![]() ![]() In this video, Win Watson and Meghan Owings of the University of New Hampshire explain their research as they try to determine how the current catch, bleed, and release fishery affects the overall health of horseshoe crabs and whether it’s bleeding this “blue blood bank” dry. ![]() The crab bleeding industry says that bloodletting is not lethal, and that the crabs survive just fine once released, but there’s no doubt that populations are dropping on the Atlantic coast. When you give blood, you donate about 10 percent of your blood volume, but horseshoe crabs are drained (without the voluntary donation part) of about 30 percent of theirs. Having captured emotional, raw, and captivating images in the midst of dangerous war zones and international conflicts, Lynsey’s work expresses the untold stories of what engaging in conflict is like. The blue blood of horseshoe crabs is used by the biomedical industry to test for toxins in things such as implants, vaccines, and medical implements. Lynsey Addario The photojournalism world wouldn’t be the same with the work of Lynsey Addario. Humans aren’t the only species that donate their blood for the greater good. Horseshoe crabs have been saving our species-are we endangering theirs? Produced and shot by Steve De Neef with the help of Hakai Magazine and the University of New Hampshire. HAKAI MAGAZINE: AUDITING THE BLUE BLOOD BANK - HORSE SHOE CRABS The National Geographic Society invests in innovative leaders in science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. This project was made possible with the support of the Conservation Media Group and contributing partners: Nakawe Project, WCS, Vulcan, IFAW and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Update: On August 25th, 2019, Makos were successfully added to Appendix II of CITES! You can help too by adding your name here: With a shark that can be so valuable for tourism wouldn't it make more sense to focus on eco-tourism where possible and give fishermen a chance to earn a more sustainable living by being part of this and help conserve our blue planet for future generations? He co-authored The National Geographic Photographers Field Guide in 1999 and has since. We will be there to speak for makos and hope they will finally gain more protection globally. Africin - Robert Caputo is a freelance photographer, writer. He accepted risks whenever he ventured into. In August, 2019 the world will get together at the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. The late Jim Cole never thought of himself as a high-stakes gambler. Makos are one of the most common sharks caught on the high seas yet have almost no international protection, if we want to preserve this amazing species then this needs to change now. One of his biggest achievements was leading a major National Geographic expedition to Antarctica to film the largest iceberg in recorded history.Top predators like mako sharks play a key role in maintaining a healthy eco-system, unfortunately for makos, which are the fastest sharks in our oceans, they don’t deal well with targeted fisheries as they reproduce slow and mature late. The photographer was known for his pioneering exploration and documentation of Florida's springs and had produced and created more than a dozen films for major TV networks. His shock death came just days before the publication of his cover story for National Geographic's August issue. He will be sorely missed,' Mutchler said. It's a testament to Wes's photographic skills, courage and child-like wonder in the search for the unknown. His last story for us, Bahamas Blue Holes, made the August 2010 cover. 'He recently told me that his mother was always getting after him to work more for us, and I am deeply saddened we won't have that opportunity.' ![]() 'He loved working for the magazine - and the feeling was mutual. His tenacity to get after stories and make them the best they could be was second to none,' said Kurt Mutchler, executive editor of photography. 'Wes was a big bear of a man who had a tender heart. It was an honor to work with him, and he will be deeply missed.' In his Editor's note, the magazine's Editor in Chief Chris Johns said of Skiles: 'He set a standard for underwater photography, cinematography and exploration that is unsurpassed. Our thoughts are with Wes' family,' it said. 'The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident, which occurred following the conclusion of a scientific research expedition related to marine life off the east coast of Florida. The magazine announced the death of the accomplished photographer, cinematographer and explorer in a statement today. ![]()
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