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Collaborate on multi-year longitudinal studies with researchers from over 45 maritime nations.
GLOBAL CONSERVATION NETWORK
Elasmo-Buddy Networkq
Unifying siloed oceanic data through a centralized, peer-reviewed ecosystem. We connect the world's leading research institutions to accelerate elasmobranch conservation.
About
The Elasmo-Buddy Concept
What is Elasmo-Buddy?
It is more than a platform; it is a collaborative ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between high-level marine research and boots-on-the-ground local conservation efforts.
Why was it created?
Oceanic data is often siloed. We created this network to unify fragmented conservation data, ensuring that every observation—from deep-sea sensors to artisanal fishers—contributes to a singular, actionable narrative.
How does it help conservation?
By providing real-time peer review, shared resource allocation, and direct funding channels to frontline projects, we reduce the response time for environmental threats to shark and ray populations.
Partner Categories
Our Partners
Collaboration Impact
Collaboration Impact
Data Integrity
Submit observations into a structured review workflow that improves consistency across collaborating institutions.
Data Contribution
Securely upload sightings and acoustic telemetry data to the institutional vault for validation.