{"id":7874,"date":"2025-05-11T08:36:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T14:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.savingoursharks.org\/?p=7874"},"modified":"2026-03-04T08:31:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:31:06","slug":"saving-our-sharks-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savingoursharks.org\/en\/saving-our-sharks-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving Our Sharks presents: Night for the Sharks, Art in Defense of the Ocean."},"content":{"rendered":"

Saving our Sharks<\/span><\/h4>\n

Mexico City joins marine conservation efforts in the N<\/span>A night for the Sharks, a successful evening of art and environmental awareness, which brought together influential leaders from Mexico in the G56 creative center<\/a> in Mexico City, to support shark conservation.<\/span><\/h4>\n

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MEXICO CITY, May 8, 2025<\/span> \u2013\u00a0 <\/span>G56 Creative Hub<\/span><\/strong> It became a melting pot where underwater aesthetics and the urgency of marine conservation converged in the striking silent auction organized by <\/span>Saving Our Sharks Foundation<\/strong>. The event brought together a select audience of enthusiasts and committed figures, who responded fervently to the opportunity to acquire 33 extraordinary photographic representations of sharks and rays.<\/span><\/p>\n

From <\/span>he <\/span>income <\/span>to the <\/span>enclosure, <\/span>the <\/span>attendees <\/span>were <\/span>received <\/span>by <\/span>a <\/span>atmosphere <\/span>elegant <\/span>y <\/span>contemporary, <\/span>where <\/span>each <\/span>detail <\/span>was <\/span>carefully <\/span>cured <\/span>for <\/span>reflect <\/span>the <\/span>majesty <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>sharks <\/span>y <\/span>the <\/span>urgency <\/span>of <\/span>protect them. <\/span>The <\/span>walls <\/span>of <\/span>G56, <\/span><\/a>known <\/span>by <\/span>harbor <\/span>works <\/span>of <\/span>artists <\/span>contemporary <\/span>of <\/span>high <\/span>level, <\/span>were <\/span>he <\/span>canvas <\/span>perfect <\/span>for <\/span>a <\/span>series <\/span>of <\/span>impressive <\/span>photographs <\/span>submarines . These works, a testament to the beauty and vulnerability of the ocean world, were generously donated by talented artists. Fernanda Narchi, Pablo Sim\u00f3n, Alberto Friscione, Rodrigo Friscione, Manuel Lazcano, and Alberto S\u00e1nchez<\/strong>, whose lens captures the essence of these crucial species.<\/span>\u00a0an event that merged a photographic exhibition of sharks with a silent auction to benefit this vital cause.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The <\/span>opening <\/span>told <\/span>with <\/span>the <\/span>presence <\/span>of the President <\/strong><\/span>of the Foundation\u00a0 <\/span>Saving <\/span>our <\/span>Sharks<\/span><\/em>, <\/span><\/a>Alejandro Z<\/span>Ozaya<\/span>, <\/span><\/strong>who passionately presented the foundation's mission, projects, and daily impact on protecting marine ecosystems. Subsequently, Raziel Rivero, President<\/span> of the Kab Xok Cooperative<\/strong> \u2013a key strategic ally of the Isla Mujeres Initiative<\/a>\u2013 shared an inspiring story about her community's leadership in the substantial transition from traditional fishing to conservation. This effort not only protects marine life but also generates new economic and social opportunities for local communities. In conclusion, Jos\u00e9 Luis Funes, CEO of Saving Our Sharks,<\/strong> He expressed gratitude for the support provided and highlighted the crucial role of sharks and rays as essential regulators of ocean health.<\/p>\n

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\u201c<\/span>The <\/span>sharks <\/span>are the <\/span>guardians <\/span>of the <\/span>balance <\/span>marine. <\/span>His <\/span>preservation <\/span>is <\/span>essential <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>health <\/span>of <\/span>our <\/span>oceans.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The evening, which took place between 7pm and midnight, brought together more than <\/span>150 conservation enthusiasts and valuable collaborators, <\/span>including distinguished personalities passionate about the cause, such as <\/span>Alfredo Chedraui, Sissi Harp, Javier Arrigunaga, Luis Narchi, Gaby Vargas, Ricardo Farkas, Lorenza and Ana O'Farril, Alfonso Sim\u00f3n, Antonio and Lorenzo Cue, Manolo Serrano, Manuel Linss and Andrea Besquin, Jorge and Tanimara Macari, Eduardo Guzm\u00e1n and Alejandra Pitashny, Estrella and Miguel Sim\u00f3n <\/span><\/strong>among other friends and conservation enthusiasts. They all came together to support the crucial work of Saving Our Sharks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The evening was filled with emotion and gratitude towards the attendees and friends, and especially to Hotel <\/a><\/strong><\/span>Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets<\/span><\/strong>, the first hotel with a cause and a key ally of the foundation, and winner for the second year as the most Instagrammable<\/em> of the world 2024 and 2025 by Luxury Travel Advisor Magazine.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>results <\/span>were <\/span>forceful<\/span><\/strong>: the event <\/span>No <\/span>only <\/span>gender <\/span>funds <\/span>for <\/span>the varied <\/span>programs <\/span>of <\/span>conservation <\/span>of <\/span>Saving <\/span>our <\/span>Sharks<\/span><\/em>, <\/span>but <\/span>that <\/span>also <\/span>guaranteed <\/span>that <\/span>are <\/span>powerful <\/span>images <\/span>they will find <\/span>new <\/span>spaces <\/span>where <\/span>continue <\/span>inspiring <\/span>I respect <\/span>y <\/span>awareness. <\/span>Each <\/span>sale <\/span>represented <\/span>a <\/span>investment <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>protection <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>sharks <\/span>y <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>education <\/span>of <\/span>future <\/span>generations <\/span>about <\/span>his <\/span>worth <\/span>ecological.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201c<\/span>This <\/span>evening <\/span>us <\/span>he remembered <\/span>that <\/span>he <\/span>art <\/span>has <\/span>he <\/span>can <\/span>of <\/span>open <\/span>hearts <\/span>y <\/span>wake up <\/span>consciences. <\/span>Y <\/span>that <\/span>even <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>depths <\/span>of the <\/span>ocean, <\/span>there is <\/span>beauty <\/span>that <\/span>Okay <\/span>the <\/span>grief <\/span>defend".<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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At Saving Our Sharks, we deeply value our partnerships with individuals and organizations that share our vision of a future where marine conservation and the well-being of coastal communities go hand in hand. The success of this auction will not only boost our conservation efforts but also strengthen our work with communities like Isla Mujeres, demonstrating that environmental protection can be a driver of sustainable social and economic development.<\/p>\n

Special thanks to SIGPACK<\/a> & JMX Photo<\/a> in their collaboration to make the gallery possible.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Noche<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Saving Our Sharks Mexico City joins the marine conservation movement at Shark Night, a successful evening of art and environmental awareness that brought together influential leaders from across Mexico at the G56 Creative Hub in Mexico City to support shark conservation. MEXICO CITY, May 8, 2025 \u2013 G56 Creative Hub was transformed into a melting pot where underwater aesthetics and the urgency of marine conservation converged in the impactful silent auction organized by the Saving Our Sharks Foundation. The event drew a select audience of enthusiasts and committed figures, who responded enthusiastically to the opportunity to acquire 33 extraordinary photographic representations of sharks and rays. From the moment they entered the venue, attendees were greeted by an elegant and contemporary atmosphere, where every detail was carefully curated to reflect the majesty of sharks and the urgency of protecting them. The walls of G56, known for housing works by top-tier contemporary artists, served as the perfect canvas for a series of stunning underwater photographs. These works, a testament to the beauty and vulnerability of the ocean world, were generously donated by the talented artists Fernanda Narchi, Pablo Sim\u00f3n, Alberto Friscione, Rodrigo Friscione, Manuel Lazcano, and Alberto S\u00e1nchez, whose lenses capture the essence of these crucial species. The event combined a photographic exhibition of sharks with a silent auction to benefit this vital cause. The opening was attended by Alejandro Zozaya, President of the Saving Our Sharks Foundation, who passionately presented the foundation's mission, projects, and daily impact on protecting marine ecosystems. Following this, Raziel Rivero, President of the Kab Xok Cooperative\u2014a key strategic partner of the Isla Mujeres Initiative\u2014shared an inspiring story about his community's leadership in the substantial transition from traditional fishing to conservation. This effort not only protects marine life but also generates new economic and social opportunities for local communities. In closing, Jos\u00e9 Luis Funes, CEO of Saving Our Sharks, expressed his gratitude for the support provided and emphasized the crucial role of sharks and rays as essential regulators of ocean health. \u201cSharks are the guardians of marine balance. Their preservation is essential for the health of our oceans.\u201d The event, which ran from 7:00 p.m. until midnight, brought together more than 150 conservation enthusiasts and valued collaborators, including distinguished personalities passionate about the cause, such as Alfredo Chedraui, Sissi Harp, Javier Arrigunaga, Luis Narchi, Gaby Vargas, Ricardo Farkas, Lorenza and Ana O'Farril, Alfonso Sim\u00f3n, Antonio and Lorenzo Cue, Manolo Serrano, Manuel Linss and Andrea Besquin, Jorge and Tanimara Macari, Eduardo Guzm\u00e1n and Alejandra Pitashny, Estrella and Miguel Sim\u00f3n, among other friends and conservation enthusiasts. All of them joined together to support the crucial work of Saving Our Sharks. The evening was filled with emotion and gratitude for the attendees and friends, and especially for the Hotel Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets, the first hotel with a cause and a key partner of the foundation, which was named the world's most Instagrammable hotel for the second year running by Luxury Travel Advisor Magazine in 2024 and 2025. The results were resounding: the event not only generated funds for Saving Our Sharks' diverse conservation programs but also ensured that these powerful images found new spaces to continue inspiring respect and awareness. Each sale represented an investment in shark protection and in educating future generations about their ecological value. "This evening reminded us that art has the power to open hearts and awaken consciences. And that even in the depths of the ocean, there is beauty worth defending." At Saving Our Sharks, we deeply celebrate the partnership with individuals and organizations that share our vision of a future where marine conservation and the well-being of coastal communities go hand in hand. The success of this auction will not only boost our conservation efforts but also strengthen our work with communities like Isla Mujeres, demonstrating that environmental protection can be an engine of sustainable social and economic development. Special thanks to SIGPACK & JMX Foto for their collaboration in making the gallery possible.  <\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7892,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"give_campaign_id":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[88,91,92,85,86,83,78,79,80,84,90,81,87,89,61,62],"class_list":["post-7874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-alberto-friscione","tag-alberto-sanchez","tag-alexandro-zozaya","tag-cooperativa-kab-xok","tag-fernanda-narchi","tag-fundacion-saving-our-sharks","tag-g56","tag-g56-creative-hub","tag-galeria-de-arte-g56","tag-jose-luis-funes","tag-manuel-lazcano","tag-noche-por-los-tiburones","tag-pablo-simon","tag-rodrigo-friscione","tag-saving-our-sharks","tag-saving-our-sharks-foundation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.savingoursharks.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7874","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.savingoursharks.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.savingoursharks.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.savingoursharks.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.savingoursharks.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7874"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.savingoursharks.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7874\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.savingoursharks.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7892"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.savingoursharks.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.savingoursharks.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.savingoursharks.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}