The preservation of sharks, which has been of utmost importance in regards to the marine ecosystem as a whole due to their recently declining populations, has recently been aided by the development of new satellite tracking technologies. Acquiring policy-accommodating material puts pressure on marine researchers to better understand the habits and migratory patterns of threatened […]
Screen Australia funding Valerie Taylor documentary
The new documentary will reveal how Valerie Taylor defied gender expectations in her work, and dedicated her life to shark conservation.
Basking sharks maintain familial bonds over time
The study found basking shark groups consist of individuals more related to each other than the rest of the population
Sharks and rays becoming more prevalent in recreational angling
The increased interest in recreational shark angling further compounds problems caused by the overfishing by commercial fishing.
Increased boating activity leaves whale sharks vulnerable to injury
Almost one-fifth of the whale sharks in Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef Marine Park show major scarring or fin amputations.
Extended ‘No-Take Zones’ needed to prevent shark overfishing
Reserves along coral reefs that extend between 10 and 50 kilometers may reverse the decline in the world’s reef shark populations caused by overfishing.
Commercial fishing: Can it help save sharks from extinction?
By collaborating with fishers, governments with limited resources for enforcement can more easily identify vessels that illegally harvest shark fin.
Four new species of walking sharks discovered in Queensland
A 12-year study off northern Australia and New Guinea found four new species of walking shark, nearly doubling the known number of species in the area.
OCEARCH kicks off new expedition to North Atlantic
For its 37th Expedition, OCEARCH is headed back to the Northwest Atlantic Shared Foraging Area to look for great whte sharks.
Florida may be next state to ban shark fin trade
The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation is among the conservation groups supporting the passage of the proposed legislation, Florida HB 401 and SB 680, which were introduced in late 2019.
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