Sharks are ingesting drugs in the Bahamas Nearly one third of sharks studied near the Bahamas’ Eleuthera Island were found to have caffeine, painkillers and other drugs in their bloodstreams.

Popular press coverage of new study examining blood sera in 85 sharks. 28 individuals in three species - nurse sharks, Reef #shark and #lemonsharks - were positive for Diclofenac, #cocaine, acetaminophen, and caffeine.

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I finally stopped procrastinating and made my team a banner!
Hope y’all like it!
#lemonsharks #splatoon #banner #art #graphicdesign

Love shark feeding dives!
#sharks #lemonsharks #florida #letsgittoit #scubadiving #sea #divewithdoc

Project Lemon Aid: I am incredibly proud of this research and education project. The best ( and IMHO most important) part of this project is getting students into the field.

Check out our blog to learn more @sharks4kids.bsky.social

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#sharkresearch #lemonsharks

ProTip: You are not a BRUV, so don't put the bait bag between your legs. Failure to heed this advice may result in being nibbled on by baby #lemonsharks

File this one under Completely Preventable #shark Bites (CPSB):

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Shark Science Sunday
During our scientific workups, we take 3 length measurements of each lemon shark.
🍋 Total length
🍋 Fork Length
🍋 Pre-caudal Length

All research was done under permit from DECR
#sharkscience #lemonsharks #sharks #sharkresearch #sharktagging #savesharks #turksandcaicos

Finished up this Lemon shark for a friend!
They ordered it as a custom for a Xmas gift!

#artsky #animalart #lemonsharks #acrylicpainting

Just a few happy #LemonSharks to brighten your day! 💛💛💛

#ProjectLemonAid is our community-driven research project in Turks And Caicos! Learn more

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#sharkscience #sharkresearch #lemonsharks