Efforts to monitor and manage fisheries in this region, and globally, must be expanded to prevent biodiversity loss and to develop sustainable fisheries.
New acoustic material developed based on shark skin
Researchers from the University of Southern California have developed a smart acoustic material based on the complex geometrical patterns of a shark’s skin.
Tagging data reveals full range of blue sharks
Tagging data confirm that blue sharks migrate incredibly long distances, with some even crossing the equator from the North Atlantic to the South Atlantic.
Two new shark species discovered
The newly discovered species, Kaja’s and Anna’s six-gill sawsharks, represent the first species of sawshark ever discovered in the West Indian Ocean.
Branson, Panettiere to join Sharkwater expedition
Business mogul Richard Branson and actress Hayden Panettiere will be a part of the latest Sharkwater expedition to research sharks in the Caribbean.
Shark activities for kids in isolation during the coronavirus epidemic
In order to provide educational opportunities for children stuck in their houses, several organizations and scientists are offering shark-themed programs.
Hammerhead sharks hold their breath to rapidly adapt to temperature changes
The Scalloped hammerheads in Hawaii are modulating their behavior to keeptheir muscles warm enough for active hunting at depth.
Mediterranean white shark population dates back over three million years
Thanks to the most recent genomic technologies, researchers were able to sequence the mitochondrial DNA of a number of Mediterranean white sharks
NOAA shark tagging program provides troves of data for last 50 years
Data collected through this program of citizen scientists would not have been possible for any individual, single institution or agency to accomplish.
Satellite tags an essential tool with risks for shark science
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 […]
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