Debate Over Shark Nets Intensifies As NSW Prepares For Their Return

Debate Over Shark Nets Intensifies As NSW Prepares For Their Return

Shark nets are set to make a return to the waters of Australia’s New South Wales next month, despite calls for the program’s discontinuation. Shark nets serve as a protective measure deployed at select beaches worldwide, including various coastal areas of Australia, such as along NSW’s beaches. Functioning as a physical barrier, these nets are …

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Drones Tackle Shark Safety On New York’s Beaches

Drones Tackle Shark Safety On New York’s Beaches

New York’s coastline now not only has cleaner waters, but warmer ones. While it is an environmental win for some – who doesn’t love a more pristine environment? – it also has led to a bit of a problem. Warmer and cleaner waters are a big draw for swimmers, surfers, and beachgoers. They’re also a …

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International Team Embarks On Quest To Save Elusive Shark Relative

International Team Embarks On Quest To Save Elusive Shark Relative

In the heart of the picturesque Riau Islands in Indonesia, a multi-national research team comprising scientists from Indonesia, Australia, and the United States is on a thrilling expedition: to uncover the hidden home of one of the world’s most endangered and enigmatic creatures—the Clown Wedgefish. The Clown Wedgefish (Rhynchobatus cooki) belongs to the family Rhinidae, …

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Bull Sharks’ Remarkable Adaptation To Landlocked Life Revealed

Bull Sharks’ Remarkable Adaptation To Landlocked Life Revealed

In a remarkable scientific study featured in the journal Marine and Fishery Sciences, researchers shed light on extraordinary adaptation of bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) to a surprising habitat: a freshwater golf course lake near Brisbane, Australia. The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) is renowned for its remarkable ability to venture deep into … [+] freshwater environments …

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Great Hammerhead Sharks’ Hidden Lunar Calendar

Great Hammerhead Sharks’ Hidden Lunar Calendar

Have you ever wondered why spotting a magnificent great hammerhead shark seems more likely during a full moon? Researchers in the Central Pacific Ocean have unraveled the pivotal role played by the lunar cycle in shaping the presence of these apex predators. The great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) is an iconic shark species, recognized by its …

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Efforts to Bring Back the Caribbean Reef Shark May Become a Conservation Success Story | Science

Efforts to Bring Back the Caribbean Reef Shark May Become a Conservation Success Story | Science

It carries itself with classic elegance, a nine-foot-long torpedo with tapered fins. Like their oceangoing cousins, Caribbean reef sharks swim fast to force water through their mouths and over their gills so they can take in oxygen. But they can also ventilate their gills by using muscles in their mouth while lounging in the shallows, …

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How it Shapes a Community

How it Shapes a Community

At first glance, our skin may look boring to you. But if you take a closer look, every cell carries within them a hidden world of microbes that orchestrate intricate networks on their surface. These tiny organisms might not be visible to the naked eye, but they play a pivotal role in maintaining the health …

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Great White Sharks Are Showing Off Their Social Side

Great White Sharks Are Showing Off Their Social Side

It’s a tale as old as time: great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) are solitary wanderers. An iconic predator known for their massive size, power, and distinctive appearance, these animals belong to the Lamnidae family and are one of the largest predatory sharks in existence. Known to inhabit a wide range of oceanic environments, including coastal …

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Australia Is A Glimmer Of Hope For Sharks Amidst Global Concerns

Australia Is A Glimmer Of Hope For Sharks Amidst Global Concerns

Amongst the colorful Australian coral reefs, a remarkable story of survival has unfolded as sharks and rays demonstrate a resilient spirit. Earlier in 2023, research that examined nearly 400 coral reefs worldwide discovered a chilling pattern: the once-thriving shark populations that graced these bustling waters were disappearing. The collective effort of around 150 researchers found …

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