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Ask a Marine Biologist Articles

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David Shiffman |
How Many Large, Undiscovered Species Are Still Out There?

In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers a question about what’s still lurking in the deep.

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. |
Why Don’t Electric Rays Electrocute Themselves?

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David Shiffman |
Do Shark Feeding Dives Impact Other Fish?

In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers a question about how divers feeding sharks impacts the broader ecosystem.

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David Shiffman |
Do Sharks Die if They Stop Swimming?

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David Shiffman |
What’s the Average Size of a Shark?

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David Shiffman |
What Are Some Everyday Products That Come From the Ocean?

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. |
How Smart are Sharks?

In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman proves that sharks are far more than mindless killing machines.

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David Shiffman |
How Can You Become a Marine Biologist Too?

In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman offers some general career advice.

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. |
Are the Ocean’s Fastest Animals Faster than a Speeding Bullet?

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