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The Sorrow Beneath The Sea
Published on 15 May, 2012 by Save Our Seas FoundationThe oceans have changed more in the past 30 years than in all of human history. In many places, more than 75% of marine megafauna has been lost, and almost nowhere shallower than 3,000 feet…
What’s Killing Peru’s Dolphins & Pelicans?
Published on 08 May, 2012 by Save Our Seas FoundationPeru’s northern coast is currently the site of one of the biggest Unusual Mortality Events for dolphins ever recorded. As many as 3,000 dead dolphins have been found since January 2012, and more than 1,000…
Social Digital Ocean “theBlu” Launched
Published on 07 May, 2012 by Save Our Seas FoundationThis weekend saw the official launch of theBlu, a globally shared art and entertainment experience. Inspired by the world’s oceans, “theBlu” is a living and breathing digital art exhibit of ocean habitats and species, created…
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Great Fiji Shark Count a success!
Published on 04 May, 2012 by Georgina WiersmaThe seas around the islands of Fiji are teaming with ocean life, and lots of sharks! From tourism operators, adventurers, marine researchers, coastal fishermen, deep sea anglers, anyone with a love for the blue and…
Reef Shark Populations Near Humans Down 90%
Published on 30 Apr, 2012 by Save Our Seas FoundationMany shark populations have plummeted in the past three decades as a result of excessive harvesting – for their fins, as an incidental catch of fisheries targeting other species, and in recreational fisheries. This is…
Finny Visits the Micronesian Island of Pohnpei
Published on 30 Apr, 2012 by Save Our Seas FoundationTime to pack our kits: 1000 shark books, prizes and shark outfits, and fly to the enchanting island of Pohnpei and meet more than 650 fifth graders in various schools around the island. Tova Harel…
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Lights, cameras, action!
Published on 15 May, 2012 in BRUVS in False BaySo, some new research is headed for False Bay’s fishes ... and it means something pretty exciting for monitoring and conservation along the entire South African coastline. Before I give you some updates on our…
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Sharks in Missoula, Montana!
Published on 14 May, 2012 in The Shark RiddleWe had an incredible week at the International Wildlife Film Festival in Missoula, Montana. The Shark Riddle took home the award for Best Children’s Program – awesomeface! And equally as awesomeface was the crowd’s reaction…
Ocean treasures, old and new
Published on 14 May, 2012 in Naked OceansIn the latest episode of Naked Oceans we dive into ocean treasures, old and new. Last month we explored some of the ways we pollute the oceans by using them as a dumping ground for…
Manta tagging (or not…) in Southern Raja Ampat
Published on 12 May, 2012 in Manta Rays (Ind)After a successful 3 days at the Asian Dive Expo (ADEX) in Singapore, Manta Trust Director, Guy Stevens and I left the big city and headed off on our journey to remote Raja Ampat in…
New Research Project for False Bay
Published on 08 May, 2012 in Shark Centre (RSA)Lauren de Vos, the new research assistant at the University of Cape Town’s Marine Research Institute, shares her passion for conservation and her 2012 project for False Bay. Given that one of Lauren’s earliest childhood…
Interacting with giant manta rays
Published on 07 May, 2012 in Manta Cognition (Bah)After spending countless hours observing and following around the manta rays at front of the window of the beautiful Atlantis aquarium you tend to think that you know more or less what is possible to…
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The Rise of Shark Nets?
Published on 09 Mar, 2012 by Christopher NeffFrom more shark hunts to more shark nets, this may be a tipping point for humans and sharks. By Christopher Neff
Living With Sharks
Published on 04 Oct, 2011 by Alison KockCan we co-exist with our ocean's apex predators? Researcher Alison Kock examines our relationship with sharks.
Damage to Marine Ecosystems as CO2 Emissions Rise
Published on 22 Aug, 2011 by Save Our Seas FoundationDeteriorating Mediterranean coastal ecosystems remain under significant threat from increasing CO2 levels in the atmosphere.
Baa Atoll, Maldives - A UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve
Published on 19 Jul, 2011 by Guy StevensProject leader Guy Stevens on UNESCO's recent announcement of World Biosphere Reserve status for Baa Atoll in the Maldives.
Turtle Talk
Published on 07 Jun, 2011 by Georgina WiersmaA visit to Florida's "Turtle Coast", where development, pollution, and fishing have caused sea turtle populations to dwindle.
My, What Big Fins You Have!
Published on 26 Apr, 2011 by Save Our Seas FoundationDeveloping new techniques for measuring free-swimming sharks underwater.
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The Whale Sharks of Djibouti
Published on 13 Feb, 2012 by Save Our Seas FoundationThe Gulf of Tadjoura in Djibouti is home to a unique seasonal aggregation of juvenile and subadult whale sharks. Save Our Seas Foundation CEO Peter Verhoog accompanies project leader David Rowat on this year's expedition.
Mantas in the Maldives with 60 Minutes
Published on 12 Nov, 2011 by Save Our Seas Foundation60 Minutes Australia visits the SOSF-supported Maldivian Manta Ray project, and CEO Peter Verhoog came along to document the shoot.
Whale Watching – An Incredible Experience
Published on 12 Sep, 2011 by Peter VerhoogSOSF CEO and underwater photographer Peter Verhoog documents a sad encounter with a sick subadult humpback whale.
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On the Hunt For Alaska’s “Killer Sharks”
Published on 09 Sep, 2011 by Alison KockAlison Kock joins a salmon shark research expedition to Alaska, hoping to learn more about this little-known species of shark.
National Geographic: A Special Mission
Published on 29 Aug, 2011 by Save Our Seas FoundationPeter Verhoog documents the National Geographic team attaching crittercams to great white sharks in False Bay, South Africa.
Tagging Sharks in Palau
Published on 30 May, 2011 by Save Our Seas FoundationUsing state-of-the-art "internal tags" with a battery life of more than ten years, scientists in Palau are breaking new ground in studying the long-term behavior of individual sharks. We went along to document exactly how sharks are caught, tagged, and released.
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White Sharks of South Africa
Published on 30 Apr, 2012 by Save Our Seas FoundationThe white shark is one of the most feared of creatures in the sea but is this reputation really deserved?
Tigers of the Sea (Part 3)
Published on 04 Apr, 2012 by Save Our Seas FoundationThe SOSF team head to the Aliwal Shoal on the East Coast of South Africa to learn more about Tiger Sharks.
Tigers of the Sea (Parts 1 & 2)
Published on 21 Mar, 2012 by Save Our Seas FoundationSOSF heads to the Aliwal Shoal to learn more about Tiger sharks, powerful predators unjustly seen as ruthless man-eaters.
Giant Manta Rays of Mexico
Published on 19 Mar, 2012 by Save Our Seas FoundationAn expedition to study Giant Manta Rays in the area around the Socorro Archipelago, Mexico.
Cocos Island
Published on 05 Mar, 2012 by Save Our Seas FoundationA SOSF expedition to Cocos Island, Costa Rica, home to one of highest concentrations of marine life on Earth.
Surfing and Sharks Trailer
Published on 23 Jan, 2012 by Save Our Seas FoundationTrailer for the SOSF-sponsored documentary on surfing and sharks of South Africa.
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Shark Centre, South Africa
The SOSF Shark Centre in Kalk Bay was established in 2008 to provide a focus point where scientists, researchers, marine educators, and others are able to work in unison to promote the conservation of sharks. Find out more...
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