Pelagios Kakunjá
Pelagios means "open sea" in Greek and Kakunjá means "protection" in the native Guaycura language.
Pelagios Kakunjá is a non-profit organization created in 2010 by the Mexican scientists Mauricio Hoyos and James Ketchum.
Our main goal is to study and protect sharks and mantas in Mexico, many of which are globally endangered, mainly due to overfishing. We aim to provide technical information for the regional management and implementation of conservation strategies for these species here in Mexico.
Mission
Our goal is to protect sharks and other pelagic fauna by generating scientific information for the management and conservation of marine ecosystems.
Vision
We imagine a future with a sustainable sea where science-based conservation is a fundamental piece.