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Great White Shark: Scientists release 200 gallons of synthetic blood to lure great white shark

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Great White Shark: Scientists release 200 gallons of synthetic blood to lure great white shark

In a groundbreaking experiment aired during Shark Week, scientists released 200 gallons of synthetic blood into the ocean to attract a great white shark. This bold move was part of an effort to study the predatory behaviours of these magnificent creatures.The experiment, conducted off the coast of South Africa, aimed to gather new insights into … Read more

New $25M facility allows Canada’s ocean scientists, military to share research

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New M facility allows Canada’s ocean scientists, military to share research

A new $25-million marine research centre opened Monday in Dartmouth, N.S., to co-ordinate the sophisticated underwater platforms used by Canada to gather ocean data. The Facility for Intelligent Marine Systems brings together researchers from Fisheries and Oceans, Natural Resources Canada and Defence Research and Development Canada into one place. “These researchers will be leading the way … Read more