Oceans without sharks would be much less healthy – new research

There are over 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lanternshark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They can be found from polar waters to the equator, at the surface and miles deep, in the open ocean, along coasts, and even in some coastal rivers. … Read more

Oceans without sharks would be much less healthy – new research

There are over 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lanternshark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They can be found from polar waters to the equator, at the surface and miles deep, in the open ocean, along coasts, and even in some coastal rivers. … Read more

‘Jaws’ portrayed sharks as monsters fifty years ago, but it also inspired a generation of shark scientists

The human fear of sharks has deep roots. Written works and art from the ancient world contain references to sharks preying on sailors as early as the eighth century BC Returned to land, stories of shark encounters have been embellished and amplified. Coupled with the fact that sharks bite humans from time to time – … Read more

East Timor is maturing and has learned from Sri Lanka’s mistakes

East Timor, formerly East Timor, is one of the largest ocean destinations in the world Looking out from Wata Bo’o Beach, I saw a calm blue sea, the water calm and only occasionally disturbed by the splash of a leaping silver fish. This serene tropical outpost, a thousand miles east of Bali, felt like it … Read more