An update from the field as our Endangered Rays of Galapagos project, led by Dr Diana Pazmiño, continues vital work researching and protecting three species of rays found across the Galapagos Archipelago.

When we think of elasmobranchs (sharks, rays and skates), most people picture large predators like great white sharks or the peaceful plankton-feeders like oceanic manta rays that roam vast and interconnected oceans. But elasmobranchs come in various...

Earlier this year, a new local shark and ray graduate assistant, Daniel Armijos, joined the shark nursery team. He was able to get stuck right in by joining a short field trip in early March, where he was trained in techniques to catch and handle...