Thanks to the most recent genomic technologies, researchers were able to sequence the mitochondrial DNA of a number of Mediterranean white sharks
How to safely release a sawfish if caught
In addition to capture on hook-and-line, sawfish can easily become entangled in lost fishing gear or nets.
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 […]
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.
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