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
Read MoreEnd California’s Driftnet Fishery
Bill passed by Congress in 2020 and Vetoed by Trump is reintroduced U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) have reintroduced the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act in […]
Read MoreShark Science and Fun
New Book Sharks For Kids: A Junior Scientist’s Guide To Great Whites, Hammerheads, And Other Sharks In The Sea If you’ve been searching for in-depth sharks books for kids, Sharks for […]
Read MoreLurking with Leopard Sharks
Like many people who dive, I love sharks. I like to dive with sharks, swim with sharks and photograph sharks. I also commit most of my waking time working to […]
Read MoreNew Study Finds Shark Populations Down 71%
San Francisco conservation group calls for immediate cessation of shark and ray fishing.
Read MoreSupport the New National Marine Sanctuary in Hawaiian Seas
On November 19th,2023 NOAA initiated the process to designate portions of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument as a national marine sanctuary. This designation would build on existing management by adding conservation benefits, research […]
Read MoreSenator Marco Rubio Blocks Shark Protection in Senate
Last week, Congress was in the process of including the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act into the end-of-year legislative package. This bill would have removed the United States from the […]
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