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Very well said. Though the media has been guilty of painting sharks as "mindless killers," they must now strive to change these negative perceptions that they have cultivated. #Sharks#SharkConservation
New blog post is up! This one's all about the biggest threats sharks face today (spoiler: they're all due to humans) and 5 things that you can do to help save the sharks! #Sharks#SharkConservation#LB321
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Who is the real enemy? We are. But we have the opportunity to be heroes as well & take a stand for the oceans. See #SharkwaterExtinction, get informed and then take action to #savesharks!
Screenings tonight!
Napa CA: https://t.co/mTJwTIpk4g
Barcelona: https://t.co/Qc4fDEG7iQ
Recently, scientists performed the first ultrasounds on whale sharks in the wild. Although none of these sharks were found to be pregnant, this expedition has paved the way for future studies on whale shark reproductive biology. #Sharks#WhaleSharks#LB321
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Ask and you shall receive. Without further ado, here is my second blog post... an ode to my favorite species on the planet: the Great White Shark. I hope I did them justice. #Sharks#GreatWhiteSharks#LB321
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Great white sharks have exhibited so many "fin"-tastic adaptations that have allowed them to become the perfect ocean predator. This is one of the reasons why they're my favorite animals! #LB321
Great white sharks have a specialized blood vessel structure – called a countercurrent exchanger – that allows them to maintain a body temperature that is higher than the surrounding water. This adaptation provides them with a major advantage when hunting in cold water.
While young great white sharks feed primarily on fish, adults seek fattier and more active prey like seals. Stay tuned for my full blog post on great whites that is dropping later today! #Sharks#GreatWhiteSharks#LB321
We must be cautious with terms that posses the power to sway an individual's way of thinking. For even more fun and interesting facts regarding sharks follow @more__sharks
I never had considered that using the term "shark attack" when referencing shark-human interactions could increase public fear surrounding these events. This is a quick and interesting read that is worth taking a look at! #sharks#LB321
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Spoiler alert: I'm already deep into working on this next blog post, which will be about Great Whites. I made the mistake of allowing this poll to be open for much longer than I thought, so I am officially "shutting it down." Sorry to all of the Mako fans out there #LB321
It's great to see that Maxim's announced a total ban on their shark fin soup, but it's disappointing that this will not fully be implemented until 2020. Shark finning is unsustainable and cruel and should be ended NOW. #SharkConservation#Sharks#LB321
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A new study in Australia suggests that increasing pride in local shark populations leads to increased support for non-lethal policies against sharks after shark attacks. Definitely worth the read:
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Just as it's important for you to go out and vote tomorrow, it's also important to push for legislation for issues that you're passionate about. Did you know that over 70 MILLION sharks are killed each year for their fins alone? Tell your representative to say #NoSharkFin. #LB321
Sharks have played a vital role in maintaining healthy oceans for hundreds of millions of years as a top predator. But today, they need YOUR help.
Tell your representative to support a nationwide ban on the trade of shark fins: https://t.co/k8MFIDbCRJ #FinBanNow
Mark/recapture studies like these can provide important information on population trends and also help project future trends. With white sharks and humans living almost side-by-side for certain months of the year, these studies can better help beachgoers and sharks coexist #LB321