The OCEARCH returns to Atlantic Canada for the 4th year, where they will embark on their 42nd Ocean Research Expedition. After tagging 73 total white sharks in this region of Nova Scotia, 26 out of which were tagged off here, it has unveiled vital information about how important the area is to these predators and helped further scientific research.
In addition to 42 collaborators from 29 organizations, the Expedition Nova Scotia 2021 will increase our study’s sample size and collect data for 24 different science projects. This research will help form a complete picture of the life and health of white sharks in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean.
OCEARCH’s Northwest Atlantic White Shark Study is the most comprehensive study of white sharks in the world and includes:
• Full health assessments of each shark
• Microbiological Studies
• Microplastic-associated toxin exposure
• Movement, Temperature, and Depth Studies through the use of 3 different tags
• And More.
The Expeditions Nova Scotia 2021 is taking place from September 7 – 30 and will help expand our knowledge on the white sharks that spend their Summer and Fall in Canadian waters. This information can be used to aid public safety efforts.
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