New research into the anatomy of blue sharks (Prionace glauca) reveals a unique nanostructure in their skin that produces their iconic blue coloration, but intriguingly, also suggests a potential ...

CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) - Can sharks see color? That may not seem like an important question. But the answer could help scientists find ways of keeping swimmers and surfers safe. Researchers at the ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Blue sharks' unique skin may allow them to change color, according to new research. The study of the anatomy of the deep ocean predators suggests they have the "remarkable" chameleon-like potential. A ...

Foreword / Eugenie Clark -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- How to use this book -- Description of species accounts -- Illustrations -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Knowledge and study of ...