ilili is dedicated to improving marine ecosystems by focusing on the conservation of sharks and rays through research and capacity building in local communities in Central America.

As an independent, 100% Honduran-led organization, we actively engage with and empower key stakeholders involved in shark conservation across Honduras.

Ilili means “Shark” in the native Miskito language, spoken by the indigenous Miskito communities residing along the eastern Caribbean coast of Honduras, one of our primary field sites. In addition to our work in this region, we also focus on conservation efforts along the Pacific Coast and in the Bay Islands of Honduras."