Whale Shark Genetics

Whale Sharks of the World Large pelagic vertebrates pose special conservation challenges because their movements generally exceed the boundaries of any single jurisdiction. To assess the population structure of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), we sequenced complete...

OREHP Hatchery

Carlsbad Hatchery Established in 1995, HSWRI’s Leon Raymond Hubbard Jr., Marine Fish Hatchery is a White Seabass broodstock hatchery built specifically for this purpose in Carlsbad, California. With base funding from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife,...

Emperor Penguin to be Upgraded to Threatened Species

Emperor Penguin to be Upgraded to Threatened Species The beloved emperor penguin is facing hardship as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the species as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. This comes after their habitat has been dwindling...

SeaWorld San Diego Related Research

When the Institute was incorporated as a non-profit by the founders of SeaWorld a year before the first SeaWorld opened in San Diego, their intent was to promote the study of marine animals toward the benefit of wild populations. Observing this conservation ethos,...

Ratite Noise Study

Effects of Low Aircraft Overflights Noise study on emus’ reactions to aircraft Publication: Bowles, A.E., E. Berg, and N. Abraham, 1997. Effects of Low-Altitude Overflights on Ratities. PP 646-651. In Proceedings of the 7th International Congress of the...