Ocean News

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…

“It’s time for us to realize that conservation isn’t about biology anymore. If you are standing on the shore of some poor little town, looking out over the water trying to figure out how to save some inspiring…

Eighteen species of endangered sharks and rays, as well as three sea cucumber species, were approved for listing on CITES Appendix II today. After nearly two weeks of negotiations at CoP18 hosted in Geneva, Switzerland, over 70% of votes supported the listings across all species. It’s a move that will…

Angelsharks were once widespread across Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea, the Angelshark has dramatically declined over the last 50 years and is now rarely seen across much of its historic range. The Angelshark is listed as Critically…

The international wildlife trade is one of the largest threats to biodiversity and tackling it has rapidly become a global conservation priority. Due to this rapid biodiversity loss, several multilateral environmental agreements have been created as part of…