Researchers from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the Latitud Azul association, in collaboration with the local Department of City of the Sea, presented this success story. The capital's coastline has been designated as an Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA), a recognition that highlights its ecological value beyond recreational use.

Studies conducted between 2015 and 2025 confirm that this site is essential for the reproduction and feeding of critically endangered species, such as the angelshark and the spiny butterfly ray. The presentation demonstrated that human pressure is compatible with conservation when proper scientific management is in place.

A key pillar of this success is citizen science. Projects like the Ecotourism Micro-area allow observations from beachgoers and residents to be validated by experts, integrating the public into the local biodiversity monitoring network.

The local government has emphasized that this distinction reinforces the need to integrate marine biodiversity into urban planning and environmental education, establishing the beach as a living laboratory of international reference.