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Scuba News
April 25, 2024 by HAL
Basking sharks are the second-largest sharks in the world. They are gentle giants that primarily feed on plankton by filtering seawater through their gills. Divers often have the chance to see these sharks as they swim near the surface, making them a fascinating species to encounter while scuba diving. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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Basking sharks face numerous threats, including fishing, habitat loss, and climate change. Conservation efforts are crucial for their survival. Protecting these gentle giants will help maintain healthy ocean ecosystems. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
Basking sharks are gentle giants that return to UK waters from May to October to feed on plankton. They are the second-largest fish in the world and can grow over 12 meters long, making them easy to identify with their large mouths. If you spot one, report it to help scientists track these fascinating creatures […]
Basking sharks can be identified by their unique fin markings, which are used in research to track their movements and estimate their population size. This identification is done through high-quality photographs submitted by divers and researchers. Understanding these sharks is crucial for their conservation, especially since they are vulnerable and highly migratory. Read the full […]
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 […]
Scientists have made significant discoveries about a giant prehistoric shark after uncovering complete skeletons. These findings provide new insights into what these massive creatures looked like, enhancing our understanding of shark evolution. Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org
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 […]
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. […]
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
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
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 […]
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