Protect Sharks from Becoming Extinct

It is our priority to build long term sustainable research and awareness projects that help protect the wildlife within our oceans. Our team help train, develop and inspire local African communities to join our program as a researcher or outreach work that educate their fellow peers and other community members of the issues we face in the Ocean that is right on their doorstep.

Many researchers come from developed countries and join many volunteer projects to help collect data but imagine if those people where locals? Not only does it create jobs but also educates the community. All our research is verified and influences policy through partnerships. Our team are also committed to building awareness and providing education on the critical condition and this is best done peer to peer and from community leaders that advocate the issue. Thank you for your support.

To our wonderful community of Ocean Protectors,

Tofo Beach is one of those places that feels like a hidden slice of paradise—the beaches are stunning, the water is crystal clear, and it’s one of the few places left where you’re actually more likely to run into a shark than a tourist!

I sometimes joke with the team that I shouldn't tell people about the sharks because I don't want to scare them off, but the truth is quite the opposite. Seeing these majestic creatures is a sign of a healthy ocean, and it’s why our work here is so critical. However, there is a sobering reality behind the beauty: while we love seeing them, their numbers are actually in decline. Based on historical data, we should have three times the amount of sharks visiting our shores than we currently do.

We’ve learned some tough lessons over the last few years. During the global unrest of the pandemic, we saw firsthand how quickly conservation funding can be pushed to the back burner when the world gets scary. We are determined not to let that happen again. Despite the uncertainty we’re all facing globally right now, our team of dedicated volunteers isn't going anywhere. We are staying in the water, tracking, researching, and fighting to protect this marine haven.

This is why the "Little by Little" campaign is such a vital lifeline for us.

From March 17th to the 20th, GlobalGiving is matching all donations up to $50 at 50%. In a field where high-tech research equipment and boat fuel are our biggest costs, this extra funding makes a world of difference.

• Your $50 donation instantly becomes $75.

• That $75 helps fund the fuel for research trips or goes toward the maintenance of our underwater tracking equipment.

We want to ensure that in another 20 years, Tofo Beach is still a place where nature outnumbers people. Please save the date for March 17th and share our mission with anyone who loves the ocean as much as we do. Together, we can keep the research moving and ensure these incredible marine giants have a safe place to call home.

Thank you for standing with us and for protecting what lies beneath the surface!