Discovering Marine Nursery Sites in Roatan: A Crucial Balance for Shark and Ray Conservation

This week, I went diving and discovered a marine nursery site with juvenile black tip Caribbean reef sharks. It was an awe-inspiring experience, highlighting how critical these marine nursery habitats are for the development of young marine life. In Roatan, one of the key marine nursery environments are our mangrove areas. These complex and vibrant ecosystems play a vital role in nurturing young sharks and rays, amongst other species, but they are increasingly under pressure from urban development.