Groundbreaking research documents great white shark behavior towards people in the ocean.
Groundbreaking research documents great white shark behavior towards people in the ocean – and no one is getting eaten!released a new study that – for the first time – documents just how close juvenile great white sharsk get to waders, swimmers, surfers and standup paddle boarders at beaches where they tend to congregate as juveniles, before setting off on adult migrations.
The two-year study, researched by graduate student Patrick Rex, used aerial surveys of nearshore along 26 beaches of the. They found that in beaches like Carpinteria and La Jolla, where shark aggregations occur, water users were found in proximity of sharks 97-98% of the days they surveyed. Most of the time, people were oblivious.
The State of California Shark Research program works with SCULB Shark Lab with the purpose of figuring out if and how sharks and humans can coexist safely on our beaches. The information is funneled to lifeguards, so they can better assess ocean users’ safety. "Southern California, so we could begin to determine if these sharks pose a significant risk to human, which has never been done in the US before," said Dr. Christopher Lowe, director of the Shark Lab.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Groundbreaking study reveals older adults can improve brain power, defying cognitive aging declineOur cognitive abilities decline as we age, but is there a way to improve them? Turns out there is a way to have sustained long-term cognitive gains, read on to learn more!
Baca lebih lajut »
Harrisburg’s tiny-home village for homeless vets gets started with groundbreakingOfficials say the ceremony on Monday will mark more than two years of fundraising for the project.
Baca lebih lajut »
Old Tucson, new general manager: Park's new leadership expects moviemaking to pick upThe Arizona Motion Picture Production Program is up and running. It's the new incentive program that Old Tucson GM Tony Sanders expects will bring more filmmaking to the historic studio.
Baca lebih lajut »
Softball Top 20 for June 1: Another new No. 1 team emerges, 3 new teams enterUpsets caused upheaval as the season heads into its final week.
Baca lebih lajut »