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technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"From Doom Scrolling to Shark Stalking: A Digital Detox Adventure"

Shark Tracker, powered by OCEARCH, is a free app that allows users to track sharks and other marine life, providing insights into their movements and behaviors. The app displays the recent locations of tagged sharks and other sea creatures, offering a wholesome alternative to doom scrolling and fostering a sense of connection to the ocean. Users can follow individual sharks, receive notifications when they surface, and explore the vast distances these creatures travel, ultimately promoting awareness and conservation efforts for marine life.

via TechRadar|

#app #marine-life #ocearch

environment-and-science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Massive 1,400-Pound Great White Shark Embarks on 34,000-Mile Odyssey to Florida's Shores"

A massive 1,400-pound great white shark named Breton, who has been tracked by OCEARCH since 2020, was spotted off the Florida coast near Daytona Beach after a 34,000-mile journey. Initially tagged in Nova Scotia, Breton's appearance coincides with the annual migration of various shark species to warmer waters during the winter months. This event highlights the migratory patterns of sharks in response to ocean temperature changes, with Breton and other sharks like Penny, a 522-pound juvenile, being monitored as they travel to Florida's coasts and the Gulf of Mexico.

via CBS News|

##environment-and-science #florida

wildlife2 years ago•2 min saved

"Enormous 1,700-pound white shark spotted near US shores"

OCEARCH, a marine research organization, has tracked the movement of a massive 1,700-pound great white shark named Mahone off the coast of Georgia. Mahone was initially tagged in October 2020 near Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, and has since traveled over 17,800 miles. OCEARCH's current expedition aims to learn more about white sharks as they migrate to the southeast United States for winter residency and understand their reproductive cycle. The organization has successfully tagged 92 white sharks in the western North Atlantic and aims to reach a goal of 100 sharks sampled, tagged, and released.

via Fox News|

#georgia-coast #great-white-shark #marine-research

marine-life2 years ago•2 min saved

Unlikely Friendship: Great White Sharks Forge Unbreakable Bond

Two great white sharks, named Simon and Jekyll, have surprised experts by becoming travel companions and swimming together for about 4,000 miles from the Georgia coast to Nova Scotia. This unusual behavior challenges the belief that great whites are solitary creatures. OCEARCH scientists are testing DNA samples to determine if the sharks are biological brothers or half-brothers. The discovery is considered groundbreaking and could provide new insights into shark behavior and conservation efforts.

via New York Post |

#great-white-sharks #marine-life #ocearch

marine-life2 years ago•2 min saved

Unprecedented Bond: Great White Sharks Forge Unlikely Friendship

Researchers at OCEARCH were surprised to discover that two great white sharks, named Simon and Jekyll, have become friends and traveled over 4,000 miles together up the Atlantic Coast. Great white sharks are typically solitary creatures, so this unusual companionship is groundbreaking. OCEARCH plans to conduct genetic analyses to determine if the sharks are related.

via Yahoo News|

#atlantic-coast #friendship #great-white-sharks

wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

Unlikely Friendship: Great White Sharks Form Unprecedented Bond

Researchers were surprised to discover that two great white sharks, Simon and Jekyll, had become friends and traveled over 4,000 miles together up the Atlantic Coast. This finding is unexpected as great white sharks are typically solitary creatures. Ocearch, the nonprofit research organization, plans to conduct genetic analyses to determine if the sharks are related. While some shark species form social groups, great white sharks are known for their solitary existence, making this discovery potentially groundbreaking.

via Business Insider|

#friendship #great-white-sharks #ocearch

marine-biology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unprecedented Discovery: Rare Sighting of Dual Great White Shark Expedition Stuns Scientists"

Two great white sharks, named Simon and Jekyll, have surprised researchers by traveling together for thousands of miles along the Atlantic coast. This discovery challenges the belief that great white sharks are solitary creatures. The nonprofit research organization OCEARCH, which tagged the sharks, is now analyzing blood samples to determine if the sharks are related. The development is considered potentially groundbreaking and sheds new light on the behavior of these apex predators.

via USA TODAY|

#apex-predators #great-white-sharks #marine-biology

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Great White Shark Numbers on the Rise, According to Researchers

Researchers from Ocearch have observed a significant increase in the number of great white sharks off the East Coast of the US, with the ocean teeming with life like it hasn't since the 1940s or 50s. Ocearch has been studying and tagging great white sharks for the last decade, tracking their migration patterns online. The team has studied over 90 great white sharks, collecting samples for 24 different scientific studies, including one that would test the shark's hormone levels to discern whether she was mating. A healthy shark population is better for the entire planet, says chief scientist Dr. Bob Heuter.

via CBS News|

#environment #great-white-shark #ocean-health

wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

Giant Great White Shark Ironbound Resurfaces Near Popular Beaches.

A 12-foot, 4-inch great white shark named Ironbound, tagged by OCEARCH in Nova Scotia in 2019, has been spotted off the coast of South Carolina after disappearing from tracking in April 2022. Ironbound has swum over 15,186 miles since being tagged and is part of the annual migration of great white sharks in the Atlantic Ocean. OCEARCH has been tagging great whites for over a decade to collect data on their life-cycle and takes biological samples before releasing them back into the ocean.

via USA TODAY|

#great-white-shark #ironbound #migration

science2 years ago•2 min saved

Cracking the Code: Understanding Great White Shark Mating

Scientists from OCEARCH are on a mission to discover where great white sharks mate in the Atlantic Ocean, a mystery that has puzzled researchers for centuries. The team hopes to find out by taking blood samples from sharks off the coast of the Carolinas during their summer migration. The great white shark population has been decreasing due to overfishing, pollution, and habitat loss, making conservation efforts crucial to protect these apex predators and their critical role in ocean ecosystems.

via CBS News|

#atlantic-ocean #conservation #great-white-sharks

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Massive Great White Shark 'Breton' Spotted Near North Carolina Coast.

A 1,500-pound great white shark named Breton, tagged by OCEARCH, is currently swimming off the coast of North Carolina as part of its yearly migration from the Florida Keys to Canada. Several other great white sharks being tracked by OCEARCH have also reached the North Carolina coast. Great white sharks are marked as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature due to overfishing of their prey and accidental capture by fishermen.

via CNN|

#conservation #environment #great-white-shark