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Could sharks and rays be headed for a global extinction?
Biology

Could sharks and rays be headed for a global extinction?

A new study finds that over one-third of sharks and rays are threatened and may be at risk of extinction.
November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 Elena Gadoutsis
A game of shark and ray: Rays act differently when sharks are around
Behavior

A game of shark and ray: Rays act differently when sharks are around

As our oceans change, we don’t really know what the current decline of sharks means for stingrays, or for the…
June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 Kristin Huizenga
A Tree of Life Project With Some Serious Bite
Sharkbites Saturday

A Tree of Life Project With Some Serious Bite

If you have any intererst in shark anatomy, ecology or evolution, find out about a must-see website designed by the…
June 23, 2018 Jasmin Graham
Baby come back: capture-induced premature birthing in elasmobranchs
Biology Coastal Management Conservation Fisheries Human impacts

Baby come back: capture-induced premature birthing in elasmobranchs

Capturing pregnant elasmobranchs can induce stress-related abortions. Read more to understand why and what can be done to prevent this!
January 27, 2018January 28, 2018 Aditi Tripathy
Conservation Policy Sharkbites Saturday

How just 3% saves 50%: Small expansions of protected areas in “shark hot spots” could save HALF of currently endangered Sharks, Skates, and Rays

The old adage of, "work smarter, not harder" even applies to shark conservation...read on to learn how targeted expansion of…
April 15, 2017June 11, 2017 Amanda Ingram
Fisheries

Should all shark fishing be banned?

It might seem like a no-brainer to ban shark fishing as well as the sale and trade of shark products.…
March 1, 2017March 4, 2017 Megan Chen
Biology Ecology

Daredevil: Chilean devil rays dive to extreme depths and escape without brain freeze

Chilean devil rays were previously thought to live near the surface, however, this research reveals they are among the deepest…
September 18, 2014September 19, 2014 Megan Chen

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