Between 2021 and 2022 Nova was issued an Emerging Conservationist grant through Conservation Nation.
Check out the video below to preview Nova's work and learn what Conservation Nation is all about.
Check out the video below to preview Nova's work and learn what Conservation Nation is all about.
With the help of Conservation Nation, Nova is working to create educational content about the conservation of lemon sharks through film and photography. This work is being facilitated with the launch of Sharks4Kids' latest research project, Project Lemon Aid, in the archipelago of Turks and Caicos. This project was established with three focal objectives: conduct research, teach local students the tools of shark science, and create long-lasting educational content on the conservation of lemon sharks and mangroves.
Conducting Research
Having the proper data is critical for establishing effective protections for endangered populations. In Turks and Caicos there is little to no information about the lemon sharks in the area, which makes it difficult to advocate for this near-threatened species. Project Lemon Aid focuses on tagging and collecting data on the juvenile lemon shark populations to better understand how the local mangroves and fishing policies are impacting these young sharks.
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School Visits
In addition to conducting research, it is integral to help educate local students on why shark conservation is important and how they can help. There are many myths people tell about sharks, and education at a young age is part of what will help shift that narrative. Project Lemon Aid is intended as the starting point for local scientists to protect and advocate for their local wildlife, providing them with the tools, resources, and base set data needed to make an impact.
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Educational Content
Local science and education is crucial to successfully protecting lemon shark populations, but it also takes a world-wide effort to make a lasting change. By creating educational content, Sharks4Kids can continue to educate and inspire children across the globe to protect our ocean species and habitats.
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Click the videos below to learn more about Project Lemon Aid
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