Did you know that 31 species of sharks and 25 species of rays exist in Greek seas? All of them are an integral part of marine biodiversity, playing a crucial role in maintaining the health and balance of the marine environment. However, half of the species are at risk of extinction!!!
By donating 50€ and above and naming a shark or a ray you actively contribute to their protection.
After your donation, you can name one of the sharks or rays tagged (with spaggeti tags) by iSea during its field research in Amvrakikos Gulf. This way, you will learn more about the species you chose and receive updates for the individual you named if iSea manages to record it again.
Why to name a shark or a ray?
Sharks and rays are fascinating and misunderstood creatures. By naming one, you contribute to:
- Safely release 1605 bycaught sharks and rays
- Tag 397 sharks and rays
- Modify 22 fishing boats, enabling fishers to safely release sharks and rays that are accidentally caught
- Give a second chance at survival to 15 ray eggs of threatened species that were accidentally caught in fishing nets
- For the first time in Greece, incorporate shark and ray data into the designation of a Marine Protected Area, the new National Marine Park of the Ionian Sea
Name a ray or a shark and support the research and protection of its species!
How to name a shark or ray
Choose one shark or ray of the ones below, fill in the donation form and get the customized electronic certificate with the picture of the individual, the name you chose and information about the specific shark or ray.
Minimum donation is 50 Euros.
Please fill in the donation form and write the Donation Code of the animal you prefer.
What you will receive:
- A personalized certificate with the name you chose and information about the specific shark or ray you named.
- A card with all the key details about the species!
- Updates on any future sightings by iSea or citizens that may inform us.
- Donation Receipt for the amount you donated together with a thank-you for your support letter.
Shark
Species: Mustelus mustelus
Donation code: Shark – 1
Sex: female
Width: 44 cm
Shark
Species: Mustelus mustelus
Donation code: Shark -2
Sex: male
Width: 55 cm
Shark
Species: Mustelus mustelus
Donation code: Shark -3
Sex: female
Width: 44 cm
Ray
Species: Aetomylaeus bovinus
Donation code: Ray – 1
Sex: male
Width: 90 cm
Ray
Species: Torpedo torpedo
Donation code: Ray – 2
Sex: male
Width: 19 cm
Ray
Species Gymnura altavela
Donation code: Ray – 3
Sex: male
Width: 62 cm