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​What happens if you encounter a shark during scuba diving? Here are a few friendly tips from Fins United. A few extra bonus tips for other marine activities such as kayaking, surfing, spear diving, fishing and more. 

GUEST BLOG POSTS
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Sharks, sharks and more sharks…
Our very first collaborative piece comes from one of our TFUI officers, Esther Jacobs Overbeeke. Esther provides some details from a recent breach trip in Mossel Bay, South Africa... READ MORE>
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Have Conservation, Will Travel...
TFUI Officer Margaret Hanzlick-Burton talks about how she reduces plastic while traveling! READ MORE>
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A war against the invisible – Microplastics & 7 ways to tackle this problem in your daily life
TFUI officer Julia Jung talks about microplastics: what they are and seven ways to reduce them in your every day life! READ MORE>
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Sustainable Seafood for Sharks
TFUI Officer Margaret Hanzlick-Burton talks about how our choices in seafood can impact sharks and how we can make healthier fishy choices. READ MORE>
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Redefining sharks as charismatic creatures
TFUI officer Emma Wrake talks about whether an animal must be ‘cute’ in order to deserve, or be given, protection. READ MORE>
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To Chomp or Not to Chomp: Shark Cannibalism in Question
TFUI officer Carissa Thiel dives into the jawsome topic of shark cannibalism. READ MORE >
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Less Meat = More Sharks
TFUI Officer Margaret Hanzlick-Burton talks about how reducing your meat intake can impact sharks. READ MORE>
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Are Sharks Living Fossils?
TFUI officer Jess Myers dives into the jawsome topic of shark evolution. READ MORE >
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Sharks are really some-fin else: a closer look at shark fins
TFUI officer Carissa Thiel dives into shark fins and what shark fin soup is. READ MORE >
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Sharks of Italian Waters (Part 1)
Sharks of Italian Waters (Part 2)
TFUI officer Roberto Mascia tells us about the sharks around Italy- in Italian!. READ MORE (part 1) >
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Fostering Your Family’s Environmental Appreciation
TFUI Officer Margaret Hanzlick-Burton talks about how to foster a love for nature at a young age. READ MORE>
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Shark Teeth: Dentist Approved
TFUI Officer Valerie Hagan talks about shark teeth. READ MORE>
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Do we need to stop eating meat for a better ocean?: An Opinion Piece
Guest writer Gerald's rebuttal to TFUI's Margaret
"Less Meat = More Sharks" piece.
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Skates and Stingrays of the Italian Waters (Part 1)
Skates and Stingrays of the Italian Waters (Part 2)
​Skates and Stingrays of the Italian Waters (Part 3)
TFUI officer Roberto Mascia tells us about the sharks around Italy- in Italian!. READ MORE (part 1) >
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Symbiotic relationships: In it for the long-term
There are a lot of different relationships in the ocean. ​TFUI officer Carissa Thiel tells us about them.  READ MORE>
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Which came first: predator or prey?
​TFUI officer Carissa Thiel tells us about which came first.  READ MORE>
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Sharks on the Big Screen
TFUI Officer Margaret Hanzlick-Burton talks about some shark movies. READ MORE>
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A Review of the Ocean Heroes Bootcamp
​TFUI officer Carissa Thiel tells us about this inagural event.  READ MORE>
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How to celebrate without using balloons
TFUI Officer Margaret Hanzlick-Burton talks about ways to celebrate occasions... without balloons. READ MORE>
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Combating Overwhelmingness
TFUI Officer Margaret Hanzlick-Burton talks about how to combat the feeling of being overwhelmed by eco-related doom and gloom.. READ MORE>
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We need to reduce our waste. Period.
TFUI Officer Margaret Hanzlick-Burton talks about how to combat the waste associated with our periods.. READ MORE>
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  • About TFUI
    • TFUI Origins >
      • About TFUI Founder Melissa
      • TFUI Officers
    • Take a Bite
    • Get Involved
    • FAQ
  • Bite Blog
  • Education
    • The Sharks >
      • Shark Anatomy
    • The Skates & Rays
    • The Chimaeras
    • Why Environments Matter
    • The Threats
    • Open Access >
      • Behind the Fins: Interview series
      • Bite into Research
      • Shark Bites: Book Recommendations
      • Sustainable Seafood Apps
  • Fins United
    • Shark Party Ideas
    • Little Fins Nursery
    • Big Fins Reef
  • Contact