The study, titled “Walking, Swimming, or Hitching a Ride”, was published in the journal Marine and Freshwater Research examined nine known species of walking sharks and make interesting hypothesis about their evolution. The sharks evolved the ability to walk and survive in low oxygen environments because it helped them forage for food in environments where other sharks couldn’t survive.
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Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an effective tool for restoring ocean biodiversity and ecosystem services.
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Join Shark Stewards for a month-long photo exhibit titled Sanctuaries, MPAs and Marine Monuments, featuring images from the Pacific Ocean’s healthiest marine habitat and species from whales to sharks.
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