Management and Consulting
Sharky Management and Consulting believe
in promoting informed science-based
decision making to facilitate the
conservation and sustainable use of these
marine resources. Management and
Consulting could be the bridge for scientists
and conservationists to expand research
and improve marine resource management
in Latin America.
As a parallel program, Sharky aims to
promote education, awareness and
encourage greater participation of general
public and students, young researchers in
shark and rays conservation.
Our team of
international scientists has extensive
experience working in different countries of
Latin America.
“My professional experience has derived from a passion for conservation, which I have been able to pursue in various roles, including professor, researcher, and consultant. I am an excellent communicator and regularly work with governmental authorities and other organizations to raise awareness and to build support for environmental issues including being part of SAC for RFMO such as IATTC and CPPS. My most recent endeavor being a representative for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). Out of my desire to share my enthusiasm for the conservation of marine species”.
At Sharky Management and Consulting, he assists in securing funds, oversees project operations, leads elasmobranch research and consultancy, and develops and implements national and international policies to enhance fisheries management. He served as a Marine Adviser to the Ministry of Environment of Panama during the last Conference of Parties (COP) of CITES (2021-2022) and continues to provide support to various Latin American governments at international conventions like CITES and CMS.
Dr. Polo is also a member of the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group, he is a Party-appointed scientific counselor to the Shark MoU Scientific Council and the Permanent Commission for the South Pacific (CPPS Spanish acronyms).
“I always wanted to study a profession that should be related with nature, and follow my passion for the water and the ocean. Even though at a young age my favorite animal, the killer whale, motivated me to pursue a marine biology career. I ended up studying, knowing and understanding the importance for sharks and rays in our entire marine ecosystem. I also decided to have a Doctorate degree, being the first person and woman in both of my family, and an example for anyone that could achieve all the goals they could imagine.”
She has been working in developing Environmental Management Plans, in fisheries, as a master and bachelor professor and a middle school teacher, and recently in marine conservation.
