Preservation for basking sharks
Actions under discussion to protect these vulnerable giants
Content
A recent workshop at the 2025 International Basking Shark Conference identified major knowledge gaps and data‑collection challenges around four key risks to basking sharks—bycatch, boat strikes, surface interactions, and climate change—and highlighted the need for collaborative, practical mitigation strategies. We’re now inviting the wider community to help build on these findings by sharing insights, experiences, and ideas that can improve how we collect data, pinpoint when and where sharks are most vulnerable, and strengthen future conservation actions.
Please read the workshop summary report and add your thoughts in the comment box below.
We also invite you to complete the questionnaire below the comments section. This survey will be used by Marine Beacon scientists, who will aggregate your opinions to strengthen the solutions and their implementation methods.
Document link
Other informations
All Seas
Discussing and commenting
Welcome to our discussing area!
To ensure that all discussions take place under the best possible conditions, we would ask you to respect a few simple rules:
Be kind and respectful to other members. Avoid inappropriate comments, insults or personal attacks. Remember that behind every nickname is a person.
Stay on topic. Avoid off-topic and irrelevant messages. Use the appropriate sections for your messages.
Be constructive in your contributions. Contribute your expertise and share your knowledge and experience in a positive way. Avoid purely negative messages.
Respect intellectual property. Do not copy content en masse without permission. Cite your sources.
Be patient and understanding. Not all members have the same level of expertise or knowledge of the forum. Help them with kindness.
By following these few rules, you will be helping to create a community of mutual assistance and quality exchanges. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!