

Sharks International Conference in Brazil
The 3rd Sharks International Conference took place in Joao Pessoa, Brazil this year. This was the first time that the Manta Pacific Research Foundation was represented at this international venue. This event provided a fantastic opportunity to showcase my research to a multinational audience that has specialized knowledge and expertise on sharks and rays. While preparing for my trip, some concerning news appeared in the media. Two weeks before the conference the news was ful