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April 24, 2024 by HAL
Angel sharks are flat, bottom-dwelling predators that wait for prey, mainly flatfish. With at least 24 species, many are critically endangered due to fishing methods that harm their populations. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these vulnerable species, especially in the Mediterranean and Wales, where they face serious threats from habitat loss and fishing practices. […]
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The Oceanics Programme is an important conservation initiative focused on protecting oceanic sharks and rays. These species face serious threats from overfishing, and the program aims to improve fisheries management to help restore their populations and ensure their sustainability in the ocean. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
The Community Engagement Programme focuses on working with communities to promote best practices for the conservation of sharks and rays. It combines citizen science projects, ecotourism guidelines, and collaboration with researchers and conservationists to create positive impacts for these species. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
The Mediterranean Sea is home to many shark and ray species, but over half of them are at risk of extinction. With numerous countries and a vast fishing industry surrounding it, the region faces diverse challenges in marine conservation. The Mediterranean Programme focuses on protecting these species through policies, recovery efforts, and community engagement. Read […]
Jake Davies explores the Red Sea on the Ghazala Explorer, facing rough waters for a dive at Thomas Reef. The dive includes a descent through a canyon, passing under an arch as part of the underwater adventure. Read the entire article at www.scubaverse.com
Collaboration among shark conservationists is essential for success in protecting sharks. The Shark Trust partners with various organizations worldwide to promote shark welfare and conservation efforts. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
Conservation efforts for sharks focus on improving their status in fisheries management. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) serves as a legal framework for protecting species that move across borders. Additionally, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) helps regulate trade to prevent over-exploitation of sharks. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
Sawfish are large, ray-like fish known for their unique saw-shaped snouts. These fish can grow up to 7 meters long, but their populations have greatly declined, making them endangered. As scuba divers, knowing about sawfish can help raise awareness for ocean conservation and the need to protect these incredible creatures. Read the full article at […]
There are over 500 species of sharks, along with skates, rays, and chimaeras, each uniquely adapted to their environments. Promoting shark conservation is vital, and there are many projects available for communities to get involved in and learn more about these important ocean creatures. Engaging with discovery projects can help raise awareness and support for […]
The Sustainable Fisheries Project in the UK aims to support the sustainability of shark, skate, and ray fisheries. It focuses on improving data collection for species that lack population estimates and encourages best practices for handling sharks to increase their survival after being caught. By ensuring sustainable fishing practices, the project seeks to protect these […]
The Falkland Islands Project aims to improve species-specific reporting and sustainable fisheries management for sharks, skates, and rays in the waters around the Falkland Islands. With 18 species of skate present, accurate catch reporting is crucial to track population trends and ensure sustainable practices. The project also includes educational materials to help fishers identify different […]
Fishing advisories help the fishing industry understand the current laws regarding sharks, skates, and rays in UK and EU waters. These advisories are accessible on mobile devices and are regionally focused for easier understanding. It is important for all users to keep up with changes in quotas and legislation by checking with relevant fishery authorities. […]
The Shark Trust provides a variety of resources for anyone interested in shark and marine conservation. These include educational toolkits, fact files about different shark species, animated videos, and engaging posters. These materials are valuable for teachers, aquarists, and shark lovers wanting to learn more about these important ocean creatures. Read the full article at […]
Shark Heads is an interactive quiz show designed to educate people about sharks. It can be accessed via livestream and involves teams competing to test their shark knowledge. This initiative is part of wider efforts to promote shark conservation and awareness of their importance in the ocean ecosystem. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
Minimums are not targets in diving experience. Quality of dives matters as much as quantity. Mistakes and problem-solving enhance experience. Divers benefit from varying dive conditions for a broader experience. Read the entire article at www.thehumandiver.com
The Flat Shark Showcase highlights the urgent need for conservation of flat sharks, such as angel sharks and guitarfish, that are among the most threatened groups of elasmobranchs in the Mediterranean. Despite the collaborative efforts of various partners, conservation action is critical for several critically endangered species and other threatened rays, requiring better protection measures […]
Guitarfishes, including the critically endangered Giant Guitarfish, face severe threats from fishing activities in the Mediterranean. They are often caught by small, unregulated fishing boats that lead to a decline in their population. The Shark Trust is working with various partners to improve conservation efforts and better protect these species, especially by monitoring fish markets […]
The Big Shark Pledge aims to help protect oceanic sharks and rays from extinction due to overfishing. Research shows that more than 75% of these species are at risk, having declined by 71% over the last 50 years. Donations support efforts to pressure governments and improve fisheries management for the recovery of shark populations in […]
Dive Worldwide will support Bite-Back with donations from client bookings over the next year, aiming to raise £3,000. Phil North highlighted the company’s commitment to the UK charity. Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
Scuba divers can use a Shark Shield, which generates electrical pulses to deter sharks by affecting their sensitive nose receptors. Read the entire article at forscubadivers.com
Scientists report findings, 04.23.24. Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
April 23, 2024 by HAL
DEMA Show 2024 in Las Vegas is open for registration, happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 19th to 22nd. Read the entire article at www.divephotoguide.com
To succeed in scuba retail sales, embrace the role of a salesperson and prioritize revenue generation. Confidence is key in navigating the sales landscape effectively. Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
Vintage Dive Weekend at History of Diving Museum is happening this weekend, featuring dive historians and reenactments of iconic divers like Mike Nelson and Jacques Cousteau. Participants can experience putting a classic Navy Mark V diver in the water and try out a Miller-Dunn helmet worn by William Beebe. Read the entire article at www.divenewswire.com
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