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
One Of Biden’s Biggest Climate Change Challenges? The Oceans.
March 18, 2021 By Lauren Sommer NPR
Ocean scientists say the Biden Administration is taking office at a critical time. Sea levels are rising, fish are migrating away from where they’re normally caught, and the water itself is becoming more acidic as it absorbs carbon dioxide that humans emit.
Shark Populations Are Crashing, With a ‘Very Small Window’ to Avert Disaster
January 27, 2021 By Catrin Einhorn The New York Times
In just the last half-century, humans have caused a staggering, worldwide drop in the number of sharks and rays that swim the open oceans, scientists have found in the first global assessment of its kind, published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
Why Cracking Down on the Shark Fin Trade May Be Easier Than We Thought
October 27, 2020 By David Shiffman National Geographic
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.
Opinion: Why We Need Sharks: The True Nature of the Ocean’s ‘Monstrous Villains’
July 6, 2020 By Helen Scales The Guardian
Why did dolphins get Flipper while sharks got Jaws? These majestic, diverse animals bring balance to the ocean ecosystem – and they’re in grave danger.