Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are large filter-feeders that reside in oligotrophic tropical waters. The feeding behaviours that enable these sharks to survive in such nutrient poor environments are…

New video captures what whale sharks do when nobody is watching.

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are large filter-feeders that reside in oligotrophic tropical waters. The feeding behaviours that enable these sharks to survive in such nutrient poor environments are n...

Citing Indigenous Knowledges (correctly & respectfully) in scientific research Have you ever done any research that relied to any degree on Indigenous Knowledges? How did you cite those Knowledges, i...

Abstract. Knowledge exchanges between Indigenous and scientific communities occur regularly, with researchers frequently seeking and benefiting from Indige

New research is calling for a fundamental shift in how Australian universities and scientists publish research that draws on Indigenous Knowledges, warning that current academic practices risk sidelin...

Abstract. Knowledge exchanges between Indigenous and scientific communities occur regularly, with researchers frequently seeking and benefiting from Indige

Abstract. Knowledge exchanges between Indigenous and scientific communities occur regularly, with researchers frequently seeking and benefiting from Indige

Abstract. Knowledge exchanges between Indigenous and scientific communities occur regularly, with researchers frequently seeking and benefiting from Indige

Abstract. Knowledge exchanges between Indigenous and scientific communities occur regularly, with researchers frequently seeking and benefiting from Indige

New research shows basking sharks are more flexible in their movements and thermal tolerance than previously thought, which may help them survive climate change.

South Australia will introduce the nation’s strongest protections for sharks and rays, driven by a community-led campaign spearheaded by PhD student Chloe Roberts and The Shark and Ray Coalition.

The research community has flocked to the social-media platform Bluesky. Tell us about your experience.

Researchers spotted the unique behaviour amongst the endangered species at Ningaloo Reef, and believe the "hassling" from males could be keeping female whale sharks away from the site.

Very little is known about the reproductive behaviours of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus). Here, we describe field observations of courtship behaviour by a whale shark at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. We witnessed and recorded following and biting behaviours by a sexually mature male of a smaller female. Following and biting are common events during courtship and copulation of other species of elasmobranchs. Our observations are consistent with earlier reports of courting behaviours in whale sharks provided by fishers, the pilot of a light plane and observations of courtship by a sexually mature male towards females held in aquaria.

Quite a bit late this year, but I've finally put together the 2023 conservation / ecology / sustainability journal ranks based on my (published) journal-ranking method (as I've done every year since 2008). After 16 years of doing this exercise, I can't help but notice that most journals don't do much differently from year to year. They mostly tend to publish the same number of papers, get the same number of total publications, and therefore, remain approximately in the same rank relative to others.

Scientific Reports - High-resolution biologging of an Atlantic bluefin tuna captured and eaten by a supposed orca