Lucy LintottMar 15Where will the sharks go when it gets too hot?Predicting changes to shark ranges under different climate change scenarios It is well documented that the emission of greenhouse gases...
Amy WebberNov 24, 2021Our Earth’s climate is changing, but what does this mean for sharks?Climate change is a term many are now familiar with as the Earth’s surface temperature continues to rise at a rate that has doubled since...
Chantel ElstonOct 22, 2020What makes a shark a shark?I’d like you to pause and ponder the following question: how do we tell different animal species apart? At first glance you might think...
Chantel ElstonSep 15, 2020Sharks as an important conservation tool in South AfricaIn South Africa we are incredibly lucky to have a rich diversity of life in our oceans – from the cold-water fishery species on the West...
Chantel ElstonAug 14, 2020A new study analyses almost 7,000 chondrichthyan egg cases and finds 9 different species!If I asked you to name different sharks that occur along the South African coastline, I'm sure you could name some of the biggest and...
LisaApr 26, 2016Chondrichthyans and MPAsMarine Protected Areas (MPAs) are an important spatial planning tool and we are expecting a few changes in our existing MPA network in...
LisaApr 5, 2016Why do sharks and rays strand?Sharks and rays commonly wash out on our beaches. There are a number of potential reasons for such strandings, but in most cases it is...
LisaMar 11, 2016A complete list of Southern African ChondrichthyansHow many species of sharks, skates, rays and chimaera can you name? Maybe 5 or 20 or even 50? There are 1188 known species of...
LisaFeb 12, 2016Acoustic telemetry - a minimal invasive research method ...or is it?The establishment of marine reserves is an increasingly important planning tool for conservation. To maximize the effectiveness of such...