Cape Clasp Blog

While you may not be able to identify their age just by looking at them, scientists are finding that great white sharks have longer lifespans than what they originally thought  – and some of these predators are living up to seventy years or more.

Unfortunately, that longer lifespan also means it takes longer for these sharks to mature, and their population is only becoming more and more fragile. After years of people hunting these creatures for their fins and teeth, great white sharks have been labeled a “vulnerable” species.

It’s not a big deal, right? A little plastic here, a little there. It’s not going to hurt anyone. Except it does. Plastic hurts a lot of someones every day, particularly those who live beneath the ocean waves. What you don’t know can be devastating. Read on to learn 10 surprising ocean pollution facts that will inspire you to make better choices.

Every year thousands of whales, dolphins, and other marine animals wash up on beaches around the world. Beaching is not limited to sick or dead animals; sometimes perfectly healthy whales end up finding themselves stuck on the beach. While not common enough to cause a threat to the species, it is a fascinating phenomenon. There are many reasons why whales suddenly found themselves stranded on land. Read on to learn more about whale beachings!