March 22, 2021 By Karen McVeigh The Guardian
Research in Australian bay shows absence of apex predators can exacerbate extreme climate damage.
Sharks ‘Critical’ to Restoring Damaged Ecosystems, Finds Study
Sharks Nearby? A Bottle of Seawater Can Hold the Answer, Study Says
August 21, 2020 By Elizabeth Clare Alberts Mongabay
Two liters of seawater, or about half a gallon. That’s all that’s needed to detect the presence of sharks in the ocean, according to a new study. A group of researchers from Florida International University (FIU), New College of Florida and Havenworth Coastal Conservation recently teamed up to develop a new method of detecting the presence of blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus) in Terra Ceia Bay, a semi-enclosed bay on the west coast of Florida. Flo
Mercury With That? Shark Fins Served with Illegal Doses of Heavy Metals
June 19, 2020 By Elizabeth Claire Alberts Mongabay
Shark fin soup is said to be the food of emperors, but a new study finds this “luxury” dish may not be so favorable to the person who eats it. A team of international researchers discovered that shark fins contain high levels of mercury — in most cases, much higher than what’s legally considered safe for human consumption.