New #BeyondJaws Episode Alert! Learning about whale sharks takes on a whole new meaning when you hear from someone who’s dedicated his career to studying them. @simonpierce, co-founder @MarineMegafauna, shares his journey about these gentle giants. https://t.co/wnNuBvZGJU
@bpennylane@WhaleSharkRocky@OCEARCH@BiopixelTV Great! If you take a photo of the left side of the shark, you can upload it to https://t.co/05Oom2fL3j for an ID 🫡. Have an amazing time!
🚨NUEVO ARTÍCULO CIENTÍFICO👉🏼 Local diver knowledge reveals decline in scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) at seamounts in the southwestern Gulf of California, by Katy Ayres el al.
📷: 1. @simonpierce en Galápagos / 2. Walter Pisco: cardumen de martillos, El Bajo, 2018.
REMINDER: Today is the last day to submit your proposal for the SCS Small Research Grant. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Visit our website to view the proposal instructions and download the grant application form https://t.co/yxqDP6I7lD
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The SCS is excited to announce a Request for Proposals for a #Sawfishresearch & #Conservation Small Research Grant. Please see the attached document for the proposal instructions and grant application form.
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New OA paper - Ever wanted to know how fast shortfin mako #sharks actually swim? We're beginning to find out w/ new bio-logging tags and it's surprising - great work by @MarBioMatt @thembauk@MoveCIBIO @OkeanosUac @OceanEarthUoS@nunoqueiroz29
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July 14th is #SharkAwarenessDay , and this year we're going to be highlighting some of the most threatened and least known marine fishes: rhino rays! Join us, and use #RhinoRay when you post. Please contact us for a media toolkit with images and talking points.
Holy moly. @MarineMegafauna describes the newly developed process for underwater ultrasound and blood collection from #endangered whale sharks. (Hint: it involves a waterproof ultrasound unit, a jetpack, and a MacGyver'ed double syringe.)