Implementing the National Plan of Action of Sharks and Rays in Guatemalan Pacific Coast

Implementing the National Plan of Action of Sharks and Rays in Guatemalan Pacific Coast

Grantee Blue World Foundation
Location Guatemala
Grant Amount 20,000
Duration 1 year
Type of Grant Small Grant
Status: Completed

In 2019, Guatemala updated its National Plan of Action for Sharks, Rays and Chimeras (NPOA-Guatemala), which was developed as part of the Chondrichthyan Technical Group - an interdisciplinary committee comprised by representatives of the private sector, government, and civil society organizations. The main objective of this project is to contribute to the implementation of the NPOA-Guatemala, which seeks to manage chondrichthyans through research, institutional strengthening, and outreach.