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Marine sharks and rays ‘use’ urea to delay reproduction

Marine sharks and rays ‘use’ urea to delay reproduction

Researchers found that high urea concentrations common in cartilaginous fish, particularly oviparous marine species, allow them to mature and begin to reproduce at a larger fraction of their maximal size.

Posted in 2024, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Daniel Pauly, fishing pressure, IOF students, rays, reproduction, Research, Sea Around Us, sharks, urea

Most coral reef sharks and rays may be at risk of extinction

Most coral reef sharks and rays may be at risk of extinction

Nearly two-thirds of coral reef shark and ray species worldwide are threatened with extinction, a new study in Nature Communications, co-authored by the Sea Around Us’ Maria ‘Deng’ Palomares shows.

Posted in 2023, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Coral, Deng Palomares, Sea Around Us, sharks, Species extinction

New FCRR: Marine and Freshwater Miscellanea IV

New FCRR: Marine and Freshwater Miscellanea IV

Like its predecessors, this Fisheries Centre Research Report is a grab-bag of contributions from Dr. Daniel Pauly and associates.

Posted in 2022, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Daniel Pauly, FCRR, Publications, Research, Sea Around Us, sharks, tuna

New Fisheries Centre Research Report (FCRR)

New Fisheries Centre Research Report (FCRR)

Implementing CITES Appendix II listings for marine fishes: a novel framework and a constructive analysis

Posted in 2022, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Amanda Vincent, CITES, Faculty, FCRR, fish, IOF Research Associates, Project Seahorse, Publications, Research, Sarah Foster, seahorses, sharks

Ecologists and mental health researchers unite to improve patient care, save wild animals using Fitbit-like devices

Ecologists and mental health researchers unite to improve patient care, save wild animals using Fitbit-like devices

Narwhals, sharks, and polar bears can help medical professionals improve care for patients with mental health struggles – and patients with conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder can offer insights that will help the conservation of many wild animals.

Posted in 2021, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Animal movement, bio-logging, biology, Conservation, funding, Marie Auger-Methe, Marine mammals, Modelling, narwhals, physiology, polar bears, SERG, sharks, statistical ecology

Recreational fishers catching more sharks and rays

Recreational fishers catching more sharks and rays

Recreational catches of these fishes have gradually increased over the last six decades around the world, now accounting for 5-6% of total catches taken for leisure or pleasure.

Posted in 2020, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Daniel Pauly, Dirk Zeller, Faculty, Publications, recreational fisheries, Research, Sea Around Us, sharks

Official stats mask almost all species of shark and ray caught in the Mediterranean and Black seas

Official stats mask almost all species of shark and ray caught in the Mediterranean and Black seas

97% of the sharks and rays caught and brought to market domestically are not reported by species.

Posted in 2019, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Daniel Pauly, Faculty, IOF alumni, Research, Sea Around Us, sharks

The tragic disappearing act of Mediterranean sharks

The tragic disappearing act of Mediterranean sharks

IOF alumnus Madeline Cashion discusses efforts to save the shortfin mako shark, and how her research is helping.

Posted in 2018, IOFNews | Tagged with IOF alumni, Research, Sea Around Us, sharks

Appetite for luxurious shark fin soup drives massive shark populations decline

Appetite for luxurious shark fin soup drives massive shark populations decline

“Extinction must not make the decision for us,” co-author Daniel Pauly says.

Posted in 2018, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Conservation, Daniel Pauly, Faculty, Research, Sea Around Us, sharks, Species extinction

Climate change jaw dropper: Great white shark could one day prowl B.C. waters

Climate change jaw dropper: Great white shark could one day prowl B.C. waters

If ocean temperatures continue to climb, you’re going to need a bigger boat.

Posted in 2017, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with British Columbia, Climate change, Faculty, sharks, William Cheung

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