{"product_id":"la-moskitia-honduras-last-marine-frontier","title":"La Moskitia: Honduras' Last Marine Frontier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin The Explorers Club on November 2nd and explore a unique and threatened Central American ecosystem through the lens of people and sharks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Moskitia region, located on the northeast coast of Honduras, is home to immense tropical rainforests, vast coastal lagoons, and several indigenous communities. Approximately 120 kilometers from the mainland lies a little-studied coral reef system known as the Miskito Cays. These connected seascapes are among the most biologically and culturally important regions of Mesoamerica. In this lecture, EC50 2026 honoree Gabriela Ochoa will take you on a journey through her country’s most remote region to explore the challenges and intricacies of shark fisheries and conservation, as well as the lives of those who depend on them. She will share the story of ilili, the first Honduran shark conservation organization she founded, and its work alongside Miskito communities to better understand and protect sharks and the ecosystems on which both wildlife and people depend. The talk will also highlight ilili’s work to document shark diversity, abundance, and health of remote coral reefs in an effort to protect them and create an indigenous-led protected area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn-person tickets are $20 for Members, and $35 for the General Public.\u003cbr\u003eCheck-in will begin at 6:00 pm, with a beer and wine reception from 6:00 – 7:00 pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.explorers.org\/calendar-of-events\/la-moskitia-honduras-last-marine-frontier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here to learn more.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":43541583888432,"sku":null,"price":35.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Member Discount","offer_id":43541583921200,"sku":null,"price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Student Discount","offer_id":43541583953968,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/8434\/7696\/files\/FPK00483.jpg?v=1787942782","url":"https:\/\/store.explorers.org\/products\/la-moskitia-honduras-last-marine-frontier","provider":"The Explorers Club Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}