December 18th, 2012

Qatar Whale Shark Project

Qatar Whale Shark Project

Whale Shark aggregations and biodiversity in the Arabian Gulf – an example of research collaboration between authorities, research institutions and the oil industry in Qatar. PDF – DOWNLOAD    

Australia 1956: These Sharks Need Protection

Bycatch mitigation pingers on shark control nets in Australia

Bycatch mitigation pingers on shark control nets in Australia

Published online on 13. December 2012 Acoustic characterisation of bycatch mitigation pingers on shark control nets in Queensland, Australia Christine Erbe, Craig McPherson ABSTRACT: The Queensland Shark Control Program (QSCP) uses pingers to prevent marine mammal entanglement in shark control nets along public beaches, in Queensland, Australia. Acoustic emissions of Fumunda F3 (designed for humpback