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 •
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April 28, 2020 • ~9 min
April 28, 2020 • ~9 min
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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
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March 24, 2020 • ~5 min
March 24, 2020 • ~5 min
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