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21.01.2022 Epaulette sharks are enduring fluctuating conditions on reef flats that are really challenging already. Studies have found that these tough little sharks are able to withstand ocean acidification and falling oxygen levels, "but temperature seems to be a big problem for them. If they can’t hack it, then we have big problems. We have to emphasise the importance of curbing our reliance on fossil fuels because climate change is affecting even the toughest little sharks. Dr Jodi...e Rummer, Associate Professor at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies - Coral CoE at JCU: James Cook University, Australia and a co-author on the study. #ClimateChange #Sharks https://www.theguardian.com//baby-sharks-emerge-from-egg-c

19.01.2022 CALL TO ACTION! Via: Action for Dolphins Since 2001, 15,228 animals have been caught in Queensland’s lethal shark control program.... These innocent animals, including dolphins, turtles, and whales were left struggling for hours many dying slow and agonising deaths. The Hon. Mark Furner is in charge of removing these death traps, and replacing them with more effective technology to protect both swimmers and marine life. Can you take action to stop this senseless killing of marine life? Add your name to the petition and call for the removal of shark nets and drumlines in Queensland. The Queensland Government spends $13.1 million per year on their shark control program, with only $1 million spent on researching and trialling non-lethal alternatives. Meanwhile these death traps pose a constant threat to anything that swims near. Studies have shown shark nets can’t guarantee swimmer safety and more effective non-lethal technologies are already being trialled in NSW and Western Australia. Please sign the petition to hold the Queensland government accountable for the thousands of innocent marine lives killed in their lethal shark control program.' https://notothenets.com/#petition'

19.01.2022 Dr. Diego Cardeñosa, a Conservation Biologist who is using genetic analysis to analyze shark fins in the global shark fin trade industry has been making great strides in the shark conservation industry. According to the research nearly all of the fins sampled in the research originated from the Indo-Pacific ocean. This implies the conservation efforts taken to protect the Atlantic Ocean could be making a huge impact! Read more here: https://www.forbes.com//some-hope-for-sh...arks-this-holida/ : Forbes Article See more

18.01.2022 You know shark populations are in danger from overfishing and finning. However, did you know that sharks are industrially fished for their liver oil? It is estimated that 90% of shark liver oil is used in cosmetics. That's your moisturisers, lipstick, creams etc. When shark liver oil is contained in a cosmetic product, it is labelled as 'squalene'. Squalene can also be extracted from plants such as sugar cane, and fruits, like olives. ... Tests have found that shark squalene is mixed with plant squalene, and sometimes squalene is found in cosmetic products even when it is not listed. Cosmetic labelling needs to be clear and transparent so consumers can use their money as a mouthpiece for sharks. Consumers have a right to know if they are contributing to species extinction. Please sign and share this petition. https://www.change.org/p/pharmacutical-companies-petition-t

16.01.2022 The 'Lost Shark' (carcharhinus obsoletus) was first discovered in 1934, in the heavily-fished South China Sea through decades old specimens. However, there have been no sightings. This may be the first shark to go extinct during human times. Which is a huge, sad and dire marking of our times. Sharks have survived 5 mass extinctions and have been gracing the oceans for over 450 million years. ... Do your part. Do NOT eat shark, consume or purchase products that contain shark body parts of derivatives. https://www.independent.co.uk//extinct-shark-iucn-red-list

12.01.2022 Just look at this female Whale shark acting as a bus service! Evans Baudin has taken home the Grand Prize of the Through Your Lens Photo Contest which received over 2,500 entries, "After two hours in the water with a school of silky sharks near the surface, our boat captain yelled, ‘Whale shark, right behind you!'a 12-plus-meter female. The surprise was twofold when I discovered about 50 remoras peacefully enjoying a free ride in her mouth!.... Check out the whole article for more exceptional underwater photography, also features more sharks! https://mymodernmet.com/scuba-diving-photo-contest-2020/

12.01.2022 Felt we had no choice but to share this adorable photo https://www.goodshomedesign.com/penguins-take-accidental-/

11.01.2022 BREAKING: FIRST SHARK LIKELY EXTINCT IN HUMAN TIMES. The IUCN has just released the updated Red List of Threatened Species. The Lost Shark (Carcharhinus obsoletus) was discovered through decades old specimens in the South China Seaone of the most heavily fished Seas in the world.... It was only formally described last year, and has entered the Red List as Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct). The species was last recorded in 1934. Its habitat in the South China Sea has been extensively fished for more than a century and remains one of the most overexploited marine regions in the world. As it is unlikely that the species could have persisted under this heavy pressure, the Lost Shark may already be extinct. IUCN. This news should raise alarm bells. Sharks have survived 5 mass extinctions. The only thing sharks seem to not stand a chance against, is the workings of the human race. Do your part. #EatNoShark and do not consume, purchase or support any products, stores, companies or brands that use shark body parts or derivatives. For a list of things that sharks are used for and sorts of products, you can head to our website for more information. Spread the news. We must save sharks. No sharks, no healthy ocean. No blue, no green and no healthy humankind. Save sharks, even if it’s for selfish reasons. They need your help more than ever. Images: CSIRO #LostShark #GlobalSharkCrisis #RacingExtinction #SaveSharks #IUCNRedList

08.01.2022 Because everyone needs to see a wholesome shark video once in a while! #HappyFriday Huge thank you (as always) to Cristina Zenato Underwater Explorer for all the shark saving work you do, and to The Dodo for sharing it. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8LmxwOgBhA

04.01.2022 Checking in Firstly, we want to thank every single one of you for your support last year. It wasn’t an easy year by any means, and the support from all of you in any capacity was certainly felt and very much appreciated. Sharks are one of (if not the most) misunderstood animals on the planet, so it really is an ongoing team effort to keep up the fight for their species, and their survival. Secondly, Happy New Year, whatever that may mean in a global pandemic. How is it comi...ng along so far for all of you? We hope that no matter how your ocean ebbs and flows this year, that it is filled with love and good health for you all. Our update: We have been working steadily over the festive period on a very important legislative campaign that we will be launching very soon. We’d give you a clue, but rather keep it a surprise for you because so much has gone into it, we want to drop it like it’s Now in terms of where we are at, we want to be transparent and let you all know that we suffered a big hit due to COVID. We normally do most of our fundraising and outreach in person, and we weren’t able to do that last year; and, it doesn’t look like we will be able to do that anytime soon. Right now, we are a very small team made up entirely of volunteers who also work other jobs to get by. So, please excuse any delay in email responses/ social media messages we are doing the best we can. All of your messages and enquires matter and we are not ignoring you. In addition, we believe that the not-so-hot behind the scenes research, analysis, writing, legal work and advocacy for the sharks comes first. We will be putting a call out soon for volunteers with specific skills to help us really push this campaign. So keep an eye out on our upcoming posts, and feel free to share or tag any friends in the comments who might be looking to volunteer their time and skills to something very meaningful this year. Welcome back everyone we are grateful to have you here and excited for a big shark-saving year! Incredibly photo by out friend @jalilnajafov