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Senegalese fishermen in a traditional 'Pirogue' boat

Tackling overfishing from the Pacific to the Atlantic

You may have been lucky enough to see the superb National Geographic programme Mission To Save The Ocean last Saturday. If not, don’t worry, I’ll give you the...
Posted by Nina Schrank - 13 August, 2013 - 12:34

Is the tide turning in favour of sharks?

At the end of Shark Week, it’s time for some good news on sharks. Despite all the earlier blogs this week, this is not me trying to convince you sharks are...
Posted by Willie - 9 August, 2013 - 15:25

Never-ending teeth, Ninjas, and cannibalistic nurseries – 10 amazing facts for Shark Week

Sharks have a never-ending supply of teeth. They regenerate replacement dentition on an inexhaustible toothy conveyor belt ... which explains why you see so...
Posted by Willie - 8 August, 2013 - 16:02
Less scary, more ridiculous - some names we give sharks seem pretty unflattering

Shark Week : Naming and shaming the world’s most ridiculous sharks

Lots of people are frightened of sharks. That makes some sense if you think all sharks are relentless man-eating teeth-machines, but in reality the vast...
Posted by Willie - 7 August, 2013 - 14:07
Whale Shark

In pictures: swimming with sharks

It’s Shark Week! This collection of photos from our archive supports Discovery Channel’s celebration of these amazing species and the television programme’s...
Posted by Angela Glienicke - 6 August, 2013 - 11:52

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