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Rare shark spotted in the wild for the first time in 50 years
A rare shark species, once thought to be extinct, has been spotted in the waters of Papua New Guinea. This is the first sighting of Gogolia filewoodi in five decades.
The species was first described in the 1970s based on a single specimen, and since then, it had not been observed in the wild. Scientists believed the species had become extinct due to overfishing. However, recent observations in the mouth of a river in the Madang province revealed five females and one male Gogolia filewoodi.
The Gogolia is an endemic species of Papua New Guinea and possesses a unique evolutionary line not found elsewhere in the world. Very little is known about the biology of the species, except for a few physical characteristics, one of which is the unusually long base of the first dorsal fin.
The population of this shark remains unknown, but scientists believe its range is extremely limited, making it vulnerable to extinction, according to The Independent.
Earlier, Chinese researchers announced the discovery of a dugong in the South China Sea near the Yunshu Reef. This species had been considered functionally extinct in China since 2008, when the last specimen was found dead.
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School students from Turkmenistan have been recognized among the winners of the UNESCO regional competition titled “The Art of Equal Opportunities: Sport and Artificial Intelligence.” The award-winning participants — Gozel Tachgulyyeva, Jennet Nurmuhammedova, and Arzuw Orazova — represented Specialized School No. 24 for Gifted Youth in Mary, a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network in Turkmenistan.
The competition, designed for young people across Central Asia, was organized by the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty in partnership with the National Federation of UNESCO Clubs of Kazakhstan, the British Embassy in Astana, and the Association of UNESCO Clubs of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Participants submitted creative works in two categories: “Women and Artificial Intelligence” and “Women in the World of Sport.” Following evaluation, 25 outstanding works by artists under the age of 18 from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan were selected.
The Turkmenistan team’s mentor, teacher Jeren Badyyeva, received a special certificate in recognition of her pedagogical guidance and contribution to the preparation of the students.
The final exhibition showcasing the top 25 entries was held in Almaty from December 3 to 8, featuring selected works from young participants, including those from Turkmenistan. All winners were awarded certificates and commemorative gifts.
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