Sharks have always fascinated us with their sleek bodies and mysterious presence in the ocean. But did you know that they can also serve as important indicators of environmental health? Blue sharks (Prionace glauca), as top predators, play a crucial role in monitoring pollutants in marine ecosystems. In this article, we will delve into the […]
Bringing the Angelshark back to Britain: the tentative success of Angel Shark Project: Wales
Angelsharks are now one of the rarest sharks in the world, but a recent sighting in Cardigan Bay Wales as part of the Angel Shark Project: Wales, is causing excitement. Is citizen science making a difference?
Tampa Bay artist launches Kickstarter campaign for shark conservation
TAMPA – Every year, around the world, about 100 million sharks are killed for their fins. Even though they are vital to the marine ecosystem, the issue often gets overlooked. Local artist and entrepreneur, Jessica Adanich, imagines if sharks were fuzzy, people would care more about their survival. Adanich, known for her installation, Fuzzy Sharks, […]
Gabon, WCS form partnership for shark and ray conservation
The first new law fully regulates shark and ray catch in Gabon’s fisheries. Special authorization will now be needed to target sharks and rays in fisheries, with a list of the most vulnerable species fully protected.
Do monster shark movies harm conservation efforts?
Exacerbating a fear of sharks that’s disproportionate to their actual threat damages conservation efforts, often influencing people to support potentially harmful mitigation strategies.
Lack of global biodiversity agreements could be a catastrophe for open-water shark species
A near-sharkless open ocean could soon be a reality, according to Nathan Pacoureau, a postdoctoral researcher in the Earth to Ocean Research Group at Simon Fraser University in Canada. Pacoureau and an international research team recently detected a 70% decline in shark and ray populations over the last 50 years. This study, published in Nature, underscores […]
The Conversation: South Africa’s plan to protect sharks needs an urgent update
The debate led to an opportunity to assess shark conservation and management in South Africa. It also provided a chance to spotlight vulnerable shark species.
The new Caribbean Shark Coalition
The Caribbean Shark Coalition Over 40 organizations representing 29 countries join to form the Caribbean Shark Coalition (CSC). Founded in 2020, the CSC is a collection of member experts from NGOs, local communities, intergovernmental organizations and governments, academia, and policy institutes working together to advance the study and conservation of Caribbean sharks and rays. The […]
First-ever fully charitable NFT raises over 70k for shark research.
Shark and marine conservation group Beneath the Waves (BTW) release the very first charitable NFT. The group provides 68 unique opportunities to become a digital marine biologist. Buyers can tag threatened reef and tiger sharks with cutting-edge technology. Within the first day of sales, the group sold out and raised over 70 thousand dollars (US). […]
Shark Hero Talks: David McGuire
David McGuire, marine biologist and shark advocate, is the founder of the Ocean Health and Shark Conservation non-profit Shark Stewards dedicated to saving sharks and protecting critical marine habitat. As a sailing captain, divemaster, and filmmaker, David explores the ocean on numerous sailing voyages producing media with an emphasis on sharks and ocean awareness. He […]
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