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@mustlovesharks
Baby steps: These newborn epaulette sharks are using their fins to get around their exhibit, just like the adults.
#Visitorpicture by @sharkmamalisey #regram #sharks #scienceofsharks #epaulettesharks #Hemiscylliumocellatum #cutebabyanimals #newenglandaquarium #boston #massachusetts (at New England Aquarium)
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GVI Seychelles volunteer Susanne releases her first Sicklefin Lemon shark whilst assisting us with our tag & release monitoring project.
ECOTOURISM IS NOT WORKING FOR REEF SHARKS
Wildlife tourism has been shown to cause behavioural changes to numerous shark and ray species, also this activity could probably generate ecological cascading effects on marine communities.
Feeding sharks as part of the tourist attractions can have an impact on the health of whitetip reef sharks (Triaenodon obesus), since motivates them to expend energy when they should be resting, according to a study released in the scientific journal Biological Conservation.
The study shows that tourism elicits behavioural changes and suggests that provisioning causes an increase in the daily energy expenditure of whitetip reef sharks by elevating activity levels during periods when they normally rest. This represents some of the clearest evidence to date that ecotourism can impact critical biological functions in wild animals
Reference: Barnett et al. 2016. Ecotourism increases the field metabolic rate of whitetip reef sharks. Biological Conservation.
Photo: Plubic domain
Find Dory, but don’t buy her!
Finding Dory, the sequel to Finding Nemo, is coming out today, June 17th 2016. A few years ago, Finding Nemo was such a massive success that it drove demand for pet clownfish through the roof, and resulted in hurting the wild population, instead of fostering an appreciation for marine animals in their natural habitats. Over 90% of the clownfish sold came from the big, blue sea! Let’s avoid doing the exact same thing with Dory, shall we?
The case of Dory, or the case of blue tangs, is a bit different from clownfish. A “Finding Nemo effect” and a similar pet-trade boom could have catastrophic results for this species.
First of all, blue tangs aren’t bred in captivity. Blue tangs are pelagic spawners, meaning that they need sufficient space to breed and mate in mid-water columns. Once the eggs are hatched in captivity, it is extremely difficult to keep them alive. This means that every blue tang you will see in tanks or at the pet store has been taken from the wild.
Second of all, chances are they were taken illegally. Regulations and their enforcement vary from country to country, but live saltwater fish like Dory are too often illegally collected using sodium cyanide as a liquid stun gun. For clownfish, scientists have witnessed local extinctions in areas they were collected in, and to the destruction of reefs and other species with this method.
Moreover, very little is actually known about the species. Subsequently, researchers don’t know if the blue tang population would be able to withstand increased demand after the movie release.
Behavioral ecologist Culum Brown works on fish cognition and welfare, and he reveals what is known about the species in an interview with NPR:
“You’ll be shocked to discover that we actually know very little about cognition in blue tangs. Correction … make that nothing. But that is true for the vast majority of the 32+ thousand species of fish out there.
“We know that their skin reflects light at 490nm (deep blue) and they tend to get lighter at night (this is under hormone control). They have very sharp spines on either side of their tail which erect when [the fish are] frightened. They have a huge distribution (Indo-Pacific) but are under threat from illegal collection. They graze algae on coral reefs, which is a very important job because it prevents the corals from being over-grown.”
So what can you do to save Nemo and Dory?
If you must have a clownfish in your tank, make sure it was bred sustainably in captivity and not taken from the wild. As for having a Dory, you get it, it’s a big no-no. Keep Dory on the reef.
The aquarium industry harvests more than 1 million clownfish from their natural habitats every year so they can be sold as pets. This overharvesting, along with other stressors like global warming, is likely leading to the depletion of clownfish populations in places like the Philippines and the Great Barrier Reef.
Captive breeding has proved to be a sustainable alternative that can meet the demands for ornamental fish like Nemo, without hurting the reef’s populations. Tank Watch is also an app that helps you identify the captive-bred (good) from the wild-caught (bad) fish.
While you go out and see this movie over the weekend, remember to educate yourself on the many species represented (including a whale shark and a beluga whale!). Many of them are under some sort of threat in the wild. All of these species are better off out in the sea, so if you fall in love with one of them and instead of taking Dory out of the ocean, I hope you moviegoers will support research, education and conservation!
Big Shark // Vitaliy Sokol
Releasing A Baby Lemon Shark In The Clear Waters Of Bimini
Source: The Adventures Of A Shark Girl
Grad school is really hard and has taken over my life. I’m so sorry for the lack of posts! Keep loving sharks, supporting conservation efforts, and educating people on how they can help these amazing creatures!
Photo belongs to Gaspare Schillaci
This is the aftermath of Micks, a male great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), partially breaching after apparently mistaking some seaweed for a piece of tuna. I had originally assumed he was going after a piece of tuna and missed, inadvertently getting seaweed in his mouth. However, after reviewing the shots before and after this one, it looks like the only thing close to him was the seaweed that you can see in this shot, as best I can tell.
You might have seen the square-version of this shot before. I’ve posted it a few times, and I’ve seen posted elsewhere. I thought some of you might enjoy a wider wider view of this moment.
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Wedding photo shoot like no other :) | Esser Photography
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Had to share this because I would love to do this!
🆑 Clark little enjoying some quality time with Roxy on a pelagic dive with @oneoceandiving. A huge thanks to @oceanicramsey for being captain so I could get some shots. I love to see outstanding watermen in the surfing culture finding a new respect and understanding for sharks. Thank u to everyone out there that is supporting shark conservation. #helpsavesharks A day for the memory banks with @oceanicramsey @eliasharks @lau_z_foto @clarklittle @oneoceandiving. Shot by #juanoliphant by juansharks http://ift.tt/1JRTBkv
"Sharks get a lot of crap and don’t get nearly enough love."
“Sharks get a lot of crap and don’t get nearly enough love.” Photographer Ben Von Wong uses his art to support shark conservation. http://goo.gl/vVH2AT
Scientists Discover Nursery Ground for Sand Tiger Sharks In Long Island’s Great South Bay
NEW YORK (January 5, 2016)—Scientists and veterinarians working for WCS’s New York Aquarium have discovered something noteworthy in the near shore waters of Long Island’s Great South Bay: a nursery ground for the sand tiger shark, a fearsome-looking but non-aggressive fish.
The discovery was made by researchers who have collected a wealth of information on sharks in local waters over the past four years through the use of acoustic tags, devices that enable scientists to remotely track marine animals as they swim through their environment. These data have helped the scientists confirm the existence of the nursery in Great South Bay, one of the rich estuaries found along Long Island’s southern shore. Only a handful of sand tiger shark nursery grounds have been identified, one of which is in the waters of Massachusetts.
“The discovery of a shark nursery is fantastic news for local conservationists seeking to learn more about sharks and other species in the New York Bight,” said Jon Dohlin, Vice President and Director of WCS’s New York Aquarium. “Through field projects and outreach efforts by the New York Aquarium and other organizations, we hope to raise awareness about our local marine environment and the need to manage our natural wonders.”
The team received the first indications of a potential nursery ground in Great South Bay in 2011 when one of the scientists received a picture of a dead juvenile sand tiger shark from one of the marinas. Follow-up conversations with local anglers and boaters revealed that people had been catching these small sharks in the bay for years. The scientists then initiated the tagging study using acoustic transmitters in Great South Bay and have been catching and releasing only juvenile sharks since that time. Ten of the 15 were individual sharks tagged this year, and five individuals tagged in previous seasons returned to the same section of the bay, a behavior known as “site fidelity.”
Data gathered from the sharks’ movements are helping scientists learn more about the migratory behavior of sand tiger sharks and their habitat needs. The discovery of the Great South Bay shark nursery in particular is important because the sand tiger shark has been heavily depleted by fishing and is listed as a “Species of Concern” by the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service. Fishing for sand tiger sharks has been prohibited in state and federal waters since 1997. The species has a low reproductive rate—a female shark gives birth to only one or two pups every two years—so it will take this sand tiger shark population many years to rebuild. Protecting the nursery will help promote sand tiger shark recovery in the coastal waters of the eastern United States.
Read more here.
Provided by Wildlife Conservation Society
Image credit: Julie Larsen Maher / WCS
Overfishing, climate change, habitat destruction, and pollution remain major threats to the world’s ocean. But amidst all that there is some seriously good ocean conservation news worth celebrating…
Well done to all those who fought hard for the sharks in 2015, or even those that made small changes to help protect our oceans. Every little bit helps. National Geographic mentioned the epic shark rallies in their ‘Top 14 List of Ocean Conservation Wins of 2014’. Here is an overview of the progress made in 2015 in relation to our oceans… let’s forge on and continue to do what we can because 'Healthy Oceans Need Sharks’.
“If this trend of ocean wins from last year and this year continues, we may well avoid the most dire predictions of ocean ecosystem collapse. To maintain this positive inertia, we must keep coming together and collaborating, and draw others into the fold to ensure (as we say at the Waitt Institute) sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable use of the ocean for this and future generations. Hopefully 2016 will be the year of really coming to grips with how to use the ocean without using it up. Happy new year!”
Great white shark by David Yarrow Photography
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