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Joining efforts for shark conservation

10/04/2026

In honor of World Animal Day and as we look ahead to World Habitat Day, we celebrate the incredible diversity of sharks found across Mexican seas and the ecosystems that sustain them. 🌊🦈

To protect them, we first need to understand them.
Discover some of the incredible sharks that swim in Mexican waters.

📸 Andy Murch, Kendall Rose Photo, Underwater360 Asia

09/18/2026

See what’s new at Saving Our Sharks Foundation 🦈

We’re sharing the fourth edition of our newsletter, The Shark Voice, featuring the latest progress and actions that are transforming lives by saving sharks.

In this edition, we follow the journeys of our tagged sharks: LYS and Toño, and discover what their movements are teaching us about the Mexican Caribbean; explore how Shark Safari is transforming tourism into a tool for conservation; and share the latest progress from the Isla Mujeres Shark Initiative, along with updates on environmental education, events, and results.

Discover what we’re achieving together. 🦈

09/14/2026

🤿 Bucear para conservar 🌊

El buceo es una herramienta fundamental para la conservación de los océanos, porque nos permite explorarlos, estudiarlos y comprenderlos de cerca.

Cada inmersión nos ayuda a entender por qué es tan importante proteger nuestros océanos y las especies que dependen de ellos
🔬🦈 Conocer el océano es el primer paso para protegerlo.

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🤿 Diving for Conservation 🌊

Diving is a fundamental tool for ocean conservation, as it allows us to explore, study, and understand the ocean up close.

Every dive helps us understand why it is so important to protect our oceans and the species that depend on them. 🔬🦈 Understanding the ocean is the first step toward protecting it.

📷 Malek Bee Productions, Gerardo Sosa.

09/02/2026

August brought new progress and actions for sharks and the ocean. 🦈🌊

In our latest edition of "The Shark Voice", we bring the highlights of the month at Saving Our Sharks Foundation:

🔹 Institutional News
🔹 National Shark Month
🔹 Events
🔹 Merch with a Cause

📖 Discover the August edition of The Shark Voice.

Transforming lives, by saving sharks. 🦈

08/04/2026

Biblioteca Activist Wear × Saving Our Sharks
Coming Soon 🌊 Próximamente

08/01/2026

🛒🦈 ¡Ahora puedes apoyar la conservación de tiburones desde cualquier lugar de México! Descubre nuestra tienda en línea 🇲🇽

Explora nuestra colección Guardianes del Océano 🌊 Cada producto, es una ola de esperanza:
🦈 Proteger a los tiburones
📚 Educación ambiental ciudadana y alianzas intersectoriales
🤝 Empoderamiento de las comunidades costeras

Luce con orgullo tu compromiso con la conservación de los tiburones.

Productos con causa disponibles en México, USA y Canadá 🇲🇽🇺🇸🇨🇦 Obténlos en nuestro sitio web www.savingoursharksfoundation.org

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🛒🦈 Now you can support ocean conservation from anywhere in Mexico! 🇲🇽

Explore our Guardians of the Ocean Collection. 🌊 Every item, is a wave of hope:
🦈 Protecting sharks
📚 Citizen environmental education and cross-sector partnerships
🤝 Empowering coastal communities

Carry your commitment to shark conservation with you and show it with pride!

Merch with a cause available in Mexico, the USA, and Canada 🇲🇽🇺🇸🇨🇦 Get yours on our website: www.savingoursharksfoundation.org

06/04/2026

🎉 Today, June 4th 🦈 We proudly celebrate 16 years of Saving Our Sharks Foundation.

Since 2010, we have worked to protect sharks and marine ecosystems across the Riviera Maya through science, education, conservation, and community action.

Together, we have achieved:
✨ 30,000+ sharks saved
✨ 32+ fishing families benefited
✨ 116 intersectoral partnerships
✨ Read this post to discover more inspiring milestones from our history.

These accomplishments are possible thanks to our team, Masters of the Sea, allies, supporters, Shark Heroes, researchers, fishing communities, and every person who believes in a prosperous ocean.

16 years later, our mission continues stronger than ever: transforming lives, by saving sharks. 🌎🦈

06/03/2026

🌊 Introducing The Shark Voice 🦈

The official newsletter of Saving Our Sharks Foundation, bringing together the latest in shark research, conservation initiatives, environmental education, and community action across the Mexican Caribbean.

From satellite tagging and scientific discoveries to environmental awareness campaigns and collaborative conservation efforts, every page reflects the collective work of people committed to protecting our oceans and the species that call them home.

Thank you for being part of this growing movement. Together, we are giving sharks a voice and helping build a healthier future for our seas. 🌎💙

📖 Read, share, and help us amplify the message.

06/01/2026

En Saving Our Sharks nos sentimos profundamente orgullosos de felicitar y reconocer a nuestro co-fundador y consejero Dr. Mauricio Hoyos Padilla , por recibir el prestigioso Premio Buffett de National Geographic al Liderazgo en Conservación, uno de los máximos reconocimientos otorgados a quienes dedican su vida a proteger el planeta 🌎🦈

Su trabajo científico, liderazgo y valentía han permitido ampliar el conocimiento global sobre los tiburones y demostrar la importancia vital que tienen para la salud de nuestros océanos. Desde el primer ultrasonido de tiburón toro en Playa del Carmen, hasta su participación en iniciativas clave como la creación del Parque Nacional Revillagigedo, su legado ya forma parte de la historia de la conservación.

Gracias, Mauricio, por dedicar tu vida al océano, por abrir caminos para la conservación y por inspirarnos todos los días a seguir desmitificando a los tiburones. 🦈

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At Saving Our Sharks, we are deeply proud to congratulate and honor our co-founder and advisor, Dr. Mauricio Hoyos Padilla , for receiving the prestigious National Geographic Buffett Award for Leadership in Conservation, one of the highest honors awarded to individuals who dedicate their lives to protecting our planet. 🌎🦈

His scientific work, leadership, and courage have helped expand global knowledge about sharks and demonstrate the vital role they play in the health of our oceans. From conducting the first bull shark ultrasound in Playa del Carmen to contributing to key conservation initiatives such as the creation of the Revillagigedo National Park, his legacy is already part of conservation history.

Thank you, Mauricio, for dedicating your life to the ocean, for paving the way for marine conservation, and for inspiring us every day to continue changing the perception of sharks around the world. 🦈

05/17/2026

Qué increíble vivir una vez más la energía de El Cruce 🌊 y hacerlo con causa 🦈 💙

Gracias a todas las personas que pasaron por el booth de Saving Our Sharks Foundation durante para recoger su kit, saludarnos y sumarse con tanto entusiasmo a esta causa.

La vibra, la comunidad y el amor por el océano que se viven en eventos como este son verdaderamente únicos. Quintana Roo tiene algo muy especial, y nos emociona seguir impulsando espacios donde el deporte, la conservación y el mar se unen con propósito.

Gracias a por invitarnos a sumar a este increíble evento y por apoyar nuestra noble causa de conservación 💙 Nos vemos en el 2027! ✨

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