Papahānaumokuākea sanctuary status to bring strengthened conservation, management to area of Hawaiian National Marine Monument January 15, 2025 Signed in the final hours under the Biden- Harris Administration, NOAA is […]
Read MoreDefend Our National Marine Sanctuaries
A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that would amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. The Act protects US marine habitat, underwater natural resources and cultural heritage treasures, and empowers community input on the use of our national marine sanctuaries.
Read MoreDo Sharks Speak?
Sharks are often called the Silent Killer, but are they really silent? Communication can include many senses, and sharks have senses that few other species possess. Sharks have evolved as […]
Read MoreSHARKED Act Reintroduced and Passes Through House- Add Your Comments
Jan 30, 2025 “As a lifelong fisherman, I have seen firsthand the impact of shark depredation on our marine ecosystem and the sportfishing community,” said Congressman Wittman (R,VA). This point […]
Read MoreWhy I Will Not Eat Shark Fin Soup This Lunar New Year
01/29/2024 Guest Essay by Volunteer Hana Lin As a Singaporean high school student of Chinese descent, Lunar New Year is one of my favorite times of the year. It is […]
Read MoreThe History of US Shark Finning and Fin Trade Regulation
Since the 1950s industrial fishing pressure has increased 18 times. Many populations of pelagic fish like swordfish and tuna have declined severely and sharks have suffered most. Scientists estimate that […]
Read MoreHope for Sharks and Marine Habitat
Shark Newsletter December 24, 2024 View this email in your browser This year, as part of our Kahu Manō campaign to reduce retention and bycatch of critically endangered sharks, Shark […]
Read MoreDead Sharks and Rays in Aquatic Park
During the week of February 6 a colleague reported via Reddit seeing several dead bat rays and leopard sharks at Berkeley’s Aquatic Park. After investigating, a biologist from Shark Stewards recorded nearly 20 dead leopard sharks and bat rays at Aquatic Park.
Read MoreShark Sex- How Sharks Do It
Shark sex- How sharks reproduce- a diversity of strategies from asexual to eggs to sexual reproduction. Sharks are amazing!
Read MoreHosting a Plastic Free Event
For pot-luck, encourage guests to avoid plastic to go containers, and bring reusable containers and take containers home with them for cleaning, disposal or recycling. Here are some tips for event hosts for a plastic free event.
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