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Feeding habits of Ningaloo stingrays in the spotlight
Published on 7 May, 2013 at 3:13 in Research | Viewed times | No Comments
News Release Murdoch University 06. May 2013 ——————— A new study has shed light on the diets and feeding habits of Ningaloo’s stingrays, information which has never been documented before. “As meso-predators, stingrays are an important link between the top and bottom of the food chain,” said Dr Owen O’Shea, of Murdoch University and the
New eco study looks at Great white shark behavior
In a new study published in PLOS ONE titled, "White sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) scavenging on whales and its potential role in further shaping the ecology of an apex predator," Captain Chris Fallows from Apex Expeditions collaborated with University of Miami (UM) scientists Dr. Neil Hammerschlag and Austin Gallagher, to explore the behaviors of Great white sharks scavenging on dead...
Shark tooth weapons reveal missing shark species in Central Pacific islands
Published on 4 Apr, 2013 at 12:47 in Research | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release Public Library of Science 3-Apr-2013 19th c. shark tooth weapons reveal 2 shark species no longer native to Gilbert Islands The Gilbert Island reefs in the Central Pacific were once home to two species of sharks not previously reported in historic records or contemporary studies. The species were discovered in a new analysis
Scientists confirm first two-headed bull shark
News Release Michigan State University March 25, 2013 Scientists have confirmed the discovery of the first-ever, two-headed bull shark. The study, led by Michigan State University and appearing in the Journal of Fish Biology, confirmed the specimen, found in the Gulf of Mexico April 7, 2011, was a single shark with two heads, rather than
New research shows white sharks have a larger appetite than originally thought
A ground-breaking new study challenges popular assumptions about the feeding behaviour of the world's largest predatory fish, the white shark. The research, which has been published in the prestigious journal Scientific Reports, suggests that white sharks may have much higher energy needs than previously thought.
Mystery sharks off Rottnest shed new light on species
News Release The University of Western Australia 28. February 2013 ———————— The discovery of two sharks never seen before in Australian waters is set to re-write scientists’ understanding of the species. Shark biologist Ryan Kempster, of The University of Western Australia’s Oceans Institute, said the rare sharks were caught off Rottnest Island two years ago
New research on migratory behavior of oceanic whitetip sharks can help shape conservation strategies
News Release The Institute for Ocean Conservation Science 20. February 2013 ———————— Some sharks spend extended time periods in the protected waters of The Bahamas yet roam long distances when they leave. STONY BROOK, NY, February 20, 2013 – As the nations of the world prepare to vote on measures to restrict international trade in
Lufthansa tests the effects of shark skin in flight
Published on 17 Feb, 2013 at 18:47 in Research | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release Deutsche Lufthansa AG Media Relations Lufthansa Group 05. February 2013 Key phrase of the week: Learning from nature Two Lufthansa Airbus A340-300s are taking part in a very special mission as part of a trial scheduled to run until summer 2013. Eight 10 x 10 cm test patches have been placed on the
Caterpillar to Sponsor OCEARCH, Performing Global Shark Research on the Ocean
Press Release Caterpillar Inc. 14. February 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sponsorship will help fund sustainable marine practices to further research on sharks—a key member of the ocean’s ecological system PEORIA, Ill.—Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) and OCEARCH have agreed to a multi-year partnership that will help propel the OCEARCH organization’s global research on sharks. OCEARCH has led
Scientists using holiday snaps to identify whale sharks
Published on 9 Feb, 2013 at 20:31 in Research | Viewed times | No Comments
News Release Imperial College London 31. January 2013 Holidaymakers’ photos could help scientists track the movements of giant endangered sharks living in the waters of the Indian Ocean. A new study, led by a researcher from Imperial College London, is the first to show that these publically sourced photographs are suitable for use in conservation
Funding for Aberdeen research using shark immune systems to develop drugs
Published on 6 Feb, 2013 at 20:26 in Research | Viewed times | No Comments
News Release University of Aberdeen 06 February 2013 ————————— Pioneering drug discovery gets major funding to move to next stage A pioneering drug development team at the University of Aberdeen has received a £1.5M funding boost to accelerate the progress of multiple novel drug leads to tackle cancer and diseases such as debilitating inflammatory conditions
Taking a Bite at the Shark Bite
Published on 2 Feb, 2013 at 20:25 in Research | Viewed times | No Comments
News Release Nova Southeastern University Friday, February 1st, 2013 ———————————— NSU researchers study the bacteria of a shark’s mouth to improve medical treatment for shark bite victims FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. — Researchers from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) are conducting a unique scientific study of bacteria found in the mouths of sharks to develop better medical
Curtin University turn their Sonar Heads to shark detection
Published on 31 Jan, 2013 at 19:57 in Research | Viewed times | No Comments
Curtin University, Western Australia Dr Miles Parsons Research Fellow / Centre for Marine Science and Technology Perth, Western Australia, January 2013 Curtin University’s Centre for Marine Science and Technology (CMST) has welcomed the Western Australian Government’s decision to award $273k from the Applied Research Program to develop sonar imaging techniques to detect sharks. The Hon.
Shark Bite Researchers Work With Local Shark Tournament
Published on 27 Jan, 2013 at 14:46 in Research | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release The Blacktip Challenge January 21, 2013 Researchers Work With The Blacktip Challenge To Improve The Medical Treatment of Shark Attack Victims The Blacktip Challenge is an exciting combination of competitive sport fishing, adventure, entertainment, scientific research and education. As the anglers battle Florida’s winter weather, researchers from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and St.
New study shows small cookiecutter shark feeds on flesh of great white
Researchers have discovered the great white shark, one of the most feared ocean predators, can occasionally become prey for the mysterious cookiecutter shark, a lone predator one-tenth its size.