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The Save Our Seas Foundation supports marine projects in the areas of conservation, awareness, research and education.
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Kirsti Burnett sequenced the very first reference genome for the blackchin guitarfish, which will be used to assess the genetic health of the population in Cabo Verde. saveourseas.com/update/build...
Building a genetic roadmap for the conservation of the blackchin guitarfish
I still remember the first time I saw a blackchin guitarfish (Glaucostegus cemiculus). With their flat, spade-shaped heads and large, shark-like bodies, they are truly unique amongst sharks and ray al...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Kirsti Burnett sequenced the very first reference genome for the blackchin guitarfish, which will be used to assess the genetic health of the population in Cabo Verde. saveourseas.com/update/build...
Several species venture through the waters of Jeddah's Red Sea, but silky sharks stand out from the rest. These sleek pelagic (open ocean) predators were once the most abundant shark species in the world, but are now one of its most overfished inhabitants.
π·: Jake Wilton
π·: Jake Wilton
January 28, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Several species venture through the waters of Jeddah's Red Sea, but silky sharks stand out from the rest. These sleek pelagic (open ocean) predators were once the most abundant shark species in the world, but are now one of its most overfished inhabitants.
π·: Jake Wilton
π·: Jake Wilton
A shark with sightings so rare that it's only been documented fewer than 250 times worldwide, the deep-sea goblin shark was hauled aboard for the first time in Canary Island waters.
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Rare deep-sea shark seen for first time in Canary Island waters
First-of-its kind sighting expands knowledge about elusive sharks , and underlines importance of the Canary Islandsβ deep water habitats
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January 27, 2026 at 12:37 PM
A shark with sightings so rare that it's only been documented fewer than 250 times worldwide, the deep-sea goblin shark was hauled aboard for the first time in Canary Island waters.
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Meet Herbert the hermit crab. He canβt grow his own shell, but he likes to think his strengths lie in other areas, like scuttling and fighting. There is fierce competition over perfectly sized shells, so Herbert will be βthrowing some clawβ when he gets a bit too plump to fit this shell.
January 26, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Meet Herbert the hermit crab. He canβt grow his own shell, but he likes to think his strengths lie in other areas, like scuttling and fighting. There is fierce competition over perfectly sized shells, so Herbert will be βthrowing some clawβ when he gets a bit too plump to fit this shell.
For Ana LΓΊcia Furtado Soares, witnessing her work through the eyes of SOSF Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant winner Nicholas Hahn was both affirming and energising, as Nicholas documented her work in community-led shark conservation.
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Documenting shark and ray conservation in Angola through the SOSF Storytelling Grant
In 2024, the Angola Elasmo Project was honoured to be selected for the Save Our Seas Foundation Storytelling Grant. This recognition went beyond acknowledging years of field-based research, it provide...
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January 26, 2026 at 9:41 AM
For Ana LΓΊcia Furtado Soares, witnessing her work through the eyes of SOSF Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant winner Nicholas Hahn was both affirming and energising, as Nicholas documented her work in community-led shark conservation.
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saveourseas.com/update/docum...
The oceanic whitetip shark is a living answer to the place that shaped it. Perfectly adapted to life in the open ocean, these animals hunt mostly at night, patrolling the watery desert in search of pelagic fish and squid. It is an exquisite demonstration of form and function.
π₯: Byron Dilkes
π₯: Byron Dilkes
January 23, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The oceanic whitetip shark is a living answer to the place that shaped it. Perfectly adapted to life in the open ocean, these animals hunt mostly at night, patrolling the watery desert in search of pelagic fish and squid. It is an exquisite demonstration of form and function.
π₯: Byron Dilkes
π₯: Byron Dilkes
Concerningly, a study found that 7.1% of 125 Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in the Western Indian Ocean fell within the boundaries of existing MPAs.
But, Seychelles emerged as a leader in shark and ray conservation for the region.
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But, Seychelles emerged as a leader in shark and ray conservation for the region.
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Seychelles leads the way in the protection of sharks and rays
As a new study reveals a concerning lack of protective measures for critical shark and ray habitat across the Western Indian Ocean, Seychelles emerges as a beacon of hope in the region.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Concerningly, a study found that 7.1% of 125 Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in the Western Indian Ocean fell within the boundaries of existing MPAs.
But, Seychelles emerged as a leader in shark and ray conservation for the region.
saveourseas.com/seychelles-l...
But, Seychelles emerged as a leader in shark and ray conservation for the region.
saveourseas.com/seychelles-l...
There's just a week left until applications close!
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To apply, click here: grants.saveourseas.com
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To apply, click here: grants.saveourseas.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:40 AM
There's just a week left until applications close!
For more information, click here: saveourseas.com/ocean-storyt...
To apply, click here: grants.saveourseas.com
For more information, click here: saveourseas.com/ocean-storyt...
To apply, click here: grants.saveourseas.com
They're caught as bycatch, turtles and their eggs are harvested, nesting habitats are degraded, and they are threatened by predation of eggs and hatchlings, vessel strikes, pollution and changing environmental conditions.
January 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM
They're caught as bycatch, turtles and their eggs are harvested, nesting habitats are degraded, and they are threatened by predation of eggs and hatchlings, vessel strikes, pollution and changing environmental conditions.
The critically endangered hawksbill turtle is a highly migratory animal, traversing the tropical and sub-tropical waters of all the world's major oceans. Their survival is at risk, mostly due to human impact.
π·: James Lea
π·: James Lea
January 22, 2026 at 2:47 PM
The critically endangered hawksbill turtle is a highly migratory animal, traversing the tropical and sub-tropical waters of all the world's major oceans. Their survival is at risk, mostly due to human impact.
π·: James Lea
π·: James Lea
A new study, tracking 13 blue sharks, revealed results which may hold the answer: "sharks with higher triglyceride levels and better overall body condition traveled farther, explored larger areas, and displayed more directed, transient behavior".
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How Energy Reserves Drive Blue Shark Movements In The Open Ocean
A new study on blue sharks shows that their movement patterns in the open ocean are closely linked to internal energy stores and body condition.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM
A new study, tracking 13 blue sharks, revealed results which may hold the answer: "sharks with higher triglyceride levels and better overall body condition traveled farther, explored larger areas, and displayed more directed, transient behavior".
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Just a pair of vlogging queens going for their big break. π
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If they could talk, what do you think their content would be about?
π₯: Dan Beecham
If they could talk, what do you think their content would be about?
π₯: Dan Beecham
January 21, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Just a pair of vlogging queens going for their big break. π
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If they could talk, what do you think their content would be about?
π₯: Dan Beecham
If they could talk, what do you think their content would be about?
π₯: Dan Beecham
One of the most widely distributed of all shark species, blue sharks are ocean wanderers. Distinct in appearance, they are long and slender in shape, with iridescent blue skin.
π·: Jake Wilton
π·: Jake Wilton
January 20, 2026 at 2:56 PM
One of the most widely distributed of all shark species, blue sharks are ocean wanderers. Distinct in appearance, they are long and slender in shape, with iridescent blue skin.
π·: Jake Wilton
π·: Jake Wilton
Last week, the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Shark Specialist Group released a report that identifies more than 750 Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) across the ocean.
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Scientists unveil global network of Important Sharks and Ray Areas - Oceanographic
Scientists map over 750 critical habitats for sharks and rays, creating worldβs most comprehensive guide to protecting migratory species.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Last week, the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Shark Specialist Group released a report that identifies more than 750 Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) across the ocean.
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Seychelles leads the way in the protection of sharks and rays, finds study - @saveourseas.bsky.social via Sadie HARLEY, Robert EGAN @sciencex.bsky.social
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Seychelles leads the way in the protection of sharks and rays, finds study
A new study published in Ecology and Evolution has evaluated the extent to which recently identified Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in the Western Indian Ocean overlap with existing marine prot...
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January 19, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Seychelles leads the way in the protection of sharks and rays, finds study - @saveourseas.bsky.social via Sadie HARLEY, Robert EGAN @sciencex.bsky.social
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Wohoo! Another two chimaera monstrosa tagged tonight π€© The coloration is beautiful! Thanks to @saveourseas.bsky.social for funding the #SOSF_GhostTrack project! Weβre going out again tomorrow! @bergentelemetry.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Wohoo! Another two chimaera monstrosa tagged tonight π€© The coloration is beautiful! Thanks to @saveourseas.bsky.social for funding the #SOSF_GhostTrack project! Weβre going out again tomorrow! @bergentelemetry.bsky.social
As one of the largest annual animal migrations on the planet, the Sardine Run hosts a vast number of fish prey species moving from cool waters to warm waters, which attracts impressive numbers of predators that all feast on the small, journeying fish.
π₯: Dan Beecham
π₯: Dan Beecham
January 19, 2026 at 6:23 PM
As one of the largest annual animal migrations on the planet, the Sardine Run hosts a vast number of fish prey species moving from cool waters to warm waters, which attracts impressive numbers of predators that all feast on the small, journeying fish.
π₯: Dan Beecham
π₯: Dan Beecham
Michelle Soekoe and team built the first-ever acoustic receiver array along South Africaβs West Coast. While tracking common eagle rays, they noticed a puzzling mismatch: anglers were catching rays in abundance, but the acoustic receivers detected almost none.
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Now You See Me, Now You Donβt: Eagle Rays Playing Hide and Sea-k
Over the past three years, weβve been busy tagging more than 50 common eagle rays (Myliobatis aquila) at four sites along the South African coastline. For the most part, the rays have been pretty pred...
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January 19, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Michelle Soekoe and team built the first-ever acoustic receiver array along South Africaβs West Coast. While tracking common eagle rays, they noticed a puzzling mismatch: anglers were catching rays in abundance, but the acoustic receivers detected almost none.
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saveourseas.com/update/now-y...
Oriental sweetlips are regular clients at reef cleaning stations where tiny blue-streak cleaner wrasse clean, remove parasites, dead skin, and debris from larger fish. This behaviour is an example of mutualism where both benefit.
π·: Dan Beecham
π·: Dan Beecham
January 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Oriental sweetlips are regular clients at reef cleaning stations where tiny blue-streak cleaner wrasse clean, remove parasites, dead skin, and debris from larger fish. This behaviour is an example of mutualism where both benefit.
π·: Dan Beecham
π·: Dan Beecham
Two barbels project downward from the blunt snout of this juvenile leopard catshark. These barbels help them locate prey on nocturnal hunts, in the warmer coastal waters of South Africa, where they're resident to the rocky reefs and the kelp forests.
π·: Jake Wilton
π·: Jake Wilton
January 15, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Two barbels project downward from the blunt snout of this juvenile leopard catshark. These barbels help them locate prey on nocturnal hunts, in the warmer coastal waters of South Africa, where they're resident to the rocky reefs and the kelp forests.
π·: Jake Wilton
π·: Jake Wilton
Calling all emerging conservation filmmakers.
Applications for our Ocean Storytelling Film Grant close on 30 January 2026.
Here is everything you need to know about this opportunity.
Apply here: grants.saveourseas.com
Applications for our Ocean Storytelling Film Grant close on 30 January 2026.
Here is everything you need to know about this opportunity.
Apply here: grants.saveourseas.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Calling all emerging conservation filmmakers.
Applications for our Ocean Storytelling Film Grant close on 30 January 2026.
Here is everything you need to know about this opportunity.
Apply here: grants.saveourseas.com
Applications for our Ocean Storytelling Film Grant close on 30 January 2026.
Here is everything you need to know about this opportunity.
Apply here: grants.saveourseas.com
The end of 2025 was rang in with success for shark and ray conservation. At the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) CoP20, over 70 of these species received new protection from international trade.
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Resounding support for sharks and rays at CITES CoP20
It was action over extinction as shark conservationists ended 2025 ringing in success at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) CoP20 as over 70 sp...
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January 15, 2026 at 12:03 PM
The end of 2025 was rang in with success for shark and ray conservation. At the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) CoP20, over 70 of these species received new protection from international trade.
saveourseas.com/resounding-s...
saveourseas.com/resounding-s...
What is eDNA? And why is an eDNA reference library important? Find out the answers to these questions in Reem Almeallaβs blog as she shares rare insight into Bahrainβs very first DNA Library for Sharks and Batoids.
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From Fish Markets to Genetic Blueprints: Building Bahrainβs First DNA Library for Sharks and Batoids
After completing Bahrainβs first environmental DNA (eDNA) surveys in the hottest sea on the planet, one question lingered quietly behind the science: How do we know exactly who we are detecting? eDNA ...
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January 15, 2026 at 8:21 AM
What is eDNA? And why is an eDNA reference library important? Find out the answers to these questions in Reem Almeallaβs blog as she shares rare insight into Bahrainβs very first DNA Library for Sharks and Batoids.
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saveourseas.com/update/from-...
Under the expansive cloak of night, Galapagos sharks cruise the balmy waters of Bassas da India, using the low light to their advantage as they roam the vast, inky landscape in search of their next meal.
π₯: Dan Beecham
π₯: Dan Beecham
January 14, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Under the expansive cloak of night, Galapagos sharks cruise the balmy waters of Bassas da India, using the low light to their advantage as they roam the vast, inky landscape in search of their next meal.
π₯: Dan Beecham
π₯: Dan Beecham
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New Global Report Identifies Critical Habitats for Migratory Sharks and Rays
A new global report released by the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group, -
A new global report released by the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group, -
January 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
New Global Report Identifies Critical Habitats for Migratory Sharks and Rays
A new global report released by the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group, -
A new global report released by the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group, -