Read my review of John Long’s book The Secret History of Sharks in @currentbiology.bsky.social

A fascinating read about the deep history of sharks, the scientists who study them, and the adventures they have in the quest to learn more.

authors.elsevier.com/a/1luVG3QW8S...

Recently, 124 Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) were delineated for the European Atlantic 🦈
This effort had data contributions from 214 researchers, including ETN members! Many of these ISRAs were partially/ompletely supported with telemetry data, underscoring the importance of this information.

Calling all marine & freshwater sciences students 📣

@marinefreshwater.bsky.social has a new #StudentPrize!

The first winner will be announced in 2027 to allow time for submissions and nominations.

More details:
www.publish.csiro.au/mf/forauthor...

#MarineFreshwaterRes

In the Philippines, there are 10 designated ISRAs.
Swipe left to learn more about the shark and ray species in these individual sites.

© Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines

#shark #ray #chimaera #ISRA #ISRAlOPH #SharksPH #ConservePHsharks #sharkada

"Overfishing the largest species in nearshore and pelagic habitats risks loss of ecomorphotypes and a 5 to 22% erosion of functional diversity."

Ecological erosion and expanding extinction risk of sharks and rays
Dulvy @nickdulvy.bsky.social et al 2024

New #sharkscience from Julia Constance at @charlesdarwinuni.bsky.social

Acoustic telemetry provides mortality estimates for threatened river sharks in the Northern Territory, Australia.

Neonates experience very high rates of natural mortality.

rdcu.be/eJb04

@iucnshark.bsky.social

And for more on #shark #conservation, check out this well-aged review from @sharkcolin.bsky.social and colleagues

www.cell.com/current-biol...

OPEN CALL | Session at Sharks International 2026 (SI2026) 🦈

Abstract submissions for SI2026 are officially open! The IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group is thrilled to host the session:
“Leveraging Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) for Policy Action.”

New #sharkscience out in @currentbiology.bsky.social by @seaprinceaaron.bsky.social and colleagues.
Deep-sea mining risks for sharks, rays, and chimeras. A must read for this looming threat to many already threatened species.
www.cell.com/current-biol...
@iucnshark.bsky.social

OPEN CALL | Session at Sharks International 2026 (SI2026) 🦈

Abstract submissions for SI2026 are now open! The IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group is excited to host the session:
“Advancing Area-Based Management for Chondrichthyans: Challenges and Opportunities.”

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Lecturer in Marine Biology and Scientific Diving (University of Plymouth)

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOS637/l...

#jobs #lecturer #scientificdiving #plymouth #coralreefs #university #marinescience #marinebiology #marineecology #jobopportunity

Rob Lennox and I are hiring a PhD student based out of Dalhousie to study the movement ecology of imperilled Atlantic mackerel starting in January 2026! In collaboration with DFO and @oceantracking.bsky.social Please share widely!!!

Rising marine extremes demand rapid response. IMOS is using ocean gliders & a national science network to deliver near real-time insights on heatwaves, floods & storms -knowledge to protect ecosystems, fisheries & coastal communities.

🔗 bit.ly/3KmJrhv

#NCRISimpact

A landmark scientific workshop has identified 124 Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) across the European Atlantic, providing the first comprehensive map of critical habitats for threatened species such as Basking Shark, Tope, Spiny Dogfish, Sicklefin Devil Ray, and Angelshark.

New paper introducing the term of SUPER HABITAT for sharks in which all critical activities (resting, feeding, mating & giving birth) occurs.
🦈🌴❤️🍽️ 👶
Access the paper here:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@dr-yannis.bsky.social @charlie-huveneers.bsky.social

Very cool observation. Consistent with observations in other species like Whitetip Reef Shark (www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...) and Nurse Shark (www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/1...)

We want to invite you to discover the latest 12th issue of Shark News – the official IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (SSG) magazine.

Some awesome news for your Monday. Critically endangered grey nurse sharks are increasing in number by about 5% a year, the first time the conservation efforts have seemed to work for this species! Still just 1500 breeding adults across eastern Australia...

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

We are looking for an Office Coordinator to support the IMOS AODN team in delivering high-impact, data-driven projects that contribute to Australia’s marine research capabilities.

🔗 bit.ly/3VHfTxu

📑 #NewStudy by Amini et al. reviews how relatedness and kinship has been studied in sharks and rays, highlighting knowledge gaps that can guide future work.

👀 doi.org/10.1007/s111...

Apply for the Scripps Postdoctoral Fellowship! I'm looking to support a strong candidate in fish physiology and/or biomechanics. Deadline: Oct 9, 2025. Eligibility: PhD by Nov 30, 2026 with ≤3 years postdoc experience. 2 years, $74K salary, $6K research allowance 👉 apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04348 🧪 🐟

Join us in Walyalup / Fremantle on 19–20 November for the Forum for Operational Oceanography.

This year’s program features keynote talks from Katrina Maguire and Arani Chandrapavan.

Places are limited, so register now 🔗 bit.ly/4oWaiks

Curator job opening at the fabulous American Museum of Natural History in New York City!

Know a marine fish person 🐠 or oceanographer who might be interested?

Job opening! CSIRO @csiropublishing.bsky.social is currently hiring 2 #eDNA Postdoctoral Fellowships!

sednasociety.com/2025/09/04/j...