News & Insights
Documenting the fragile majesty of Indonesia's elasmobranch populations through rigorous scientific inquiry and citizen-led field reports.
Expedition
Mar 14, 2026
Raja Ampat: Tagging the Giants of the Coral Heart Shaker
Our latest expedition successfully deployed 12 acoustic tags on juvenile Manta Rays to track migration patterns between protected areas.
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Discovery
Mar 8, 2026
New "Walking Shark" Colony Identified in Halmahera Waters
Genetic sequencing confirms a distinct population of Hemiscyllium halmahera, highlighting the critical need for localized habitat preservation.
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Impact
Feb 28, 2026
Community Workshops Transform Local Bycatch Perspectives
Over 40 artisanal fishing families in Lombok joined our release incentive program, shifting toward sustainable observation-based livelihoods.
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Research
Feb 15, 2026
eDNA Breakthrough: Detecting Elasmobranchs from Surface Water
Our research team publishes findings on environmental DNA methods that allow for non-invasive species monitoring across vast ocean corridors.
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Impact
Jan 20, 2026
IECSN Citizen Network Reaches 1,000 Active Contributors
The Indonesian Elasmobranch Citizen Science Network celebrates a milestone in community-driven marine biodiversity reporting.
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Expedition
Jan 5, 2026
Rhinorays Project Completes First Season of Habitat Surveys
Specialized field surveys identify nursery grounds for rhino rays along eastern Indonesian coastlines.
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