protecting Sharks, and Rays

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11/10/2025
18:00 - 18:45
UAE Pavilion , Presencial

Descripción de la sesión

Sharks and rays, collectively known as elasmobranchs, are ecologically vital marine species that play a key role in maintaining the balance of ocean ecosystems. This session will share new insights from ongoing research in the region, highlighting species identification through molecular and morphological techniques and revealing patterns in distribution, seasonality, and movement ecology. The discussion will emphasize the ecological significance of sharks and rays while presenting collaborative conservation strategies.
Organised by
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment ( United Arab Emirates )

Speaker

Speaker Aaron HENDERSON

Associate Professor, University of Khorfakkan

Speaker Shamsa AL HAMELI

Environment Agency Abu Dhabi