50 YEARS AFTER JAWS: OCEARCH SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON WHITE SHARKS
JUNE 18, 2025 – As we mark the 50th anniversary of JAWS, OCEARCH, the global leader in ocean research and shark conservation, is unveiling new insights into the white sharks…
Tracking Alisha the Great White Shark and her Satellite Tag, from South Africa to Indonesia
A tracking tag placed on the dorsal fin of a white shark in South Africa 13 years ago—and later recovered by an Indonesian fisher more than 6,400 miles away—has revealed…
Sharks play a critical role in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems—from balancing food chains to supporting coral reef health. Protecting them is essential to protecting the ocean itself.The decline of apex…
OCEARCH Receives SeaWorld Conservation Fund Grant To Support Ongoing Shark Research
We’re excited to share that OCEARCH has been awarded the SeaWorld Conservation Fund Grant, which will directly support our ongoing field research in the western North Atlantic. This partnership marks…
Innovation Spotlight: How OCEARCH Leverages AWS Open Data to Advance Shark Science
At OCEARCH, we are committed to accelerating the ocean’s return to balance through collaborative, open-access science. Our work depends on cutting-edge technology, real-time data sharing, and global collaboration—making cloud computing…
Advancing Shark Research: New Support for White Shark Conservation
We are honored to receive a grant from the Disney Conservation Fund in recognition of our work to expand the boundaries of shark research and conservation. This grant is part…
In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, OCEARCH is excited to highlight some of our incredible collaborators. Throughout February we will showcase inspiring women making an…
Super Senses: How White Sharks Navigate Their World
Have you ever wondered how white sharks track prey in the vast, open ocean? These apex predators are armed with an extraordinary suite of senses that make them unparalleled hunters…
The Fall Migration of the White Shark As autumn sets in, white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) of the Northwest Atlantic begin a fascinating seasonal migration southward from their summer feeding grounds…
OCEARCH Welcomes Two New High-Profile Board Members
Anthony Hsieh and Riccardo Pavoncelli Join the Mission to Return our World’s Oceans to Balance and Abundance October 23, 2024 – OCEARCH, a global non-profit dedicated to groundbreaking research and…
Sharks & Skeletons: A Spooky Peek Inside the Ocean’s Top Predators
Sharks & Skeletons: A Spooky Peek Inside the Ocean’s Top Predators October is here, and with Halloween just around the corner, we’re all about skeletons—but today, we’re diving into something…
ARE THERE WHITE SHARKS IN EUROPEAN AND MEDITERRANEAN WATERS?
Global Nonprofit Shark Research Group, OCEARCH, Kicks Off Multi-Year Project aimed at Studying and Protecting the Mediterranean White Shark Population and Returning our Oceans Back to Balance and Abundance. Ruthlessly…
Help Protect Our Earth You can help to protect our planet by focusing on the ocean, which makes up 71% of our planet. Ocean conservation is the protection and preservation…
Many people have a fear of sharks. However, they are an essential part of our ocean ecosystems and provide little threat to humans. Learn about the FACTS over the FEAR…
OCEARCH is on a Mission to Find White Sharks In Europe This Summer
Global Nonprofit Shark Research Group, OCEARCH, Kicks Off Multi-Year Project aimed at Studying and Protecting the Mediterranean White Shark Population and Returning our Oceans Back to Balance and Abundance. Ruthlessly…
Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom: A Conversation with a Teacher and OCEARCH Education Ambassador
We had the pleasure of speaking with Kara Lawless, a passionate high school science teacher and Education Ambassador for OCEARCH. Kara has been working closely with OCEARCH to bring marine…
OCEARCH to Launch Shark Research Expedition from New Home at Mayport
OCEARCH Founder Chris Fischer and Jacksonville University President Tim Cost will gather local and state delegation to celebrate On November 27, 2023, OCEARCH will launch Expedition Southeast, its 46th ocean…
No Tricks, Just Treats! We’re sharing some of our favorite sea creatures that embrace the Halloween Spirit. #FactsOverFear Halloween Moon Crab (Gecarcinus lateralis) The Halloween Moon Crab, nicknamed for its…
Each species of shark has unique and distinct teeth that allow them to survive and thrive in their environment. Their teeth are designed to help catch and eat their specific…
OCEARCH’s Next Steps Against Combating Illegal Wildlife Trading
OCEARCH recently secured a $100,000 grant to combat illegal trafficking of shark fins and meat through the use of rapid, inexpensive DNA technology. Currently the customs agencies of five countries…