The return of apex predators such as sharks can restore critical ecological balance to coral reefs, creating healthier ecosystems.
New research shows that some great hammerhead sharks are homebodies. Scientists studying great hammerheads around Andros in the Bahamas shark sanctuary have found that while some individuals migrate, others prefer to stay ...
Greenland sharks are thought to have lifespans that can reach 400 years. Building upon previous work, University of Tokyo-led researchers have now sequenced a chromosome-level genome of the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), ...
Shark sightings by scuba divers reveal the movements of marine predators throughout the year, according to a study published in PLOS One by George Balchin, William Hughes and colleagues at the University of Sussex, U.K., ...
Keeping work surfaces clean during meat processing is a challenge. Bacteria from meat can attach, grow, and build up to create a biofilm that is difficult to remove, even on stainless steel surfaces used in industrial facilities. ...
A critically endangered species of shark could be forced to adapt to new habitats—or face extinction—as a result of changes in the ocean predicted to occur as a result of climate change, a new study has suggested.
In September 2025, Namibia will host the Global African Hydrogen Summit. The Namibian government has ambitions to turn the country into a leading producer of green hydrogen for export to markets in Europe and elsewhere. However, ...
While sharks might have a fearsome reputation, the chances of being bitten by one are incredibly low. In 2024, just 47 people were hurt in unprovoked shark attacks—the lowest level in almost 30 years.
Undersea mountains are key locations for predators—with 41 times more sharks than the open ocean, new research shows.
The U.S. is again leading the way. While shark attacks dropped around the world and in the U.S. last year, the U.S. again had the highest reported number of unprovoked bites.
