December 7th, 2014

The trade in sharks and their products in the United Arab Emirates

The trade in sharks and their products in the United Arab Emirates

Published online on 05. December 2014 The trade in sharks and their products in the United Arab Emirates Rima W. Jabado, Saif M. Al Ghais, Waleed Hamza, Aaron C. Henderson, Julia L.Y. Spaet, Mahmood S. Shivji, Robert H. Hanner ABSTRACT: The rapid growth in the demand for shark products, particularly fins, has led to the

A new metaheuristic algorithm based on shark smell optimization

A new metaheuristic algorithm based on shark smell optimization

Published online on 02. December 2014 A new metaheuristic algorithm based on shark smell optimization Oveis Abedinia, Nima Amjady, Ali Ghasemi ABSTRACT: In this article, a new metaheuristic optimization algorithm is introduced. This algorithm is based on the ability of shark, as a superior hunter in the nature, for finding prey, which is taken from

A C-type lectin isolated from the skin of Japanese bullhead shark binds a remarkably broad range of sugars and induces blood coagulation

A C-type lectin isolated from the skin of Japanese bullhead shark binds a remarkably broad range of sugars and induces blood coagulation

Published online on 29. November 2014 A C-type lectin isolated from the skin of Japanese bullhead shark (Heterodontus japonicus) binds a remarkably broad range of sugars and induces blood coagulation Shigeyuki Tsutsui, Yuma Dotsuta, Ayaka Ono, Masanari Suzuki, Hiroaki Tateno, Jun Hirabayashi, Osamu Nakamura ABSTRACT: The aim of the present study was to determine the

Does ammonia trigger hyperventilation in the spiny dogfish ?

Does ammonia trigger hyperventilation in the spiny dogfish ?

Published online on 20. November 2014 Does ammonia trigger hyperventilation in the elasmobranch, Squalus acanthias suckleyi ? Gudrun De Boeck, Chris M. Wood ABSTRACT: We examined the ventilatory response of the spiny dogfish, to elevated internal or environmental ammonia. Sharks were injected via arterial catheters with ammonia solutions or their Na salt equivalents sufficient to

AFMA not flakey about shark handling

AFMA not flakey about shark handling

Media Release Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) 04. December 2014 ————————- Recognising the important role that sharks, rays and related species play in Australia’s ecosystems, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) together with Monash University and the shark fishing industry have developed a guide to increase the survival rate of sharks and rays accidentally caught

Guide: Shark and Ray Handling Practices

Guide: Shark and Ray Handling Practices

Shark and Ray Handling Practices A guide for commercial fishers in southern Australia By the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, 2014 PDF – DOWNLOAD