My shark photo took over the internet, inspiring countless fakes and real awarenessJune 10, 2021 – We set out to track great white sharks. But when the tables were turned, a surprising photograph went viral.
Scared to scuba? Here are 5 reasons it’s finally time to learn.March 28, 2023 – Plunging into the ocean depths will give you a new perspective on the planet—and make you fall in love with sharks.
The surprising ways sharks keep the ocean healthyJuly 27, 2021 – The predators have a vital role in stabilizing their ecosystems—and that could be even more important as climate change progresses.
This deep-sea shark is one of the world’s largest glowing animalsMarch 05, 2021 – A new study has found that three species of deep-sea shark, including the six-foot-long kitefin shark, are bioluminescent.
Cannibalism in animals is more common than you thinkJanuary 05, 2023 – Many animals eat their parents, siblings, and offspring for different reasons.
Ocean shark populations are tanking. This is how fast.July 15, 2021 – Rising demand for shark meat is outpacing shark and rays' slow growth and reproduction rates.
Animal-friendly laws are gaining traction across the U.S.January 18, 2023 – Lawmakers are increasingly restricting animal testing, puppy mills, and fur sales. Here are three key actions to watch for this year.
Deep-sea shark bonanza seen off remote island chainJune 11, 2021 – During an OceanX expedition, scientists are getting an unprecedented look into the lives of mysterious sixgill sharks, top predators that can reach lengths of 20 feet.
Save the sea otters! How cute critters can inspire kids to protect the ocean.May 23, 2022 – Nothing motivates children more than an adorable animal in trouble. Here are 5 that will inspire them to save the seas.
Where the fear of sharks came fromAugust 05, 2020 – Blockbuster films and extensive news coverage of rare attacks often portray sharks as vengeful, human-eating beasts. However, the data and conservation efforts show that sharks actually have more reasons to fear us.
These sharks have evolved to walk on land—and they did it quicklyJanuary 23, 2020 – Four new species of this colorful yet overlooked group of reef dwellers have been found since 2008, a new study says.
Shark-like fossil with manta 'wings' is unlike anything seen beforeMarch 18, 2021 – The 95-million-year-old fossil has paleontologists wondering if other ancient sharks could have also had peculiar body shapes.
Mystery event caused shark populations to crash 19 million years agoJune 03, 2021 – Fossil records show that roughly 90 percent of the planet's open-ocean sharks inexplicably vanished.
Why cracking down on the shark fin trade may be easier than we thoughtOctober 28, 2020 – Many shark fins used in a traditional Asian delicacy come from the coastal waters of just a handful of countries. The finding upends conventional notions—and could make this conservation challenge easier to tackle.
Why a COVID-19 vaccine could further imperil deep-sea sharksNovember 13, 2020 – Shark liver oil can make vaccines more effective, but increased demand could harm critically endangered species. Pfizer and Moderna's promising vaccine candidates do not contain the substance.
