WILDLIFE
Below the Surface: The Silent Collapse of Deep Sea Sharks
Shedding Light on the Hidden Depths of the Ocean
Below the Surface: The Silent Collapse of Deep-Sea Sharks brings to light the untold stories of one of the ocean’s most mysterious and overlooked groups of predators. These ancient creatures, perfectly adapted to life in the depths, are now facing a quiet but devastating decline driven by rising demand for their liver oil, known as squalene, which is widely used in cosmetics, vaccines, and nutritional supplements.
This project combines science and storytelling to reveal the hidden lives of deep-sea sharks, their ecological importance, and the growing threats they face. By uncovering their plight, it seeks to inspire awareness, action, and a deeper connection to these enigmatic guardians of the deep. Protecting these sharks isn’t just about saving a species—it’s about preserving the balance of the planet’s least understood ecosystems: the deep sea.
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Project Objectives
Investigate the Liver Oil Trade
Examine the growing demand for shark liver oil, particularly squalene, and its impact on deep-sea shark populations, tracking the trade and better understanding its socio-economic drivers.
Raise Awareness and Advocacy
Educate the public and policymakers about the ecological role of deep-sea sharks and the threats they face from the shark liver oil industry. Support initatives that reduce the demand and encourage sustainable alternatives.
Promote Conservation Action
Highlight the critical importance of deep-sea sharks in maintaining the health of ocean ecosystems, fostering a greater understanding of how their decline would affect marine biodiversity and global ocean healt