What does it take to study a white shark in the wild? 🦈
Chris Fischer and OCEARCH built a floating shark research lab that briefly lifts these apex predators from the ocean, giving scientists 15 minutes to collect blood, bacteria, semen, fecal samples, run ultrasounds, and implant satellite and acoustic tags. These coordinated procedures reveal insights into shark stress, health, reproduction, and long-distance migration which is key to shark conservation and restoring coastal ecosystems.
With every tagged white shark, we unlock the evolutionary history of a species 30 million years in the making.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Cracking the Shark Code
00:20 - Building the Floating Lab
00:50 - Catching & Lifting Sharks
01:15 - 15 Minutes, 25 Studies
01:45 - Real-Time Stress Testing
02:10 - Health, Tags & Samples
02:50 - Shark Behavior & Release
03:40 - Shark Survival & Legacy
04:15 - Why This Science Matters
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Since 2007, Chris Fischer has led 42 expeditions to advance science surrounding the life history of White Sharks and other giants of the ocean. He has facilitated millions of dollars in global ocean research, supporting the work of over 180 scientists from over 87 international and regional institutions. Fischer's OCEARCH team is able to uncover breeding areas, feeding areas, migratory corridors, and birthing sites of the vulnerable apex species. This groundbreaking research has been televised and reported in over 178 countries and 29 languages. Through OCEARCH, Fischer and his team work with Heads of State, lawmakers, policymakers and conservation organizations to ensure a robust future for sharks based on the data collected. Fischer/OCEARCH have also been featured in over 15,000 stories on CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, The New York Times and many other media outlets around the world.
OCEARCH is a global non-profit organization focused on accelerating the ocean's return to balance and abundance. Founded by Chris Fischer in 2007, it employs a collaborative approach to shark research, involving scientists, fishermen, and the public, to gather data on white sharks and other keystone species. OCEARCH is known for its innovative research expeditions, the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker, and educational outreach programs.
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