Shark Research Institute

Founded in 1991 at Princeton, NJ, to serve the global scientific community and individuals concerned about the health of the marine ecosystem, SRI has field offices in Canada, Galapagos, Honduras, Mexico, South Africa, Mozambique, Seychelles and the USA. A primary conservation strategy is creating value for sharks as sustainable natural resources for the dive tourism industry, particularly in developing countries. By so doing, a steady revenue stream is generated for local fishers that might otherwise slaughter the sharks for immediate gain. Current programs involve visual and satellite tracking, behavioral and DNA studies of sharks, environmental advocacy, publications and public education.

www.sharks.org