This morning (17th January) Dave read a story “SHARK LADY” (The true story of how Eugenie Clark became the Ocean’s most fearless scientist) written by Jess Keating Illustrated by Marta Alvarez Miguens, virtually to 4 classes (50 students) in a STEM workshop organised by ESPLORA. …
We are very proud of our interns and love keeping in touch with them once their time with us finishes. Abbie Jenkins took up a role as an ecologist after graduating and we are delighted to share her day in the life blog here
Huge thanks to everyone who has supported us through these last few tough years. We are very happy to let you know that despite covid restrictions we have managed to speak virtually to over 2000 school students, had two very successful baby shark releases, and…
Sharklab Malta had the privilege of releasing 5 juvenile Lesser spotted catsharks (Scyliorhinus canicula), making it Sharklab-Malta’s 320th successful shark release! This snorkel release took place at South Quay Ċirkewwa due to the ideal habitat location with access to deep water. As adults, these sharks are…
Sharklab Malta are proud to support Tiny Teens Cafe events for a third year running. Despite lockdown we will have seen more than 1,000 students this academic year! The photos below show the reality of teaching virtually from both sides of the computer screen during…
Check out the latest Sharkman interview with this interesting scientist and shark lover. Just click on the photograph to get to the interview.
One of Sharklab’s research projects is the study of Bull rays around the Maltese islands. Through surveys and photography we aim to identify each individual ray. This will help us to understand their overall movement and habits. We will use this information in future to…
Sharklab host egg case searches fairly often, subject to covid restrictions. You’ll find details of future searches on FB and on the events page of our website. We’ll begin to host these again as soon as it is safe to do so. Meantime you can…
Check out the latest Sharkman interview with this amazing human being who has an incredible life. Just click on the photograph to get to the interview.
After the jaw-some submissions for our kids art competition we thought we could do a photography competition for all ages! As the sea is a bit cold at the moment you can submit any marine related photo taken within the last year. Try to submit…
