Some sharks follow ‘mental map’ to navigate seas
A new study led by a Florida Museum researcher uses tracking data of three shark species to provide the first…
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The joint effort to save sawfish
Hear the International Sawfish Encounter Database‘s George Burgess, renowned marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey and Chris Peterson of Hell’s Bay…
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Shark attacks increase worldwide; Florida continues four-year decline
The number of reported shark attacks last year increased worldwide, but declined in Florida, according to the University of Florida’s…
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Researchers track ocean-crossing migration of blue shark
Blue sharks are strong enough to cross the Southern Atlantic Ocean but need human protection at their destinations and points…
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$2.7 million granted to study largest group of freshwater fish
Florida Museum of Natural History researchers are leading a worldwide study to inventory the largest order of freshwater fishes with…
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Gulf oil spill threatens toothy marine predator that is cultural and historic icon
The BP oil blowout in the Gulf of Mexico threatens the existence of a critically endangered sawfish and its relative…
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The why, where and when of leading shark attack site
Shark attacks are most likely to occur on Sunday, in less than 6 feet of water, during a new moon…
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New forensic technique gives clues about sharks from bite damage
Hit-and-run attacks by sharks can be solved with a new technique that identifies the culprits by the unique chomp they…
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Researchers given glimpse into bull sharks’ movement
Indian River Lagoon, on Florida’s east coast, has historically served as habitat for an abundance of marine life. But human…
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Catch and release
The sun had barely broken over the trees as Jason Romine, a research biologist at the Florida Museum of Natural…
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