Shark conservation talk highlights marine ecosystem role and research gaps
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (ED)Advancing collective efforts on shark conservation, marine conservationist Elson Q. Aca, board member of the Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines and Balyena.org, led the session on shark biology, ecology, protective laws, and species identification, January 22, 2025 at the CatSU Gymnasium. Attended by students from BS Biology, BS Environmental Science, and BS Fisheries programs, and organized by College of Science - Natural Science Department and College of Agriculture and Fisheries, the talk shattered myths about sharks as dangerous predators, and instead spotlighted their role in maintaining marine ecosystems balance. Backed by his role on the Philippine Aquatic Red List Committee, Aca urged students to advance shark research in Catanduanes, where studies remain scarce, stressing the need for local data to craft effective conservation plans. With report from Asso. Prof. Ma. Cecilia T. Arcilla Photo: College of Science
