Frequent readers of CNET Science will remember Port and Starboard, the duo of killer whales from a story we published in June, which detailed research showing great white sharks were being hunted by the whales off the coast of South Africa. New aerial footage, released on Monday, shows one member of the murderous pair — […]
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The Endangered Basking Shark is Getting More Help, As Ireland Adds Protections
Basking sharks are the world’s second largest fish. These filter feeders are often seen swimming with their massive mouths open to get their share of zooplankton. Though these giants, which can grow to nearly 40 feet in length, are not generally dangerous to humans, humans are dangerous to them. Due to demand for their oil, […]
Greenland shark, world’s longest-living vertebrate, gets long-awaited protection
Everything about the Greenland shark seems to be slow: these long-bodied animals swim slowly, grow slowly and reach maturity slowly. Their maturity rate is so sluggish, in fact, that scientists believe they don’t start reproducing until they’re about 150 years old — and that they can live anywhere from 270 to 500 years, making them […]
Great Places To Visit If You Want To See Different Kinds Of Fish
Do you love fish? Do you want to see different kinds of fish? If so, then you need to visit some of the best places in the world for a chance to see them all! In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best destinations for anyone who wants to see a variety […]
Study paints ‘bleak picture’ for nearly all marine life without emissions cuts
A new study has found that nearly 90% of assessed marine life will be at high or critical risk by the year 2100 if climate change accelerates along a high-emissions pathway, and that these species will face risks across 85% of their native ranges in the ocean. “It’s a pretty bleak picture,” Alex Pigot, study […]
Tangled politics: why shark nets are still being used on NSW beaches
It was a six-minute masterclass in the politics of shark nets in New South Wales. On Wednesday, the Waverley council mayor, Paula Masselos, appeared on Sky News to talk about her opposition to the continued use of shark nets off Sydney’s Bondi beach. Chris Kenny opened the segment by reminding his audience it had been […]
Authorities Investigate Florida Companies Involved in Shark Fin Trade
In recent years, the welfare of sharks has garnered more consideration. However, since the 1970s, we’ve seen over a 70% decrease in shark species and more than a third are facing extinction. Much of this can be attributed to overfishing, bycatch, and the shark fin trade, which is largely fueled by China’s consumption of shark […]
Watch as 50ft blue whale is eaten alive by pack of bloodthirsty orcas off Australian coast
This is the grisly moment a 50ft blue whale is eaten alive by a pack of bloodthirsty orcas off the Australian coast. The orcas were captured tearing into the blue whale, causing a streak of blood in the water in their wake. Jemma Sharp, who runs Whale Watch Western Australia, was only a few metres […]