This area of work is focused on providing the service for the implementation, coordination and/or participation of projects focused on addressing environmental problems associated with vulnerable ecosystems and species that need sustainable management or long-term conservation measures in search of recovery. Among the most recent consultancies are the following:
- Pew Charitable Trusts. Nov 2022 –Present
Responsible coastal fisheries management for environmental and social Sustainability in Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in Panama. The Provider has made a dedicated commitment to support Pew in their endeavors to collaborate with local fishing communities in Panama.
- University of Antofagasta FIPA Project 2021-24. Sept 21 –Present. Revise the Chilean National Action Plan for Shark Conservation, focusing on assessing management measures, landings, product marketing, by-products, and species traceability within CITES Appendix II.
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito -ETP -PEW. April 2023 –December 2023. Regional Conservation strategies for the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP).
- Humane Society International – HIS. May 2024 – Present
Support Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) governments, especially Panama, and other organizations in raising awareness and generating support for CITES implementation measures. Collaborate with the Provider to conduct outreach and training trips as needed, aiming to build relationships with countries that were leaders during the previous CoP and continue to champion new proposals for CoP20 in 2025. Attend relevant CITES-related meetings in coordination with project leaders. - Consultant Sharky Management and Consulting LLC and Environmental – HIS. June 2024 – Present
Consultant will assist EIA and NRDC to build relationships with and secure commitments from Latin American governments to lead and/or join a HAC to reduce underwater noise pollution, or otherwise provide leadership for new policy action.
Sharky provides environmental freelance translation, where language becomes a powerful tool in bridging the gap between diverse cultures and promoting a sustainable future for a better conservation of our oceans. As an experienced freelance translator Sharky brings the correct technical and grammar messages accurately.
Translations specialize in addressing global conservation concerns, international policies, proposals for species conservation, guides for identifying products in the international trade of sharks and rays, as well as the incorporation of species into international conventions or agreements like CITES, CMS, MoU. This encompasses fisheries policies, program protocols for the management of biological, fisheries, social data, and sustainable practices. Noteworthy among the most recent endeavors.
2024. Support in the review and adjustment of the report of “Meat on the menu and fins for export: Latin America’s shark trade with Asia.
2024. Accountability. Fish webpage translation
2023. Executive summary Shark Safeguards: Elevating EU controls on Shark Trade.
2022. Requiem sharks, small hammerhead sharks and guitarfish proposals to inclusion in Appendix I and II of CITES during the Cop19.
2020. Wildlife Markets and COVID 19
2019. Mako Shark Fin Guide Booklet
Sharky advocates for global education learning,
emphasizing the increasing importance of online classes.
These classes offer accessibility, flexibility, and
convenience. Sharky’s catalog online courses.
• Exploring Ecological Dynamics A Comprehensive Use of
Stable Isotopes in Ecological Studies
• Sharks and Rays Management and Conservation under
CITES, IUCN, and CMS
• Telemetry and Acoustics in Marine Megafauna Research
• PreservingOur Blue Planet Marine Pollution and Conservation
