JinYu follows two young Chinese students with the NGO Shark Stewards as they investigate mercury content in fish samples collected in San Francisco and Hong Kong Chinatowns.
Read MoreStop Illegal Fishing by Taiwan Owned Bumble Bee Tuna
USA based Bumble Bee Foods has been bought by Taiwan’s Fong Chun Formosa (FCF) Fishery Company. FCF has a deplorable record of brutal labor and illegal fishing practices including shark finning.
Read MoreInspired by Women in Ocean Science- April News
Shark Stewards is honoring women in ocean science during Women’s History Month by featuring stories shared by women on our team.
Read MoreRachel Carson: My Inspiration
I first heard of Rachel Carson as a girl at a local natural foods market called The Good Earth. I saw a mural of her on the wall, and I later learned that she had been an inspiration for this market which had an organic cafe dedicated to her. I didn’t recognize then what an influence this woman would have on my life.
Read MoreAfter Catching COVID, a Polar Bear Swims Again
An open-water swimmer returns to the freezing sea, savoring the breath of life.
Read MoreCristina Mittermeir: Women Who Inspire Women to Save Sharks
Now one of the most prestigious conservationist photographers in the world — as well as co-founder of her own ocean conservation group, SeaLegacy.org— Mittermeier has continues to work alongside people with diverse backgrounds to produce media and art to help spark conversations about ocean conservation and climate change.
Read MoreTracking California Soupfin’s Sharks to La Jolla Shores
A new acoustic shark tagging study by Dr. Andrew Nosal, a shark scientist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, reported that every three years the same soupfin sharks (Galeorhinus galeus), return to La Jolla shores.
Read MoreSharks and Marine Protected Areas
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an effective tool for restoring ocean biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Read MoreSharkophile: Interview with David McGuire
David McGuire, marine biologist and shark advocate, is the founder of the Ocean Health and Shark Conservation non-profit Shark Stewards dedicated to saving sharks and protecting critical marine habitat. As a sailing captain, divemaster, and filmmaker, David explores the ocean on numerous sailing voyages producing media with an emphasis on sharks and ocean awareness.
Read MoreNews: Celebrating Women in Science
Shark Stewards is celebrating women in science by featuring stories from women on our team. A majority of our membership and leadership team are women (and many are scientists!) so we are kicking off a series of essays on our blog during Women’s History Month
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