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The Kangaroo Island dunnart (Sminthopsis aitkeni) is one of Australia’s most threatened small mammals, endemic to Kangaroo Island. It’s a…
The great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) has long captured the imagination of divers and scientists alike. With its unmistakable T-shaped…
The rush to mine the deep ocean is no longer a distant possibility. It’s here, thanks to global demand for…
The ocean feels endless — a boundless body of blue that stretches beyond the horizon, a world so vast it…
Reef sharks and rays are in trouble. Around the world, their numbers continue to drop, with overfishing being the biggest…
Nature has always been a quiet inventor. From Velcro inspired by burrs to bullet trains shaped by kingfisher beaks, the…
The pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) is a highly migratory species found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific,…
Manta and devil rays are, arguably, some of the most iconic marine species in the world. Yet, despite their protected…
In Oman, shark liver oil finds its way into traditional eyeliner. In Indonesia, shark and ray skins are served as…
Few creatures command as much intrigue and fascination as the majestic rhino rays. With their distinctive appearance resembling a fusion…