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May 6, 2024 by HAL
Diving with sharks can be intimidating, but understanding their behavior and following five safety tips can help you feel more at ease underwater. Read the entire article at forscubadivers.com
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May 5, 2024 by HAL
Sharks, despite being apex predators, face life-threatening challenges from small creatures, showcasing their vulnerability at times. Read the entire article at forscubadivers.com
May 4, 2024 by HAL
Sharks, apex predators, show fear towards dolphins, sparking the question of whether sharks fear dolphins. Read the entire article at forscubadivers.com
April 30, 2024 by HAL
Sharks are misunderstood apex predators that we fear, but such fear can be detrimental when encountering them in open water. Read the entire article at forscubadivers.com
April 29, 2024 by HAL
Celeste Ackerman is celebrating her 6th birthday by asking for donations to help save sharks instead of receiving gifts. She is raising funds for the Big Shark Pledge Appeal, which aims to restore shark populations in the ocean and make necessary changes for their recovery. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
April 24, 2024 by HAL
Excessive fishing threatens sharks and rays, making fisheries engagement crucial for their protection. The Shark Trust works to promote sustainable management through government consultations, educational materials, and policy involvement. They focus on ensuring that all fishing practices are backed by science to help maintain healthy marine ecosystems. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
March brought important news about sharks and their challenges. In Brazil, researchers found that centuries-old shark teeth can provide valuable information about ocean life. Meanwhile, in the Mediterranean, heavy metals are threatening sharks, rays, and other marine species due to pollution and climate change. Additionally, the development of hammerhead shark embryos has offered new insights […]
The Shark Trust App is a tool aimed at helping people get involved in shark conservation. It offers educational resources, encourages citizen science projects like finding shark eggcases, and supports fundraisers for shark welfare. By joining events or adopting a shark, users can contribute to the protection of these vital ocean creatures. Read the full […]
You can become a citizen scientist without being a trained scientist. Citizen science helps conservation efforts by collecting important data on sharks and rays, which supports research and informs protection strategies. Projects like the Great Eggcase Hunt and the Shark Sightings Database allow divers and beachgoers to contribute to shark conservation. Read the full article […]
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
April 23, 2024 by HAL
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
April 22, 2024 by HAL
Liam Molina has created a book about sharks to raise awareness of the difficulties they face due to human actions. He plans to donate a portion of sales to the Shark Trust and start a fundraiser to help support shark conservation efforts. New divers can contribute to protecting sharks by getting involved with such initiatives. […]
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
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