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Airlangga University is the second-oldest university in Indonesia and also a public university located in Surabaya, East Java. The university, particularly the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine, is consistently involved in freshwater conservation. They believe that researchers should not only teach students in the classroom but also engage in the field to address the vulnerability of freshwater biota. The local communities that live alongside these biota are also their partners. With SHOAL, they will consistently oversee conservation projects, especially freshwater fish in Southeast Asia.
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The Amazon Research Centre for Ornamental Fishes is the only research centre focused on the conservation of ornamental fish in Peru. At the core of their mission is the research and support of sustainable ornamental fish aquaculture utilising sound conservation practices with improved economic development for the local fisherman.
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C3 Philippines is a grassroots conservation organisation working across Palawan to protect some of the Philippines' most important freshwater and coastal ecosystems. By combining scientific research with community-led conservation, C3 empowers local people to manage biodiversity, strengthen sustainable livelihoods and safeguard threatened species. As a SHOAL Local Action Partner, C3 is helping conserve the unique endemic fishes of Lake Manguao through research, community engagement and support for long-term freshwater conservation.
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Celebica is a non-governmental organisation engaged in conservation and biodiversity action. Their vision is to be a community that actively maintains and protects biodiversity in the Wallacea Region, Indonesia. Their vision is of a global community dedicated to inspiring and empowering people around the world to make a positive difference for nature. Their programs are in situ conservation, ex situ conservation, research on biodiversity and empowering people through specific campaigns.
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Cenderawasih University (Universitas Cenderawasih) is the leading public university in Papua, Indonesia, with a strong focus on research, education and environmental stewardship. Through its scientists and students, the university plays a vital role in advancing knowledge of Papua's unique freshwater biodiversity and supporting evidence-based conservation.
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The Northeast Community Network in 7 Provinces of the Mekhong River Basin (ComNetMekong) was established through the collaboration of community leaders and civil society groups across the upper Mekong region of Thailand. The network emerged from a shared commitment to strengthen community resilience, protect local resources, and create a unified voice for people living along the Mekong border provinces. It serves as a coordinating body that connects communities with government agencies and partner organisations, ensuring that local perspectives are represented in policy development and regional planning.
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Eco-Jipe Program is a community-led conservation organisation working to protect the transboundary Lake Jipe ecosystem on the Kenya–Tanzania border. By combining scientific research with local knowledge, Eco-Jipe supports sustainable fisheries, biodiversity conservation and alternative livelihoods while helping communities coexist with wildlife. Eco-Jipe is leading efforts to conserve the Critically Endangered Jipe tilapia through community engagement, fisheries management and long-term ecosystem restoration.
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Global Environment Centre is non-profit organisation which was established in 1998 to address key environmental issues of global importance such as climate change, biodiversity and water resources. GEC is based in Malaysia but supports activities worldwide.
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The Goodeid Working Group is a non-profitable international Working Group managed and run on a 100% voluntary basis. It was established in May 2009 in Stoholm, Denmark in response to the critical environmental issues facing the majority of wild Goodeid species and populations. The primary goal of the Goodeid Working Group is to promote collaboration between like-minded hobbyists, universities, public aquaria, zoos, museums and conservation projects to maintain aquarium populations of Goodeids while assisting in preservation of remaining natural habitats.
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Hacettepe University is one of Türkiye's leading research universities, with internationally recognised expertise in freshwater ecology, ichthyology and fisheries science. Through its Department of Biology and Aquatic Life Laboratory, the university conducts research on freshwater biodiversity, threatened and endemic fish species, aquatic ecosystems and sustainable fisheries management.
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Hasanuddin University is one of the largest autonomous universities in Indonesia. It is located in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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Ictiología y Cultura Foundation contributes to the conservation and protection of freshwater ecosystems in the Neotropical region through the management and implementation of projects, interdisciplinary research with a neo-humanist approach, and the consolidation of strategic partnerships at local, regional, and international levels. Our work aims to highlight the extraordinary diversity of freshwater fish in the region and the cultures that have historically coexisted with them, recognising the deep ecological, social, and cultural relationships that emerge from this interaction.
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The Humboldt Institute is a Colombian organisation linked to the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, which conducts research on biodiversity and the relationship between biodiversity and human well-being.
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The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) is a university established by the Government of Kerala, India, devoted to studies in fisheries and ocean sciences.
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Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is Singapore's only natural history museum and a leading centre for biodiversity research, education and outreach in Southeast Asia. Based at the National University of Singapore, the museum houses more than one million specimens and supports research that advances understanding and conservation of the region's rich biodiversity.
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Natural Fish Breeders is a Mongolian non-profit organisation dedicated to preserving and restoring the country's natural freshwater fish species, which include Hucho Taimen, Lenok Trout (Brachymystax lenok), and Arctic Grayling. Their hatchery and conservation programmes, community river guardian networks, and scientific research help to protect Mongolia's rivers and the ecosystems that rely on them. They work in Chuluut Tul in Arkhangai Province, and Ilenkh in Bulgan Province, combining science-based conservation with community partnerships to protect Mongolia's freshwater heritage.
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Parosphromenus Indonesia is an Indonesian conservation foundation dedicated to protecting Parosphromenus species and the threatened blackwater peat swamp ecosystems they depend on. Because many species remain poorly understood and their habitats are disappearing faster than they can be documented, they are trying to generate the field data needed for effective conservation. They aim to conduct expeditions to survey wild populations, assess habitat quality, identify conservation priorities, and work alongside local communities and international partners to turn research into practical conservation action. While their initial focus will be on Parosphromenus phoenicurus in Sumatra, their long-term vision is to contribute to the conservation of peat swamp ecosystems across Indonesia.
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Pusat Riset Konservasi Gajah dan Biodiversitas Hutan, abbreviated as PKGB was established in May 2018. The organisation has been actively involved in protecting aquatic ecosystems and endemic species in Aceh, Indonesia.
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Prigen Conservation Breeding Ark (PCBA) is a specialist conservation breeding centre in East Java, Indonesia, dedicated to safeguarding some of the country's most threatened wildlife through ex situ conservation. Working with Indonesian and international partners, PCBA maintains assurance populations of endangered freshwater fishes and other taxa, with a particular focus on blackwater species such as Parosphromenus and Betta.
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Progres are a conservation NGO based in Sulawesi, Indonesia, whose mission is to build a network of empowered communities to protect Sulawesi wildlife.
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University is a state university based in Türkiye. SHOAL has worked closely with researchers from the university on the rediscoveries of the Batman River Loach and Leopard Barbel.
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Sustain Lake Tanganyika is an NGO based on the Tanzanian shores of Lake Tanganyika, and exists to protect and conserve the endemic fauna of the lake, and provide food security and improve education for local communities.
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TARSIUS (Tapak Diversitas Hayati Nusantara) is a youth-led conservation organisation based in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and is driven with the aim to bridge between science and community based action for biodiversity conservation. They believe that meaningful conservation begins with knowledge and succeeds through local stewardship. TARSIUS connects science, people, and policy to create lasting impact for nature and communities.
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Tropical Conservation Society (Yayasan Konservasi Tropis) is an Indonesian non-profit organisation dedicated to conserving the country's exceptional biodiversity through science, community partnerships and habitat protection. Working closely with local communities, government agencies and researchers, the organisation delivers conservation programmes that protect threatened species while supporting sustainable livelihoods and long-term ecosystem stewardship.
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The Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos is a university in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. It is the largest institution of higher education in Morelos. They are involved in conservation action to conserve Mexico's Goodeid fishes.
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Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo is a public university in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, and the oldest institution of higher education in the Americas.
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The National University of Colombia is a national public research university in Colombia. SHOAL has worked closely with them on the search for the mysterious Fat Catfish.
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Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV) is one of Brazil's leading public research universities, internationally recognised for its excellence in biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Through its Department of Animal Biology and internationally respected ichthyology research group, UFV advances the understanding and conservation of Brazil's extraordinary freshwater fish diversity, including the discovery and study of threatened endemic species.
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The University of Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s oldest and leading public university, recognised for excellence in teaching, research, and public service. Through its College of Natural and Applied Sciences and the Mkwawa University College (MUCE), the university plays a key role in advancing scientific knowledge and capacity building in biodiversity conservation and environmental management.
UDSM is actively engaged in research and conservation of freshwater ecosystems, with a strong focus on wetland biodiversity, species distribution modelling, and the ecology and evolution of freshwater organisms. Their work includes conservation initiatives for endemic and threatened species including Nothobranchius killifishes, as well as community-based conservation approaches aimed at sustaining aquatic ecosystems in Tanzania.
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Yayasan Bumi Sawerigading (YBS) is a non-profit organisation located in Sulawesi, Indonesia. It works towards a model of development for the island which is centred on community empowerment and environmental protection.
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Zoo Outreach addresses biodiversity, ecosystem and livelihood conservation using science, education, training, outreach, contemporary conservation tools and processes with its networks based on thematic groups to tackle gaps in knowledge, research and conservation of wild fauna and flora, and issues related to climate change, human-wildlife coexistence and sustainability.