Overfishing Threatens Shortfin Makos, But Science Offers A Survival Strategy
New research reveals that despite decades of overfishing, shortfin mako sharks in the Atlantic still have relatively high ...
PBS1d
How paleontologists are using fossilized shark teeth to date the past
Sharks have ruled the Earth’s oceans for 400 million years and recent research on fossilized shark teeth has led to the ...
The Race Against Extinction: Genetic Lifeline Discovered for Endangered Shortfin Mako Sharks
The shortfin mako shark is on the brink of extinction due to overfishing, yet genetic analysis reveals that Atlantic ...
Science News2d
Cuttlefish ink may overwhelm sharks’ sense of smell
The main component of common cuttlefish ink — melanin — strongly sticks to shark smell sensors, possibly explaining why the predators avoid ink.
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Homeschool Programs
Please read the Homeschool Day Program Policies. We are currently only offering classes for Fall 2024 in preparation for our expansion to Mote Science Education Aquarium, aka Mote SEA. We’ve got some ...