I have been in the water with 11 different species of sharks in an array of marine settings. I am currently conducting research on the spiny dogfish shark, and I aspire to study at the graduate level. My ultimate goal … Continue reading →

CITES has been all over the news lately…but what is it and why is it important? For many of you, like me, you’re aware that CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) took … Continue reading →

In the year 2000, a ‘decade of discovery’ of the marine world began. A total of 2,700 scientists, 80+ nations, 540 expeditions and $650 million (US) collectively made up what is known as the Census of Marine Life. This census … Continue reading →

Have you ever been stressed out? At some point everyone on this planet has experienced some form of stress. Furthermore, it’s probable that every living animal get’s stressed to some degree. Figure 1: A shortfin mako shark caught by accident … Continue reading →

Since Discovery Channels Shark Week always seems so far away (…174 days – who can wait that long!), let’s band together and fill our shark geek cravings!  We here at ShARCC will share our first shark sighting experiences with you. … Continue reading →

Picture 1: The oceans cover more than 70% of our planet. Photo credit: Wiki Commons Sharks must breathe oxygen to survive. However, the logistics of obtaining oxygen is different than that of terrestrial animals. Sharks must extract oxygen from the … Continue reading →

“I challenge you to investigate these issues on your own. The facts are out there and are easily accessible. Everyone should become aware and take their own educated stance regarding the decline of sharks worldwide.” Sharks – arguably the most … Continue reading →

My name is Scott Seamone.  I have grown up in Halifax, Nova Scotia my entire life. Since I was a child the marine waters surrounding this city have fascinated me. The ocean has provided me with some of the most … Continue reading →

In September 2012, the Canadian Surf Film Festival (CSFF) screened not one, but two films on sharks. Every year the CSFF chooses films that speak to different issues or interest groups. Examples include anti-nuclear movements, mental health, poverty, violence, spirituality, … Continue reading →

Sharks have been in the news fairly frequently this past summer in Atlantic Canada. So, we thought it would be a good opportunity to take ShARCC’s blog début to recap on three of the weirdest and most interesting shark sightings. … Continue reading →