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Fish come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, including sharks. The scope and scale of the diversity of morphology found in sharks is a truly impressive mix of form and function. One of the more unusual examples…

Training the front lines: working with fisheries to reduce manta and devil ray bycatch Fisheries bycatch is one of the greatest threats facing manta and devil rays, otherwise known as mobulid rays. To address these threats a team…

Out on the water With the weather settling and the BRUVS tested, we were ready to start fieldwork and excited to see what the BRUVS would reveal. As with all fieldwork, the checklist was ready to ensure that…

>Last login: Sun Aug 24 07:02:05 on ttys000 >Dereks-MacBook-Pro:~ derekkraft$ echo ‘hello welcome to my blog post’ >hello welcome to my blog post When meeting young hopeful marine biologists, I’m usually introduced as “this is Derek, he studies…

In July, we started our white shark research off Cape Cod with a big bang. There was certainly no shortage of sharks throughout the month and we were able to tag 15 individuals with acoustic transmitters. This includes…

If you’re ever walking out on a sand or mudflat at low tide, I recommend you watch your step. If you don’t, you will likely end up tripping on a hole. I spend a lot of time walking…

Pollution is an emerging actual issue that our oceans have been experiencing. Plastic, light, sound and chemical pollution originate from different sources, mostly anthropogenic, which means they arise from human activities. Chemical pollution has been extensively assessed in…

How did you become interested in the biology of sharks? There is nothing better than seeing a shark while diving. These animals have captured my heart, they are top predators that demand respect and rightfully so with how…

Tiger sharks maybe some of the most adaptable sharks found in tropical and temperate waters. They are capable of utilizing diverse habitats, have a broad diet, and travel great distances. This adaptability means they have large home ranges…

“Flights and accommodation are booked!” I declared excitedly to my colleague. “Hmm?” She replied distractedly, not glancing up from her keyboard. “What for? Your holiday to the UK?” I rolled my eyes. “No! For the ICFT!” I said,…

I’m stumbling down the trail of the forest as fast as I can, pulling a woolen jumper over my head and wiping the last of the sleep from my eyes. It’s 05:30 AM and I’ve been ripped from…

As a member of the Manta Trust’s core operational team, I work to support over twenty-five mobulid (manta and devil ray) research and conservation projects worldwide. The core team coordinates activities, facilitates collaboration and shares successful practices. This…