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Basking Sharks
Citizen shark scientists required!
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Apr 5, 2024
The Shark Trust is asking divers and snorkellers to help with shark sightings during Global Citizen Science Month
Basking sharks discovered to be warm-blooded
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Jul 24, 2023
Previous assumptions about basking sharks may be proven incorrect as a new study finds they are almost certainly warm bloooded fish
New Shark Trust citizen science app
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Jan 18, 2023
The Shark Trust has launched a new app that makes it easy for citizen scientists to get involved with shark science and conservation
Basking sharks protected in Ireland
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Mar 7, 2022
Basking sharks have been granted protected status in Ireland following a major public campaign to protect the iconic species.
Basking shark: 10 things everybody should know
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Nov 3, 2021
Basking sharks are the second-largest species of shark, but unlike tabloid reports about 'monster fish', they're not terrifying at all.
Basking sharks travel in family groups
By
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
Feb 7, 2020
Research led by scientists from the University of Aberdeen suggests basking sharks travel extended distances and gather in family groups.