August 2026

Inside BCSS’s 2026 Satellite Tagging Season: Train Alongside a Marine Research Team

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What happens after a shark disappears beneath the surface? Traditional surveys can tell researchers where an animal was observed at a particular moment. But highly mobile marine species can move between coastal habitats, continental shelf margins, deep water and offshore environments, often travelling beyond the areas scientists are able to monitor directly. Satellite telemetry provides […]

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How to Become a Marine Biologist: Gain Real Field Experience with BCSS’s Marine Science Training Programme

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Have you ever wondered how marine scientists gain the experience needed to work on conservation projects, lead research expeditions or protect some of the world’s most important marine ecosystems? For many students and recent graduates, the biggest challenge isn’t earning a degree – it’s gaining the practical experience needed to turn academic knowledge into a

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New Flukes, Familiar Faces: Humpback Whale Research Updates from the Field

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Each year, humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) migrate thousands of kilometres from their Antarctic feeding grounds to the warmer waters of East Africa, where they breed, give birth and care for their calves. As the 2026 whale season begins in the Bazaruto Archipelago, the BCSS research team is once again documenting these remarkable visitors and contributing

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Call for Submissions: Innovative Conservation Strategies for Elasmobranchs in Data-Poor Regions

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Researchers working on sharks, rays, skates and chimaeras are invited to contribute to a Frontiers in Fish Science Topic exploring new approaches to elasmobranch research and conservation in regions where long-term ecological and fisheries data remain limited. The Research Topic, Innovative Conservation Strategies for Elasmobranchs in Data-Poor Regions, brings together research and practical approaches addressing

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