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Two-thirds of species in global shark fin trade at risk of extinction Researchers say coastal sharks could benefit from increased protections, international trade regulations More than 70 percent of species that end up in the global shark fin trade are at risk of extinction — and sharks living closer...
The scientist who started it all May 4, 2022, marked the 100th birthday of a marine science legend: Dr. Eugenie ("Genie") Clark, the "Shark Lady" who founded Mote Marine Laboratory in 1955. Throughout her 100th year, Mote will celebrate Genie's incredible life and positive impacts with special events,...
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is pleased to announce Dr. Brit Finucci is the winner of the American Elasmobranch Society’s Eugenie Clark Award for 2021! We and our partners at the Save Our Seas Foundation sponsor this award in honor of Genie and to continue to inspire early career female shark...
Story contributed by Florida Institute of Technology with additions from Mote Marine Laboratory Dr. Eugenie Clark was a pioneer in shark biology, known around the world for her illuminating research on shark behavior. She was also a pioneer in another critical way, as one of the first women of prominence...
Before Dr. Eugenie Clark earned world renown as the founding “Shark Lady” of Mote Marine Laboratory, she studied fishes in the [caption id="attachment_4087" align="alignright" width="163"] Dr. Eugenie Clark works with Dr. Avi Baranes on Eilat Beach during her past research in the Red Sea. Now...