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Basking sharks actively feed in deep ocean during migrations, study finds

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New research utilizing satellite tagging has revealed that basking sharks undertake extensive migrations into the deep ocean, challenging previous assumptions that they primarily relied on stored energy during these journeys. PhD Candidate Jaida N. Elcock's work shows these large filter-feeders are actively feeding in the mesopelagic zone, tracking dense aggregations of zooplankton and small fish. This behavior suggests the deep ocean serves not just as a migratory path but as a crucial feeding habitat for basking sharks, altering our understanding of their ecological role. AI

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Basking sharks actively feed in deep ocean during migrations, study finds

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Melissa Cristina Márquez, Contributor ·

    How Basking Sharks Use The Deep Ocean To Fuel Global Migrations

    Basking sharks are not just drifting long-distance travelers relying on stored energy. Satellite tags reveal they likely feed throughout their migrations, diving deep into the mesopelagic zone to track dense layers of small organisms like fish and zooplankton. This suggests the d…

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