iSea, as part of the By ElasmoCatch project and in collaboration with the Department of Animal Production, Fisheries, and Aquaculture of the University of Patras and the Department of Biology of the University of Padova, is studying the survival rate after release, as well as the biology and ecology of shark and ray populations within the Amvrakikos Wetlands National Park using tagging methods. The aim is to assess the impact of fishing on these populations within the National Park and to develop appropriate conservation and management practices, as the gulf is the most critical area for these species in Greece and one of the most significant in the Mediterranean.
Within the boundaries of the Amvrakikos Wetlands National Park, through systematic monitoring of fishing activities and iSea's daily field actions, the presence of 1 species of shark and 10 species of rays has been documented, with the majority being protected and/or threatened with extinction. Below are the species found in the Amvrakikos Wetlands National Park.
Collaboration with the local fishing community is vital, as it is the only way to recover the tags from the area and beyond. If someone spots a tag on a shark or ray, they can find the necessary instructions to follow below.
