Dr. Richard Unsworth

What sharks reveal about the state of the ocean

Todd Steiner, Dr. Kevin Weng, Randall Arauz, Geiner Golfin, Dr. Greg Stone, Dr. Richard Unsworth, Kevin Wang

Marine biologists in Costa Rica and the Phoenix Islands are utilizing acoustic tracking and coral resilience studies to advocate for expanding protected zones that safeguard critical migratory pathways for sharks and turtles. While researchers like Dr. Greg Stone identify naturally resilient ecosystems as strategic assets for climate adaptation, activists face significant enforcement challenges due to under-resourced patrols and powerful commercial fishing lobbies. These efforts aim to bridge the gap between current protected areas and global conservation needs by addressing rapid population declines and seagrass loss across multiple oceanic regions.