Tracking tropical turtles deep down to the seabed reveals their feeding habits

Deeper ocean habitats (30-150 metres) are a key feeding ground for critically endangered hawksbill turtles.

Nicole Esteban, Associate Professor of Marine Biology, Swansea University • conversation
Feb. 21, 2024 • ~6 min

Scientists at work: Uncovering the mystery of when and where sharks give birth

Researchers are using a newly developed satellite tag to study previously unknown aspects of tiger shark reproduction. This approach could be used on other difficult-to-study shark species.

Hannah Verkamp, PhD Student in Marine Biology, Arizona State University • conversation
April 28, 2020 • ~9 min

Tagging data show that blue sharks are true globalists

You won't see a blue shark near the beach, but thanks to 50 years of tagging data, scientists are learning about their wide-ranging lives at sea.

Jasmin Graham, Ph.D. Candidate in Marine Science, Florida State University • conversation
March 24, 2020 • ~5 min

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