SHARKAPALOOZA presented by Fuzzy Sharks is seeking ocean-themed artists for its upcoming event at 81Bay Brewing Company in Tampa. Sharkapalooza is a day for celebrating the oceans through artwork and is currently seeking artists whose work celebrates aquatic and ocean life. The event is open to all mediums. The only requirement is the subject matter […]
Atlantic White Shark Conservancy offers cage diving opportunity in Guadalupe
The live aboard trip runs from October 28 through November 2 and does not require participants to be SCUBA certified to experience.
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, […]
SharkCon returns to Tampa Aug. 7-8
This year features speakers from this year’s National Geographic’s SHARKFEST as well as scientist and personalities from Aquariums, Field Research, Shark Week, & Animal Planet.
Hawaiian band Fine Life releases shark-themed music video, Save Our Sharks fundraiser
To celebrate release of their new music video “Spiraling Down”, Fine Life has launched its “Save our Sharks” campaign and fundraiser for the Shark Research Institute.
New webinar on shark toxicology
Scientist in Every Florida School and the ANGARI foundation host the webinar Ocean Expert Exchange: Shark Toxicology this Thursday, March 11. Get a taste of the ocean without leaving your house! Learn how scientists study levels of mercury and other chemicals in sharks. Pick up how the information helps understand population and ecosystem health. Also, […]
Sharkophile links: SOS Galapagos
Satellite monitoring and maritime exploration detect a sizeable Chinese fleet of fishing vessels, 260 strong, off the shores of the Galapagos islands. The islands are an Ecuadorian marine protected area, as well as a UNESCO world heritage site. Ships were witnessed fishing within the 188 miles limit of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of […]
Sharkophile’s Ultimate Guide to NatGeo’s Sharkfest 2020
Everything you need to know for Sharkfest 2020, NatGeographic’s five-week programming frenzy.
New Jersey museum looks to showcase local shark photography
A new shark-themed exhibit at the New Jersey State Museum is seeking work from local underwater photographers to showcase.
Fins Attached to screen Sharkwater Extinction for World Ocean Day
Fins Attached and Team Sharkwater will celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8 with a live stream of Rob Stewart’s shark documentary, Sharkwater Extinction.