Spectacular images of different species of elasmobranchs bring the public closer to the reality of these animals.

Until the end of March, at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, the exhibition “In favour of sharks, a sea of hope”, produced by the Foundation for the Conservation and Recovery of marine animals (CRAM), with the collaboration of the Biodiversity Foundation, is open.

This exhibition of photographs of different species of sharks (elasmobranchs) poses the challenge of changing the public’s perception of these animals: sharks are not only predators, they are also victims of the fragility of marine biodiversity.

Promoting citizen commitment to the preservation of the marine environment and motivating environmentally responsible attitudes is the objective of this exhibition, mounted on an easily understandable graphic and textual support. It is a global approach to the current situation of elasmobranchs, allowing the visitor to obtain sufficient information on the problem and the positive actions to be taken.

It addresses issues such as the fragility of the shark, the predator or victim paradox, the threats faced by its individuals (such as habitat loss, marine pollution and overfishing, among others), the fight against its extinction and the concrete conservation actions that are already being carried out.

The exhibition is aimed at all types of audiences, from people who already have a certain knowledge of the thematic content to citizens who are looking at the subject for the first time.

All visits are guided by professionals trained by the CRAM. More information in www.unmardeesperanza.org