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Not all Sharks have scary teeth
This is a close up of a female Zebra Shark - Stegostoma fasciatum. She was lying upside down when we found her, with a male Zebra Shark biting her tail, in a 'courting ritual' of Zebra Shark.
The zebra shark feeds primarily on shelled molluscs, though it also takes crustaceans, small bony fishes, and possibly sea snakes. The slender, flexible body of this shark allows it to wriggle into narrow holes and crevices in search of food, while its small mouth and thickly muscled buccal cavity allow it to create a powerful suction force with which to extract prey.
The zebra shark is a species of carpet shark and the sole member of the family Stegostomatidae. It is found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific, frequenting coral reefs and sandy flats to a depth of 62 m.
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Will post more pictures of this encounters :D Posted 8 years ago
Smile, it’s World Oceans Day! It’s a day to celebrate the immeasurable beauty contained in the oceans’ depths and to marvel at the role that the oceans play in our daily lives. May it inspire us to protect this invaluable resource through education, innovation, and sustainable action.
Oceans provide food, fuel, jobs, air to breathe, wildlife to be in awe of, and so much more. Here are some facts about the ocean that emphasize its importance:
-Tiny organisms that live in the ocean provide more than half of our world’s oxygen!
-Oceans absorb about 30% of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, which helps buffer the impact of global warming. BUT, as the oceans absorb more carbon dioxide, they become more acidic.
-More than 3 billion people depend on the ocean for their primary source of protein. Plus, fishing is an important source of income for countless people. Unfortunately, overfishing has depleted fish stocks, led to a decrease in reproduction rates, and has messed up the oceanic food web.
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-Approximately 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans, and oceans have a vital role in regulating our climate via their role in the hydrologic cycle—a process where water continuously circulates from clouds to land, to the ocean, and then back to the clouds. Through this process, the oceans help keep the Earth’s temperature stable.
-Scientists have identified at least 250,000 marine species, and more than 80% of the ocean is still unexplored!
-Pollution is damaging the ocean, interrupting crucial natural processes, and is harming wildlife.
The oceans are clearly under threat. But, it’s not too late to make a difference! There are countless opportunities to learn, share, donate, volunteer, and innovate solutions! {Photo credit: Zebra Shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) spotted by JungleDragon moderator, Albert Kang in the Maldives} #JungleDragon #WorldOceansDay #Zebrashark
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