Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs)
The ISRAs are “discrete, three-dimensional portions of habitat, important for one or more shark species, that are delineated and have the potential to be managed for conservation”. https://sharkrayareas.org/resources/documents/
Connected Sites
Site | Rationale | Link |
Aldabra Atoll | Western Indian Ocean (ISRA Region 07) | |
Lamu Old Town | Lamu Archipelago: Western Indian Ocean (ISRA Region 07) | |
Sanganeb | Dungonab-Osief Bays: Western Indian Ocean (ISRA Region 07) | |
iSimangaliso Wetland Park | Western Indian Ocean (ISRA Region 07) |
Suggestions?
Do you know of another WHS we could connect to Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs)?
A connection should:
- Not be "self evident"
- Link at least 3 different sites
- Not duplicate or merely subdivide the "Category" assignment already identified on this site.
- Add some knowledge or insight (whether significant or trivial!) about WHS for the users of this site
- Be explained, with reference to a source