Photo Gallery
Exploring marine life through our lens
Blacktip Reef Sharks
Our research on blacktip reef sharks in French Polynesia, focusing on their behavior, habitat, and conservation
Natural nursery habitat of blacktip reef sharks in French Polynesia
Photo: Victor Huertas
Blacktip reef shark in its natural habitat
Photo: Tom Vierus
Young blacktip shark navigating through degraded coral habitat
Photo: Tom Vierus
Research sampling in a blacktip shark nursery area
Photo: Jake Edwards-Ingle
A school of blacktip sharks swimming in crystal clear waters
Photo: Lauric Thiault
Conducting temperature tolerance research on blacktip sharks
Photo: Tom Vierus
Blacktip shark being studied in controlled laboratory conditions
Photo: Victor Huertas
Blacktip shark in research aquaria facility
Photo: Victor Huertas
Interaction between a blacktip shark and stingray
Photo: Victor Huertas
Blacktip shark swimming in the pristine blue lagoon
Photo: Victor Huertas
Dramatic portrait of a blacktip shark
Photo: Victor Huertas
Detailed view of a blacktip reef shark's eye
Photo: Victor Huertas
Close-up of the sensory organs (ampullae of Lorenzini)
Photo: Victor Huertas
Adult blacktip shark swimming in the lagoon waters
Photo: Victor Huertas
Adult blacktip shark in its natural habitat
Photo: Lauric Thiault
Adult blacktip reef shark swimming in blue waters
Photo: Lauric Thiault
Pregnant blacktip shark being studied
Photo: Lauric Thiault
Epaulette Sharks
Research on epaulette sharks at Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef, studying their unique adaptations and behavior
Epaulette shark gracefully moving across reef flats
Photo: Kristian Laine
Epaulette shark navigating through coral habitat
Photo: Johnny Gaskell
Examining an epaulette shark specimen at Heron Island
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Research activities with epaulette sharks at the Great Barrier Reef
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Taking measurements during epaulette shark research
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Epaulette shark in its natural shallow water habitat
Photo: Johnny Gaskell
Early developmental stages of an epaulette shark
Photo: RummerLab
Epaulette shark eggs in early developmental stages
Photo: RummerLab
Epaulette shark navigating shallow waters
Photo: Kristian Laine
Detailed view of an epaulette shark's tail
Photo: Kristian Laine
Epaulette shark displaying hunting behavior
Photo: Kristian Laine
Close-up portrait of an epaulette shark
Photo: Victor Huertas
Epaulette shark in its natural coral habitat at Heron Island
Photo: Kristian Laine
Epaulette shark exploring Heron Island reef flats
Photo: Kristian Laine
Epaulette shark swimming at Heron Island
Photo: Kristian Laine
Two juvenile epaulette sharks
Photo: Jodie Rummer
Juvenile epaulette shark during feeding session
Photo: Connor Gervais
Research with adult epaulette sharks at Heron Island
Photo: Connor Gervais
Careful capture of adult epaulette sharks for research
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Field Research
Our team conducting groundbreaking research in various marine environments
Field research on the reef flats of Heron Island
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Taking precise measurements of a shark specimen
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Conducting ultrasound examination on an epaulette shark
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Dr. Rummer and Dr. Wheeler releasing an epaulette shark
Photo: Kristian Laine
Field observations in the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Research observations at Heron Island
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Tagging procedure on a pregnant shark
Photo: Rachel Moore
Taking measurements of a pregnant shark
Photo: Rachel Moore
Taking precise measurements of an epaulette shark
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Careful capture of an epaulette shark for research
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Releasing an epaulette shark after research
Photo: Kristian Laine
Final examination before releasing an epaulette shark
Photo: Kristian Laine
Releasing an epaulette shark after experimental procedures
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Releasing an epaulette shark after research
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Preparing for a research dive at Heron Island
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Getting ready for underwater research
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Documenting blacktip shark research in French Polynesia
Photo: Tom Vierus
Dr. Rummer releasing a blacktip shark in French Polynesia
Photo: Victor Huertas
Dr. Rummer releasing a blacktip shark in French Polynesia
Photo: Tom Vierus
Laboratory studies on blacktip sharks
Photo: Tom Vierus
Conducting gill net research in French Polynesia
Photo: Tom Vierus
Aerial view of our field research station
Photo: Tom Vierus
Dr. Rummer releasing a shark after research
Photo: Tom Vierus
Releasing a blacktip shark back to its habitat
Photo: Victor Huertas
Final preparations before releasing a blacktip shark
Photo: Tom Vierus
Conducting field research with blacktip sharks
Photo: Tom Vierus
Marine Ecosystems
The diverse and beautiful marine environments where we conduct our research
Vibrant coral reef ecosystem on the Great Barrier Reef
Photo: Jodie Rummer
Grey reef sharks swimming among surgeonfish in Fakarava
Photo: Emma Weschke
Beautiful coral seascape in the outer Great Barrier Reef
Photo: Jodie Rummer
Pristine coral formations on the outer Great Barrier Reef
Photo: Jodie Rummer
Observing stingrays in their natural habitat
Photo: Victor Huertas
Beautiful beach at Heron Island research station
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films
Research location in the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Photo: Grumpy Turtle Films