Join the OCEARCH team as they continue their global reach for unprecedented research on the ocean's giants. We believe in a balanced, science-based approach to rebuild, sustain, and conserve our living marine resources. 1:05
Expedition Cape Cod September 2012
The OCEARCH team, led by Chris Fischer and captains Jody Whitworth and Brett McBride, will be facilitating Great White Shark research for Dr. Greg Skomal and a team of top U.S. scientists including Mote Marine Lab’s Dr. Robert (Bob) Hueter – the Director for the National Center for Shark Research.
Doers and Donors September 2012
Chris Fischer meets with President of Panama April 13th, 2010
Chris Fischer discusses sustainability issues with President Ricardo Martinelli, president of Panama. On July 15, 2010 President Martinelli and Minister of Agriculture Emilio Kienswetter established new fishing policies by signing executive decree No. 239, which prohibits tuna purse-seining in Panamanian waters. President Martinelli noted, "We are committed to promoting sustainable and responsible fishing. We understand the economic need for protecting our marine resources and the importance of sustainable fisheries as a natural resource for our country's development. 03:30
Great White Shark Research at Guadalupe Island, Mexico December 20th, 2008
Great White Shark Research at Guadalupe Island, Mexico
December 20th, 2008 - Lead by OCEARCH founder, Chris Fischer and M.V. Ocearch Crew as seen on National Geographic's Shark Men, great white sharks are tagged and released with advanced real-time technology. Blood samples are taken measurements recorded. Their goal is to learn more about their migration patterns, breeding and birthing sites and and any other missing information from the Great White's life-cycle that has yet to be discovered. 02:57
Cocos Island - One of the Wonders of the World. March 22nd, 2008
One of the natural wonders of the world, this reserve some 300 miles off the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica holds an abundance of life, including baitballs or large schools of baitfish; an ideal food source for larger pelagic species such as yellowfin tuna and more permanent residents such as the hammerhead shark. The rich coral reef, volcanic tunnels, caves, massifs and deep waters surrounding Cocos Island are home to more than 30 species of coral, 60 species of crustaceans, 600 species of molluscs and over 300 species of fish. And yet this massive ecosystem is threatened by long-liners despite park regulations. 00:28
Long-liners garbage stacks up at Cocos Island. March 20th, 2008
Park Rangers at Cocos Island confiscate bouys, lines and hooks from long-liners which builds up on the island. Despite regulations to protect this preserve, long-liners continue to fish the waters in and around Cocos Island. 01:15
Adopt-A-Billfish Foundation team in the Sea of Cortez. February 22nd, 2008
Adopt-A-Billfish Team in the Sea of Cortez
February 22nd, 2008 - Biologists with the Billfish Foundation set out to the Sea of Cortez to advance the Adopt-A-Billfish program. The sea of Cortez is in danger of losing its great populations of sailfish and marlin. The Billfish Foundation emphasizes the support of anglers to carry-out this tag and release program which reveals details about migration patters, age and growth rates, diving depths and sex rations. 06:49
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