SHARK RESEARCH STATION

wE HAVE SECURED A PIECE OF LAND ON ANDROS ISLAND in the BAHAMAS and are READY TO START OUR journey OF building a SHARK RESEarch station!

IN THE BEGINNING - February 2018

Tristan visited Andros in February 2018 and was beyond excited by what the island had to offer. Thick mangroves, mysterious blue holes, one of the largest fringing reefs in the world, silky sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, tiger sharks, great hammerheads and so much more. He was completely taken with Andros and immediately called his wife Annie to express his excitement about what he’d discovered. Whilst on the island, Tristan had stumbled upon a property just next door to his accommodation and found himself fantasizing about transforming it into a shark research station. He sent Annie endless photos and videos, including one of him standing on a run-down dock stating, ‘We should build a research station here!’.

Fast forward a few months to July when Annie and Tristan both arrive on Andros, this time to explore the island together with new and old friends. The group explored everything from the shallow sand flats to the depths of the Tongue of the Ocean (TOTO) and were rewarded with some unforgettable moments and experiences including a dive with silky sharks. The Saving the Blue logo was designed based on a photo Annie took that day. The couple stood together on the same dock Tristan had seen for the first time just a few months before, imagining what could be and visualizing the incredible possibilities.

Help us build a shark research station

BUSH CLEARING - October 2025

First up we plan to remove invasive trees and plants, cut back much of the overgrown bush and remove the endless heaps of dumped trash to create a safe, workable space. This project will be led by our cherished team member and Bahamian local, Sorantaa. Rantaa will lead a team of four Bahamians as they plough through the masses of overgrown bush to provide a safe workspace for all that follow. This job will be split into two parts: Initially, the first half of the property will be cleared with the second half of the property worked on soon after, and again in phase five. We expect the first half to be completed by the end of October. This work will be tiring and difficult in the Bahamian heat, not to mention the mosquitos. We hope you will donate to support us and the local economy as we work to reach this important first goal.

BUILDING DEMOLITION - November 2025

Our second goal is to purchase additional equipment and to start work on removing all front dwelling buildings, of which there are 10! All 10 buildings will need to be removed carefully and safely, with any salvageable materials kept for reuse/up-cycling. Saving the Blue’s beloved boat captain Marvin (also a mechanic and contractor) will lead this project with the assistance of four other local and skilled Bahamians. We expect this phase to be completed sometime between November and December. This work, like the bush clearing, will be physically demanding, and we hope you will continue to support us on this journey by donating to this phase.

DOCK PROJECT - December 2025

Although already funded, we would like to share our plans to renovate the current dockage. We will repair and modernize the existing heavily damaged dock. It is unsafe, and as it will be a critical part of our everyday life, fully restoring it is a must. This exciting project will go on to be a focal point for our work, as we’ll leave and return from this dock almost daily. We must thank and remember the late Bonnie and David Epstein for funding this project. They funded this phase back in 2021 and we will always appreciate and remember their belief and trust in our work. You are both so incredibly missed.

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