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May 29, 2024 by HAL
The Shark Trust organized an Easter eggcase hunt in North Wales to promote shark conservation. Over the Easter weekend, participants found 679 eggcases from various sharks and rays, boosting community engagement in marine conservation. The project highlights the importance of citizen science in protecting underwater life. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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May 28, 2024 by HAL
The Shark Trust invites everyone to participate in the Great Eggcase Hunt, which focuses on shark and ray conservation. Participants can search for and document eggcases that wash up on the beach, making it a fun and educational activity for all ages. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
April 23, 2024 by HAL
The Great Eggcase Hunt encourages people to find and record shark and ray eggcases washed up on beaches. This activity supports shark and ray conservation and is enjoyable for participants of all ages. It’s a fun way to engage with marine life and help protect these important species. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
The Great Eggcase Hunt invites participants to help with shark and ray conservation by finding and recording eggcases that wash up on beaches. This citizen science project is enjoyable for people of all ages and contributes valuable data for research and protection of these species. By getting involved, you can actively support marine life and […]
The Great Eggcase Hunt invites individuals to help with shark and ray conservation by searching for and recording eggcases that wash up on beaches. This activity is enjoyable for people of all ages and contributes valuable information for protecting marine wildlife. Participating in this citizen science project helps raise awareness of the importance of sharks […]
Join the Great Eggcase Hunt to help conserve sharks, skates, and rays. You can become a citizen scientist by finding and recording eggcases washed up on beaches. This fun activity is suitable for all ages and contributes to important research on these marine species. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
The Great Eggcase Hunt is a fun citizen science project where people search for shark and ray eggcases on beaches. Participants can help with shark conservation by finding and recording these eggcases. It’s a great activity for individuals and families of all ages to contribute to the protection of marine life. Read the full article […]
April 18, 2024 by HAL
The Great Eggcase Hunt in Australia encourages citizens to find and record eggcases from sharks, skates, and chimaeras. By partnering with CSIRO, the project aims to collect data that helps scientists understand these species better. This initiative allows scuba divers and beachgoers to contribute to shark conservation and research. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
December 6, 2023 by HAL
Robyn’s Eggcase Hunt is a citizen science project aimed at collecting data on shark and ray egg cases. Participants search beaches to find and report these egg cases, helping scientists understand the distribution and breeding habits of these species. This project raises awareness about the importance of protecting sharks and rays in our oceans. Read […]
September 4, 2023 by HAL
The White Skate (Rostroraja alba) is a Critically Endangered species found in the Northeast Atlantic, ranging from the British Isles to South Africa. Though its eggcase can reach up to 28 cm in length, this species is rarely seen in British waters today. Most verified sightings of its eggcases are from southwest Ireland and South […]
The Blue Skate, formerly known as the Common Skate, is found in the Northeast Atlantic, ranging from Iceland to the southern British Isles. Its eggcases, up to 21 cm long, are often confused with those of the larger Flapper Skate. Scuba divers may encounter these eggcases in the water or on beaches in areas like […]
The Spotted Ray (Raja montagui) is found in the Northeast Atlantic, from Norway to Morocco, including the Mediterranean and Canary Islands. Its eggcase can be up to 12 cm long and is similar to the Undulate Ray’s eggcase, though generally smaller and more common around the British coast. Many eggcases have been recorded along this […]
The Cuckoo Ray, found in the Northwest Atlantic, ranges from Norway to Morocco, including the North Sea and Mediterranean Sea. Its eggcase is distinctive, with a small rounded capsule and long upper horns, making it different from similar species. Underwater submissions of eggcase records are mostly from scientific surveys in deeper waters. Read the full […]
The Blonde Ray, or Raja brachyura, can be found in the Northeast Atlantic, from Norway to Morocco and in parts of the Mediterranean Sea. Its eggcases are larger and have unique upper horns that distinguish them from similar species like the Thornback Ray. Verified sightings of these eggcases mainly come from southwest England and surrounding […]
The Small-eyed Ray, or Raja microocellata, can be found in the Northeast Atlantic, especially from the British Isles to Morocco, mainly in the Bristol and English Channels. Its distinct eggcases, measuring about 15 cm in length, are often found washed up on beaches and reported during the Great Eggcase Hunt, helping to track their population. […]
The Shark Trust’s mobile app, the Great Eggcase Hunt, collects personal information like your name, email, and location to help log eggcase finds. Your data is only shared with agents involved in delivering the app’s services, and you consent to this by using the app. Additionally, all communications are secured by SSL encryption. Read the […]
The Great Eggcase Hunt encourages people of all ages to find and document shark and ray eggcases that wash up on beaches. This project supports shark and ray conservation efforts, making it a fun and educational activity for participants. By participating, individuals can help protect these marine species and collect valuable data. Read the full […]
June 29, 2023 by HAL
The Shark Fins Act has been passed into UK law, strengthening regulations against shark finning. Additionally, an initiative called The Great Eggcase Hunt has been launched in Australia to gather data on shark egg cases, helping scientists understand shark reproduction and distribution better. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
June 26, 2023 by HAL
The Eggcase Matching Game in Shark Focus Issue 70 provides descriptions of various shark and ray species along with their corresponding eggcase shapes. Notable examples include the Smallspotted Catshark with its elongated eggcase and the Zebra Shark, which has an oval-shaped one. Each type of eggcase is unique to the species, emphasizing the importance of […]
May 9, 2023 by HAL
The Great Eggcase Hunt has been launched in Australia, encouraging people to find and document eggcases along the coastline. This initiative invites everyone, from casual beachgoers to experienced divers, to participate and learn about the different types of eggcases found in the ocean. New identification guides will help people recognize the diverse species of these […]
May 31, 2022 by HAL
The blog offers various fun shark-related resources for people interested in learning about sharks. These include an A-Z of sharks slideshow, a poster, and an eggcase hunting activity that involves finding and recording shark eggcases on beaches. The aim is to raise awareness about shark conservation and the importance of protecting these marine creatures. Read […]
March 30, 2022 by HAL
The Great Eggcase Hunt invites people to search for eggcases of sharks and skates washed up on beaches. These eggcases are laid on the seabed and can be identified by their unique shapes. Participating in the hunt is a fun way to help with shark and ray conservation. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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