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July Elasmobranch of the Month: The Basking shark
Author: Bee Smith Basking Shark Cetorhinus maximus This species of shark is the ultimate riddle: It can be found basking in the sunshine...
Sharks4Kids
Jul 26, 20244 min read
Interview with Artist Inked by the Ocean
Loreto Vila is an Artist and marine biologist. Inked by the Ocean was inspired by my love for the Ocean, the same passion that led me to...
Sharks4Kids
Jul 18, 20243 min read
Interview with Artist Steven Brooks
My Name is Steven Brooks. I’m an artist, husband and dad, from Maine. I work in several different mediums but, as of late, have found...
Sharks4Kids
Jul 14, 20242 min read
Interview with Marine Biologist Dr. James Sulikowski
James is the director of the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station (COMES). Sulikowski joins COMES from Arizona State University,...
Sharks4Kids
Jul 14, 20242 min read
Megamouth Research: Diving with Giants
Author: Bee Smith The megamouth is a large shark, reaching up to 5.5m or possibly even 6m, and it is named after its proportionally large...
Sharks4Kids
Jul 11, 20243 min read
Interview with Marine Ecologist Kori Burkhardt
Kori Burkhardt is a marine ecologist, underwater photographer, and ocean expedition leader based in French Polynesia. With a methodology...
Sharks4Kids
Jul 10, 20243 min read
Interview with Artist Sharktopia
Sharktopia is the whimsical work of Caiti Rose; a coffee-loving, shark-obsessed, happy vegan artist with the goal of altering the...
Sharks4Kids
Jul 10, 20243 min read
Interview with Marine Conservation Biologist Dr. Catherine Macdonald
Dr. Catherine Macdonald is an interdisciplinary marine conservation biologist who studies shark and ray biology, ecology and...
Sharks4Kids
Jul 2, 20244 min read
Interview with Marine Biologist Jasmin Graham
Jasmin is a marine biologist specializing in elasmobranch ecology and evolution. Her past research interests include smalltooth sawfish...
Sharks4Kids
Jul 2, 20242 min read
Interview with Predator Ecologist Dr. Yannis Papastamatiou
Born and raised in London, England, Dr. Yannis Papastamatiou spent his early years snorkeling in the warm waters of Greece. He obtained...
Sharks4Kids
Jul 2, 20242 min read
Interview with Marine Biologist Candace Fields
Originally from The Bahamas, I am a Ph.D. candidate under the joint supervision of Dr. Demian Chapman and Dr. Yannis Papastamatiou at...
Sharks4Kids
Jun 30, 20242 min read
Interview with Underwater Cameraman Duncan Brake
Our Media Director, Duncan Brake, has filmed for many TV shows, including some featured on the upcoming Shark Fest and Shark Week. He...
Sharks4Kids
Jun 30, 20242 min read
Sharks4Kids Collaborates with the Department of Education in Turks and Caicos
Sharks4Kids brings shark education to the classroom in Turks and Caicos as part of Project Lemon Aid.
Sharks4Kids
Jun 19, 20242 min read
June Elasmobranch of the Month: Megamouth Shark
The megamouth shark is named after its proportionally large mouth. It is a giant shark, reaching up to 5.5m or possibly 6m, with females mat
Sharks4Kids
Jun 14, 20243 min read
Shark Diaries: From Inspiration to Expertise
Author: Jessica Dehn Elasmobranch researchers at Florida State University, spanning a range of degrees and positions, shared how their...
Sharks4Kids
Jun 5, 20243 min read
Shark Research Day: Getting Girl Scouts in the Field
We partnered with UM and the Field School to provide a FREE day of marine science and shark tagging for 10 Girl Scouts from South...
Sharks4Kids
May 30, 20241 min read
Notes from the Field: Exploring Maternal Influence on Atlantic Sharpnose Shark Pups
Jessica Dehn shares her research on the maternal influence on Atlantic sharknose shark pups. Learn about what data she is collecting.
Sharks4Kids
May 16, 20243 min read
May Elasmobranch of the Month: The Bowmouth Guitarfish
Learn all about the bowmouth guitarfish in our blog.
Sharks4Kids
May 16, 20243 min read
Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival Gallery
Our team had a FIN tastic time at Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booths to learn more...
Sharks4Kids
May 2, 20241 min read
A Dive to Remember
A Dive to Remember: Shark Scramble in Japan Alexandra Owens Japan might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of...
Sharks4Kids
Apr 6, 20243 min read
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