“Baited remote underwater videos (BRUVs) are a reliable, time and cost effective method for studying aquatic species. This project will allow the team to compare reefs with different characteristics to see what factors (such as coral cover, fish population density, fishing pressure, or water temperature) determine the number, types, and sizes of sharks seen on a reef. With this information, our team can determine the role of sharks and rays in various locations, highlighting research needs and prioritizing conservation actions to protect what is left or rebuild populations that are in trouble. The data – and the scientific adventure – will be made accessible to students, the general public, governments and other scientists through an open-access database to be created by Vulcan, Inc., maximizing Global FinPrint’s impact on marine education and conservation.” – Global FinPrint