The Race Against Extinction: Genetic Lifeline Discovered for Endangered Shortfin Mako Sharks
The shortfin mako shark is on the brink of extinction due to overfishing, yet genetic analysis reveals that Atlantic ...
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Cuttlefish ink may overwhelm sharks’ sense of smell
The main component of common cuttlefish ink — melanin — strongly sticks to shark smell sensors, possibly explaining why the predators avoid ink.
6,000-pound basking shark washes up on Cape Cod in the winter: Possibly ‘made a wrong turn’ and got trapped
Even though it’s the heart of winter, sharks are still in frigid waters of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. One of those sharks ...
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This Baby Shark Was Born Without A Dad, Causing A Flurry Of Commotion
At an aquarium in Louisiana, the arrival of a baby swell shark has caused a flurry of commotion, especially since […] ...
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Valentine’s Day on Orcas | Calendar of events
The Fire of Love – second Annual Valentine’s Day event at Orcas Center is on Friday, Feb. 14, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Madrona Room, Orcas Center, by donation. Enjoy hot cider, tea and popcorn. Bring ...
Digital Resurrection: Scientists Are on a Mission To Preserve the World’s Most Endangered Marine Mammal
FAU, SeaWorld San Diego, and the San Diego Natural History Museum have joined forces to scan the rare skeleton of the vaquita, the world's smallest and most endangered porpoise. The vaquita, meaning ...