Sharks and oysters set to thrive in warmer UK waters

UK waters could see surge in sharks scientists say, as they seek new habitats

BRITISH waters could soon see a surge in shark species as they seek out new habitats, scientists say. These include increasing numbers of basking and spurdog sharks – which can grow up to 1.6 metres – and thornbacks, a type of stingray with spines. GettyBasking sharks are expected to thrive further in British waters[/caption] Graham CampbellThe sharks, pictured here close to a Scottish Highland coast, can grow to 32ft[/caption] Scientists have m…

Are Sharks and Rays Using Offshore Wind Farms as Habitats?

In new research, scientists from the Wageningen University & Research have confirmed regular activity by sharks and rays at offshore wind farms around the Netherlands. The team was able to confirm the presence of these elasmobranchs through traces of environmental DNA, or eDNA, in the waters around Dutch wind farms. The researchers collected 436 seawater samples to analyze for DNA traces, a method that the team noted was affordable and non-invas…

From fear to fascination: Decoding the depths and distances traveled by the world's largest fish

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More sharks to arrive in British waters as scientists issue alert for boom in endangered marine animals

The UK could see a sharp increase in the number of endangered sharks, rays and native oysters as Britain's coastal waters are heating up, according to scientists

Endangered rays, sharks and native oysters 'could thrive' despite climate change, report claims

Endangered rays, sharks and native oysters could thrive in seas around the UK in the decades ahead amid changing conditions in the oceans - but other common species could become rare, according to a study.

UK to see increase in sharks, rays and native oysters due to rising sea temperatures

While some species could thrive in warmer British waters, scientists warn others could struggle