Daily Summary
New research shows white sharks have a larger appetite than originally thought
New research suggests that great white sharks might require much more energy and therefore much more food than previously though. The last study on white shark diet found that a 30kg meal could supply a one ton shark with enough energy for about one and a half months. The new study suggests that this would actually only be enough for 12-15 days. Great white sharks are apex predators so this information will help give scientists a better understanding of ecosystem ecology as a whole.
Overwhelming Majority of Canadians Support a Federal Shark Fin Import Ban, Survey Finds
The Humane Society International is calling for the Members of Parliament to support the Shark Fin Import Ban, following a survey that revealed that 81 percent of Canadians would support the ban. Already, 18 Canadian municipalities have banned the sale of shark fin products, yet in 2012, Canada imported more that 106,000 kg of shark fins. The vote will be held on March 27. We’ll keep you posted!
Wave of prawn deaths baffles Chile city of Coronel
Thousands of dead prawns and hundreds of dead crabs have washed up on a beach in Coronel city, Chile. There is an ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the deaths. Local fishermen are suggesting that it could be from the local power stations that use seawater as a cooling agent, but that hasn’t been confirmed. Environment officials are looking into physical causes, such as temperature, electric conductivity and oxygen.
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