Shari Moscoso

Shari Moscoso is an International Business student who is pursuing a career in Marine Biology and the diving industry. Currently, she is in Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia, where she has completed her Divemaster Training (DMT) and is working on research projects. Her journey highlights the exciting opportunities in marine and underwater studies.

Shari Moscoso

Shari Moscoso is an International Business student who is now pursuing a career in Marine Biology and the diving industry. Currently based in Nusa Lembongan, Bali, she has completed her Divemaster Training (DMT) and is working on a research project. Her journey reflects the blend of business and marine science, showing new divers the many…

News Digest – August

In August, important shark-related stories emerged. In Ecuador, laws allow countless sharks to be caught as bycatch, despite a ban on shark fishing. Scientists confirmed that whale sharks are the largest omnivores, consuming various plants and creatures. Research on the extinct megalodon revealed it could eat a killer whale in only five bites due to…

Steve Lewis – Vice President of Marketing for RAID

Steve Lewis is a paleontologist turned Vice-President of Marketing for a diver certification agency. He focuses on promoting scuba diving safety and education. Lewis also has a passion for cave diving and creative pursuits like painting and blogging. He views his job as a way to help prevent drowning and contribute positively to the diving…

Ocean Pollination and the Incredible Red Algae Munching Isopod

Dr. Valero and graduate student Emma Lavaut studied the connection between red algae, specifically Gracilaria gracilis, and isopods. They observed how these tiny crustaceans help with the fertilization process in the ocean. Understanding this relationship is important for ocean ecosystems. It highlights the role of small creatures in larger environmental processes.

Arzucan “Zuzu” Askin

Arzucan “Zuzu” Askin is a marine scientist and technical diver from Germany and Turkey. She specializes in remote expeditions focused on conservation research. Zuzu received the 2021 European Rolex Scholarship, which allowed her to gain advanced dive training and marine research experience globally. Her work emphasizes the importance of protecting ocean environments while conducting research…

Arzucan “Zuzu” Askin

Arzucan “Zuzu” Askin is a marine scientist and experienced diver known for her work in conservation research. She is a technical diver and has completed advanced dive training through the prestigious 2021 European Rolex Scholarship. Zuzu specializes in conducting underwater expeditions focused on marine conservation and media projects. Her skills as a sailor and commercial…

News Digest – July

In July, several important updates about sharks were shared. A project in Wales successfully collected data on the Critically Endangered Angelshark, which will help with its conservation. The UK government is advancing a Shark Fins Bill aimed at banning detached shark fins from being imported and exported, enhancing existing protections. A new study showed that…