Purchase the Latest NACS State of the Industry Report® The convenience and fuel retailing industry’s premier benchmarking tool and the most comprehensive collection of data and trends Discover what’s next and how to get there faster The inaugural NACS Loss Prevention and Safety Symposium is the industry’s only and fully dedicated event designed exclusively for convenience retailers wholesalers and suppliers who are seeking the latest insights tools and resources that can help them proactively prepare for and mitigate risks The 2025 NACS Food Safety Forum will take place April 8 in conjunction with the NACS State of the Industry Summit and quality assurance professionals at the only industry-specific food safety event for the convenience retail community attendees will be networking with industry experts attending thought-provoking and empowering education sessions and exploring a show floor with the latest merchandise for convenience and fuel retailing technologies and best practices shaping the future of convenience retail in Europe and around the globe Don’t Forget to Renew Your Membership Cary Oil has 300 sites currently on Mako Networks Cary Oil has expanded its partnership with Mako Networks to address challenges in network reliability and compatibility across multiple oil brands including the need for dependable low-downtime hardware Existing providers often relied on automated systems and slow response times making day-to-day operations challenging,” Cary Oil said Cary Oil said it faced network inconsistencies across its facilities with multiple vendors managing different branded oil sites based on brand-specific authorizations Mako’s approvals from major oil brands Chevron and others “made them the ideal partner to simplify and harmonize their network.” from onboarding to de-branding and everything in between knowledgeable and highly responsive,” stated Dana Dennis Cary Oil has 300 sites using Mako Networks “Mako has significantly influenced our customers’ experience at gas stations delivering faster payments and fewer outages.” Cary Oil said it is migrating legacy sites and deploying Mako across all new locations This move ensures Cary Oil can “continue to provide a seamless In March, Texas-based retailer TXB (Texas Born) selected Mako Networks as its Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP) as it plans to expand from 50 to more than 100 store locations across Texas and Oklahoma the mako shark would leave the competition in its bubbly wake Clocking in at top speeds around 45 mph (72 km/h) the shortfin mako shark isn't just fast; it's the fastest shark species on the planet this predator zips through tropical and temperate waters across the globe There are two known species in the genus Isurus: the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) and the longfin mako also known as the blue pointer or bonito shark is the more commonly seen and studied of the two Shortfin makos are members of the mackerel shark family closely related to great whites and porbeagle sharks with lateral cusps that help them latch onto slippery prey and equal-sized upper and lower tail lobes — a telltale trait of fast-moving pelagic fishes Their coloration helps them blend in with the surrounding water: metallic blue on top meaning they can regulate their body temperature to stay warmer than the surrounding water — a rare trait among sharks It gives them an edge when chasing fast prey like swordfish Shortfin makos are primarily found offshore in tropical and temperate waters Juvenile mako sharks often stay closer to the continental shelf While they're known to frequent areas around the Caribbean Sea sightings are extremely rare due to their preference for the open ocean Their range is so broad that they show up in international shark research studies and environmental biology journals including work from the Canadian Journal of Zoology That means embryos develop inside eggs within the mother's body and the unfertilized eggs serve as nourishment for the growing pups and sexual maturity varies depending on sex and region Larger specimens can grow up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) and weigh over 1,200 pounds (544 kilograms) although most individuals are much smaller they often fall victim to longline fishing gear intended for other species Their fins are also sought after in the global fin trade The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) now lists the shortfin mako as endangered Efforts are underway to protect this iconic species Scientists are using satellite tagging and other tech to track mako movements and better understand their role in ocean ecosystems The mako may rule the sea as the peregrine falcon rules the sky but even top-tier predators need a break from being hunted themselves We created this article in conjunction with AI technology then made sure it was fact-checked and edited by a HowStuffWorks editor Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks.com article: `;return t.byline_authors_html&&(e+=`By: ${t.byline_authors_html}`),t.byline_authors_html&&t.byline_date_html&&(e+=" | "),t.byline_date_html&&(e+=t.byline_date_html),e+=`\n\t\t\t\t it is time now for the cult dive watch to get its special edition models too Orient releases here not one but two editions of the Mako dive watch: a classic version and a more compact model. But first, let’s remind ourselves of the Mako watch. As we explained in this article covering the 10th anniversary limited edition of the watch but still gained almost immediately cult status no-nonsense dive watch with everything you need in it a price that would make it a great option for newcomers to mechanical watches – not far from what Seiko has done with the SKX and 5 Sports series Orient was fully aware of the status of its watch and listened to the community to bring regular updates to the Mako which has known 3 different generations and even came in more compact editions it was just a matter of time for us to see a bunch of special editions Orient Mako models to celebrate the brand’s 75th anniversary just like there was no surprise in seeing Bambino models playing on the same commemorative vibe – the Bambino is the brand’s other modern best-seller Both new Mako models are based on the brand’s classic dive watch but come with unprecedented colour schemes and textured dials They each feature sky-blue (or ice blue) dials that stand out sunlight-inspired gold-coloured second hands and a vintage Orient cursive logo from the 1950s These features all enhance the character of these timepieces compared to the rather technical look of the standard models The other novelty for the Orient Mako 75th Anniversary limited edition can be found on the back with a cursive inscription “Orient Since 1950 – 75th Anniversary” with its 41.8mm diameter and relatively compact 46.8mm length We’re here looking at an entry-level 200m dive watch (which is not ISO compliant) but with very decent features despite its low price The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal the bezel is unidirectional and features a dark blue aluminium insert with 60-minute scale and the classic notches of the collection and inside is an in-house automatic movement beating at 3Hz and storing 40h power reserve This larger model features a day-date display and is worn on a 22mm steel bracelet with trifold deployant buckle with push button and security latch is based on the more recent and more compact Orient Mako 40 This less hardcore edition measures a very pleasant 39.9mm diameter with a reasonable L2L of 46.5mm it is still a competent 200m dive watch with sapphire crystal the diving scale is engraved on a brushed metallic insert for a more restrained look and the crown isn’t set in guards like the bigger version Inside is the same base automatic movement but only here with a classic date display It is worn on a 20mm steel bracelet with trifold deployant buckle with push button and security latch Both released as limited editions of 6,000 pieces available worldwide, the new Orient Mako 75th Anniversary are priced at EUR 429.99 for the large version and EUR 399.99 for the Mako 40. For more details, please visit Orient-watch.com but they are not done any justice by the absolutely awful branding The script typeface on these models reads as low-end 1970s West German and their crest logo is somehow worse; it lends some brand recognizability New research led by University of Missouri ecologist Michael Byrne uncovers how expanding oxygen-depleted zones shape the movement of these apex predators By Shannon Beck are among the fastest and most elusive predators in the ocean new research led by Michael Byrne from the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture sheds light on the limitations of their habitat availability caused by oceanography The research tracked mako sharks over vast distances using satellite telemetry Byrne’s findings reveal a pattern in movements and distribution of the apex predators spanning thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean highlighting the sharks’ dependence on one very specific factor — oxygen levels in the water so I spend a lot of time looking at mako shark tracking data,” said Byrne an associate professor of wildlife ecology in the School of Natural Resources “A decade of satellite tracking data from sharks tagged off the west coast shows what looks like an invisible fence line in the ocean where they rarely travel south through the North Equatorial Current at around 12 degrees latitude.” He wanted to know what was keeping these otherwise highly mobile sharks with a world-wide distribution and the capacity to travel great distances from venturing further south in the east Pacific he compared the map of mako shark movements tracked by NOAA and the Guy Harvey Research Institute and Nova Southeastern University with a map of dissolved oxygen “Mako sharks are the Ferraris of the shark world,” Byrne said That high performance comes with high oxygen demands meaning they maintain their body temperature several degrees above the surrounding water This helps with their speed but could potentially lead to overheating if they stay in very warm water for extended periods of time.” Byrne noted that the southern distribution of mako sharks in the east Pacific corresponded nicely with the northern edge of the Pacific oxygen minimum zone These zones tend to shoal close to the ocean’s surface along the eastern boundaries of the world’s oceans because of upwelling and other oceanographic processes and the Pacific oxygen minimum zone is the world’s largest A phenomenon known as habitat compression can occur in these regions where habitat available for open-ocean fish is limited as the oxygen minimum zone comes closer to the surface The fish are restricted within a narrow layer of warm water with suitable oxygen near the ocean’s surface which means habitat compression might create unsuitable conditions for mako sharks in the tropical Pacific To test this hypothesis Byrne and colleagues compared habitat conditions used by mako sharks in the east Pacific with those used by satellite-tracked mako sharks in the west Atlantic where oxygen minimum zone shoaling is not an issue When comparing oxygen conditions in tropical regions sharks that moved south into the North Equatorial Current in the Pacific ran into the zone where low-oxygen conditions could creep up to less than 100m deep conditions which sharks in the Atlantic did not have to contend with sharks in the tropical West Atlantic could make forays to deeper and cooler waters that were not oxygen limited Additional analyses showed that Pacific sharks spent less time near the surface as temperature increased but were also limited in how deep they traveled by low oxygen conditions it seems that mako sharks did not travel into the tropical Pacific because they got squeezed from both directions — from the top by surface waters that were too warm to support extended occupancy and from the bottom by low oxygen conditions that limited how deep the sharks could dive,” Byrne said Research has shown is that these zones are expanding and restricting the shark’s movement in the ocean The study comes at a time when mako sharks are facing increased threats from overfishing and habitat degradation they are vulnerable to population declines due to slow reproductive rates.  Byrne’s research demonstrates how oceanography which is ever-changing as global temperatures and weather patterns shift creates boundaries for the wildlife that call the ocean home that are often invisible to humans MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Faculty Excellence Week event highlights 47 books Mizzou faculty members published in 2024 Stay up-to-date with the latest news by subscribing to the Show Me Mizzou newsletter MU is an equal opportunity employer © 2025 — Curators of the University of Missouri. 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Privacy policy The Great Falls Hospital is pleased to announce the latest addition of robotics technology to the orthopedic operating room This advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way total knee partial knee and total hip replacements are performed by helping surgeons know more and cut less.1-5* Mako SmartRobotics™ combines three key components AccuStopTM haptic technology and insightful data analytics into one platform that has shown better outcomes for total knee “I am very excited to have the Mako technology here at the Great Falls Hospital,” shares Dr board-certified orthopedic surgeon and certified Mako robotic system user of the Great Falls Hospital “The Mako system is unique in that it uses 3D modeling of each patient’s joint and the technology works for both knee replacement and hip replacement It is a valuable tool for joint replacement patients and has been clinically shown to result in fewer complications more accurate implant placement and quicker recovery Patients get a CT scan before surgery and a computerized 3D model of their joint is built which allows an individualized surgical plan to be created before the surgery even begins the Mako technology is used to execute the individualized plan and make any adjustments necessary No two patients are identical; the Mako system allows us to personalize surgeries like never before and helps us provide truly personalized care to all.” The Great Falls Hospital holds numerous national accolades for excellence in orthopedic surgery including a Healthgrades Five Star Rating for Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair in 2025 and Total Hip Replacement Surgery for five years running the Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades with a Joint Replacement Excellence Award from 2021-2024 America’s 100 Best in Joint Replacement in 2024 and Five Star Ratings in Total Knee Replacement from 2017-2024 The Central Montana community trusts the Great Falls Hospital as a premium healthcare network to meet their needs for joint repair Between the cutting-edge technology of the Mako SmartRobotics™ and award-winning performances by surgeons such as Dr patients can expect an exemplary experience when it comes time for total or partial joint repairs “We are extremely proud to offer the highly advanced Stryker Mako SmartRobotics™ technology to our patients,” said Mark Robinson “This addition to our orthopedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to provide the community with outstanding healthcare with the best possible outcomes.” Total knee replacements in the United States are expected to increase 189% by 2030,9 yet studies have shown that approximately 20% of patients are dissatisfied after conventional surgery.10 Mako Total Knee combines Stryker’s advanced robotic technology with its clinically successful Triathlon Total Knee System which enables surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased precision and accuracy.11 In clinical studies Mako Total Knee demonstrated the potential for patients to experience less pain improved knee flexion and greater soft tissue protection in comparison to manual techniques.3,7 Mako SmartRobotics™ for Partial Knee replacement is a treatment option designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis that has not yet progressed to all three compartments of the knee the surgeon guides the robotic arm during bone preparation to execute the predetermined surgical plan and position the implant By selectively targeting only the part of the knee damaged by osteoarthritis surgeons can resurface the diseased portion of the knee while helping to protect the healthy bone surrounding the knee joint.4 Studies have shown that robotic-arm assisted partial knee replacement leads to greater accuracy of implant position to plan compared to manual partial knee replacement procedures.12,13 total hip replacements in the United States are projected to grow 171%.9 Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Hip is a treatment option for adults who suffer from degenerative joint disease of the hip the surgeon guides the robotic arm during bone preparation to prepare the hip socket and position the implant according to the predetermined surgical plan In a controlled matched-paired study to measure acetabular bone resection results suggested greater bone preservation for Mako Total Hip compared to manual surgery.2 The Mako Robotic System will begin assisting with joint repairs at the Great Falls Clinic and Hospital beginning in February. To learn more, visit gfclinic.com or call 406-454-2171 four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness—far from an urban center the Great Falls Clinic provides diverse specialty medical clinics The Great Falls Clinic and Hospital are committed to improving the health and wellness of our community by striving to provide the best healthcare possible the Clinic is committed to recruiting the exemplary medical staffmembers harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in Central Montana “cut less” refers to less soft tissue damage and greater bone preservation as compared to manual surgery.3,4 For the Mako Total Hip and Partial Knee applications “cut less” refers to greater bone preservation as compared to manual surgery.1,2,5 Hip joint replacement is intended for use in individuals with joint disease resulting from degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis fracture of the neck of the femur or functional deformity of the hip Knee joint replacement is intended for use in individuals with joint disease resulting from degenerative Joint replacement surgery is not appropriate for patients with certain types of infections any mental or neuromuscular disorder which would create an unacceptable risk of prosthesis instability prosthesis fixation failure or complications in postoperative care joint replacement surgery has serious risks which include circulatory compromise (including deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the legs)) genitourinary disorders (including kidney failure) gastrointestinal disorders (including paralytic ileus (loss of intestinal digestive movement)) vascular disorders (including thrombus (blood clots) or changes in blood pressure or heart rhythm) bronchopulmonary disorders (including emboli Implant related risks which may lead to a revision of the implant include dislocation heterotopic bone formation (abnormal bone growth in tissue) osteolysis (localized progressive bone loss) Hip and knee implants may not provide the same feel or performance characteristics experienced with a normal healthy joint The information presented is for educational purposes only Speak to your doctor to decide if joint replacement surgery is appropriate for you Individual results vary and not all patients will return to the same activity level The lifetime of any joint replacement is limited and depends on several factors like patient weight and activity level Your doctor will counsel you about strategies to potentially prolong the lifetime of the device including avoiding high- impact activities It is important to closely follow your doctor’s instructions regarding post-surgery activity Ask your doctor if a joint replacement is right for you Stryker Corporation or its other divisions or other corporate affiliated entities own use or have applied for the following trademarks or service marks: AccuStop All other trademarks are trademarks of their respected owners or holders Announcements Great Falls Clinic is proud to serve Montana and provide the highest quality medical care For directory assistance or information, please call (406) 454-2171 Latest technology offers more applications and innovation across more specialties MAHWAH, N.J., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK) showcases the latest advancements in Mako SmartRobotics™ across hip spine and shoulder procedures at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego With over 1.5 million Mako procedures performed globally across 45 countries Mako is a market-leading technology in orthopaedics With the introduction of Mako Total Hip with Advanced Primary and Revision Stryker expands on its established Mako Total Hip offering to include a first-to-market robotic hip revision capability the expanded Mako Total Hip application is engineered to streamline workflow and enable confidence in challenging procedures with new features such as augment and screw planning intraoperative screw trajectory guidance and compatibility with Stryker's revision hip implant portfolio. These new capabilities are designed to help surgeons simplify hip procedures by knowing more with Mako's 3D CT-based planning now across both primary and revision THA procedures now commercially available is Stryker's fourth generation Mako System a single robotics system that delivers additional applications and innovation designed to offer a premium clinical and operational experience compared to manual across Mako Total Hip Mako 4 also integrates Stryker's fourth-generation Q Guidance System which is built on over 20 years of experience developing guidance technologies "Today's advancements in Mako SmartRobotics™ build on a foundation of clinical impact innovation and market leadership," said Keith Evans, vice president and general manager of Stryker's Mako and Enabling Technologies business "We are thrilled to showcase and demonstrate the future of Mako not only what it can do but who it serves – more surgeons across more specialties and more procedures." Mako Spine and Mako Shoulder are the latest to join the SmartRobotics™ suite of applications Stryker completed its first Mako Spine cases in October and continues its limited market release with full U.S commercial launch expected in the second half of 2025 Stryker also completed Mako Shoulder's first cases at the end of last year and the application remains in limited market release through 2025 AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting attendees can visit Stryker's booth (#2529) to learn more about Mako 4 and our new applications. Stryker will hold demonstrations, exhibitions and a symposium throughout the week. For more information, please visit – MakoMeansMore.com Media contactStryker, Joint ReplacementNiamh GranoSr. Communications Manager[email protected] 201.831.5589 announced the launch of its Artix Thrombectomy System... announced the launch of its Steri-Shield 8 personal protection system Health Care & Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Trade Show News New Products & Services Do not sell or share my personal information: MassDevice The Medical Device Business Journal — Medical Device News & Articles | MassDevice March 11, 2025 By The orthopedic giant launched its fourth-generation Mako system — Mako 4 — a single robotics platform delivering additional applications and innovation. Stryker designed Mako 4 to offer a premium experience across its Total Hip, Total Knee, Partial Knee and Spine offerings. Mako 4 also integrates Stryker’s fourth-generation Q Guidance system at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) 2025 meeting in San Diego The company also expanded on the established Mako Total Hip offering to include a first-to-market robotic hip revision capability it streamlines workflow and enables confidence in challenging procedures with new features intraoperative screw trajectory guidance and compatibility with Stryker’s revision hip implant portfolio Mako Spine and Mako Shoulder join the company’s SmartRobotics suite of applications Stryker completed its first Mako Spine cases in October 2024 and continues a limited U.S It expects a full rollout in the second half of this year The company also completed Mako Shoulder’s first cases at the end of 2024 It is expected to remain in a limited release through 2025 Both the spine and shoulder applications received FDA nods last year “Today’s advancements in Mako SmartRobotics build on a foundation of clinical impact innovation and market leadership,” said Keith Evans VP and GM of Stryker’s Mako and Enabling Technologies business “We are thrilled to showcase and demonstrate the future of Mako not only what it can do but who it serves — more surgeons across more specialties and more procedures.” Copyright © 2025 · WTWH Media LLC and its licensors The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media Privacy Policy Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative We're working on a visual shortcode editor until then please follow these instructions Email us to support@plugin.builders for any problems the Virginia Tech and College of Natural Resources and Environment researchers gained behavioral insights to help prevent the decline of the sharks in the region The research team successfully tagged a Mako shark for the first time in the region as part of another research project This research documents the first-ever satellite tracking of a critically endangered shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean This information is crucial for conservation efforts helping scientists understand the shark's habitat use and role in the ecosystem Researchers will use the collected data to inform further studies and develop effective conservation strategies Virginia Tech researchers successfully tagged a young shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean during the summer of 2023 the first time that this has been done in the region These sharks are critically endangered not only in the Mediterranean but also globally The research team tagged the mako shark during a research expedition for the white shark in the region “During that research trip, we encountered a young shortfin mako shark by happenstance,” said Brendan Shea, a Ph.D. student in the College of Natural Resources and Environment which provides valuable information about its movements helping us understand how to better conserve the population.” The tag the team used is called a pop-off archival tag It collects and stores data on water temperature This data helps the researchers estimate the shark's location and understand its movements The tag detaches after a set period or if the shark dives too deep – more than 1,800 meters – and then transmits the data back to a satellite “These tags give us valuable information about where these animals travel,” Shea said the researchers constructed a projected path the shark took The research, carried out as part of the White Shark Chase initiative led by Francesco Ferretti at Virginia Tech, was published recently in Frontiers in Marine Science This collaborative effort included Jeremy Jenrette of Virginia Tech's Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation Chiara Gambardella of the Polytechnic University of Marche Gambardella and Stefano Moro of Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Khaled Echwikhi of the High Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine at University of Gabes Robert Schallert and Barbara Block of Stanford University and Taylor Chapple of Oregon State University’s Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station Funding was provided by The Explorers Club The young mako shark traveled more than 750 miles in 54 days even though it was likely only 1 or 2 years old This means that protecting nursery areas might not be enough because these young sharks travel so far “Sharks play a crucial role in the health of our oceans,” Shea said “A healthy ocean supports various human activities so understanding and conserving shark populations benefits everyone Understanding the three-dimensional movement of sharks helps us know how they connect different habitats and their role in the ecosystem This data also informs us about the depths they occupy which is vital for conservation efforts.”    Virginia Tech demonstrates impact as a global land grant – progressing sustainability in our community Get Directions  See All Locations  Contact Virginia Tech  © 2025 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Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Volume 11 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2024.1423507 this frequent and ongoing capture of juvenile sharks represents a severe threat to regional populations These losses highlight the need for more detailed information regarding the movement patterns and space use of juvenile shortfin mako sharks for which little is known in the Mediterranean In recent years, a proliferation of telemetry studies has drastically improved our understanding of the movements and space use of large marine predators like shortfin mako sharks around the globe (Queiroz et al., 2019); however virtually no study has focused on Mediterranean populations we report the satellite track from a pop-off archival tag (PAT) deployed on a juvenile shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean Sea in May 2023 this track represents the first satellite tag deployed on a shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean Sea We describe the horizontal and vertical movements the study shark performed over 54 days at liberty (DAL) discussing potential drivers for the observed movements and the implications of the track for the conservation of shortfin mako sharks regionally The PAT tag was programmed to sample light and temperature every 3 seconds for 180 days and was deployed with the auto-detect mortality and depth threshold release (DTR) settings activated All research was conducted under Virginia Tech Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Protocol 22-094 Figure shows model-estimated track of the tagged shark as estimated by (A) GPE3 and (B) the HMM_MCMC model 25-meter contour lines are displayed for the uppermost 100m in light gray; 100-meter contour lines from 100-500m are displayed in medium gray; 500-meter contour lines are displayed in dark gray We additionally estimated animal positions using the methods developed in Block et al. (2011) and Wilson et al. (2015) the latter framework incorporates a Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) sampling approach to further refine the posterior probability distribution we refer to this model as the HMM_MCMC model for the duration of the manuscript the HMM_MCMC model only estimated one position per day the HMM_MCMC model also showed directed movements to the Tyrrhenian Sea beginning in mid-June although the scale of this estimated movement was smaller given the more constrained movements in the first part of the track (A) Monthly depth-temperature profile summarizing the shark’s vertical movements during its time at liberty with depth indicated on the y-axis and temperatures indicated by color Note that May and July do not reflect a complete month worth of data due to the timing of tagging and the premature tag release (B) Monthly time-at-depth (TAD; top row) and time-at-temperature (TAT; bottom row) distributions with daytime distributions in red and nighttime distributions in blue Note that y-axes for TAD distributions vary between panels After a prolonged period at the surface in the early morning hours of July 10, the PAT experienced a pulse of light, after which it recorded a rapid descent from the surface to approximately 110 m, followed by a slightly slower but still rapid descent, to approximately 505 m, the deepest observations recorded up until this point (Supplementary Figure S2) the tag recorded depths ranging between 500 m and 650 m with a general pattern of slow descent observed This was followed by a rapid ascension from 650 m to approximately 400 m The tag then recorded a slow descent from 400 m to 475 m over approximately 3 hours before another period of ascent after which the tag rapidly descended to 1,800 m Such rapid and highly directional movement (408 km minimum displacement in 54 days) at an early life stage may have important conservation implications particularly when considering the multiple hypothesized shortfin mako nurseries within the Mediterranean Sea This variation underscores the need for further tagging studies in the Mediterranean as we show here that even at early life stages the hypothesized nursery areas for shortfin mako sharks in the region may not be entirely discrete a notion that would have important conservation implications given the historical focus on using catch records of juveniles to delineate nursery areas as candidates for spatial protection Given the lack of data on the spatial ecology of the species regionally the deployment of additional tags across a wide range of life stages should be prioritized future tagging studies in the region should implement double-tagging to help constrain light-level geolocation model estimates and to help refine the use of GPE3/HMM_MCMC and other similar HMM models in the Mediterranean basin Given the limited sample size and the inconclusive TAD/TAT patterns observed we cannot determine any primary drivers for the observed vertical activity by the study shark; however an animal’s behavioral state and resulting vertical activity inherently comprises aspects of both foraging strategy and thermoregulation and multiple partial drivers likely acted in concert to increase the study shark’s use of deep waters Though we cannot fully dismiss the possibility that this was a post-release mortality resulting from our own capture and tagging process we do not believe the shark’s extensive horizontal and vertical movements during its time at liberty reflect the movements of a physiologically compromised animal collaboration with local fishers represents a promising avenue to increase animal encounter rates and promote the integration of local stakeholders into the planning and development of research and management plans that are urgently needed to protect the dwindling populations of large sharks in the region we show here the broad movement capacity of juvenile shortfin mako sharks in the Mediterranean adding important context to the previously reported captures of juveniles and YOY from disparate areas across the Mediterranean Sea by demonstrating the capability of even young sharks to travel long distances over short time scales The study shark’s subsequent mortality additionally highlights the elevated risk that shortfin mako sharks are exposed to regionally even at early life stages which represents a grave threat to the population yet can be underestimated using fisheries dependent data alone While additional tagging efforts are sorely needed here we provide evidence to shape deeper investigations into the movements and ecology of shortfin mako sharks in the Mediterranean Sea The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors The animal study was approved by Virginia Tech Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee The study was conducted in accordance with the local legislation and institutional requirements The author(s) declare financial support was received for the research This work was conducted while on expedition for an ongoing research project researching white sharks in the region Funding for the white shark project was provided by The Explorers Club The individual donors were not involved in the study design or the decision to submit it for publication We would like to acknowledge Rosie O’Donnell and Yachts for Science for their support in fundraising and securing an expedition vessel and Hani Berriche and Chiheb Lemsi for assistance on the ground in Tunisia BS acknowledges the monetary support of the Acorn Alcinda Foundation FF acknowledges the monetary support of the Bertarelli Foundation We would also like to thank Alessia Cirillo and Alessandro Langiu for help recovering the tag after deployment The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest The handling editor NQ declared a past co-authorship with the authors BS All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher The Supplementary Material for this article can be found online at: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2024.1423507/full#supplementary-material Horizontal and vertical movements of swordfish in the Southeast Pacific Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Capture of a new-born shortfin mako shark Isurus oxyrinchus (Lamniformes: Lamnidae) with updated records from the Turkish marine waters Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Patterns and drivers of vertical movements of the large fishes of the epipelagic Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Diving into the vertical dimension of elasmobranch movement ecology Biology of shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus rafinesque 1810) from the eastern mediterranean Tracking apex marine predator movements in a dynamic ocean Overview on mediterranean shark’s fisheries: impact on the biodiversity The functional and ecological significance of deep diving by large marine predators doi: 10.1146/annurev-marine-032521-103517 Linking vertical movements of large pelagic predators with distribution patterns of biomass in the open ocean Satellite telemetry reveals higher fishing mortality rates than previously estimated suggesting overfishing of an apex marine predator The visceral temperatures of mackerel sharks (Lamnidae) Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Carpentieri P. 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The discovery of a diversity lifeline for the endangered shortfin mako shark could be its best chance for surviving a ‘catastrophic event’ such as climate change but geneticists behind the revelation have warned it won’t mean anything if we fail to “urgently curb overfishing” With its reputation as the fastest shark in the sea the shortfin mako is also among the world’s most endangered species It currently holds an ‘Endangered’ status on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species and has also found its place on Appendix II of the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Overfishing is currently driving sharks to the edge of existence Recent scientific assessments have shown that more than one-third of sharks and chimaeras are threatened with extinction from a host of pressures that the greatest concern lies in the unsustainable global demand for the meat two-thirds of all these threatened species of shark are at risk from overfishing alone But nature has thrown the shortfin mako a lifeline; a couple of lifelines to be more precise shortfin mako sharks in the Atlantic Ocean still show relatively high levels of genetic diversity,” said Professor Mahmood Shivji director of the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Research Centre and Guy Harvey Research Institute Genetic diversity is a lifeline for a species on the edge of extinction Professor Shivij has explained that the greater the diversity in a population What this means is that the more variation there is among a species the better chances that species can adapt to changes or survive a catastrophe “What that means for shortfin mako sharks is that if we can prevent further erosion of this genetic diversity by urgently curbing overfishing we have more hope for this species to retain the resilience needed for its populations to adapt to our fast-changing climate and survive,” Professor Shivij continued “But shortfin mako sharks have to be a conservation priority.” UN deep sea mining body levels criticism at Trump administration How one Pisaster disaster left sea otters with a mussel buffet Physics of folklore: Seeking answers to the 'milky seas' mystery Global fish oil and fishmeal industry footprint exposed in world first Understanding seabird migration crucial to reduce extinction risks the shortfin mako will typically encounter numerous fisheries across its range the species has been fished – usually for its lucrative fins and meant – to critical levels Recent reviews of the ecological role of sharks in our ocean ecosystem show that large predators tend to play an outsized role in how the ecosystems function Some big sharks influence their prey’s behaviour has evolved to outpace prey like tuna and other swift swimmers there has been little data on the genetic status of the shortfin mako to guide the conservation and management efforts around it Populations are currently managed as two presumed separate populations (or stocks) and assessments indicate that northern Atlantic mako sharks are indeed overfished Independent scientific surveys using data from satellite tags deployed on shortfin mako sharks suggest that fishing mortality may be as much as ten times higher than some estimates from previous fisheries models In his paper, Connections across open water: A bo-organelle, genomics-scale assessment of the Atlantic-wide population dynamics in a pelagic, endangered apex predator shark published recently in Evolutionary Applications Dr Andrea Bernard acknowledge that as a wide-ranging the shortfin mako mixes freely with few physical or genetic barriers Data compiled by the researchers suggests that both the male  and female shortfin mako sharks – which grow much larger than the males –  are ranging and reproductively spreading their genes across the Atlantic “But when we look at the mitochondrial DNA – the genetic material inherited only from mothers – we see a contrasting picture,” said Professor Shivij the results from sequencing entire mitochondrial genomes from shortfin mako sharks across the Atlantic have shown that there is a distinct genetic structure for both the northern and southern hemisphere populations telling us that the populations in each hemisphere differ and are genetically distinct from each other,” said Professor Shivij the results suggest that although female shortfin mako sharks may well be as wide-ranging as their male counterparts they return to key sites in one hemisphere to pup.” If we’re to protect this important genetic diversity the management of two distinct Atlantic populations – the northern Atlantic and southern Atlantic shortfin mako sharks – has to be considered “We were very surprised to see this result we see pretty low diversity,” said Professor Shivij A species being overfished to the edge of extinction the hammerhead’s vulnerability is greater because “it lacks the diversity to adapt to our rapidly changing climate” “Predicting how species will respond to rising temperatures and changing ocean chemistry is complex and under continuously evolving scientific scrutiny The relatively high levels of genetic diversity still present in the shortfin mako shark provide optimism that this magnificent large ocean predator has a good chance to adapt and survive in our changing world – if the current overfishing of it comes to an end.” Click here for more from the Oceanographic Newsroom.  Receive the latest from Oceanographic and get 10% off your first order Enjoy 30% off your first year when joining as an annual digital subscriber A Hypersonic Missile That’s More Than Ready Lockheed Martin’s Mako™ hypersonic multi-mission missile delivers range lethality and affordability attributes to fill multiple operational voids with one missile Especially those compact enough to stow in the internal bay of stealth aircraft for close-up launches—and innovative enough to maneuver in the hypersonic regime Mako blazes down on time-sensitive targets 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Boating Firecrown Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited a column dedicated to curating the musical taste of Rockaway one week at a time I will be writing about an album or an artist that deserves more attention Whether through an in-depth interview or an analysis of the work each article will answer the question: Why should you listen let me know at clattermouuuthrec@gmail.com I’d like to talk a bit about an artist I’ve been listening to pretty frequently for about a year now It is rare that I believe that an artist truly does not have enough publicity for the talent that one has and very few truly deserve to “make it.” However Nathias is one of those artists that I believe deserves more attention due to his natural skill which radiates through every track on his EP Nathias’ “mako” was some of the first music that he released yet it feels as though he’s been making music for years Each track has a distinct and nostalgic feel to it Nathias presents his ability to write touching yet catchy choruses through songs such as the opening track of the EP “someone who cries,” and “in your eyes.” Songs such as “screen time” highlight Nathias’ unique songwriting capabilities Nathias was actually one of the first artists I interviewed way back in November When I asked about where he finds inspiration he explained to me that his music is inspired by the many artists that he looks up to right now I’m really into Elliott Smith,” he explained “so I’ve become increasingly interested in chord progressions and double tracking and all things Elliott Smith adjacent.” Being early in his musical journey he hopes to “find more inspiration in things outside of other people,” he told me but I’m still figuring myself out as an artist he announced that he is working on another EP I highly recommend “mako” and all his other work I guarantee you will find something that you enjoy You can find my full interview with Nathias on Clattermouuuth.com or @clattermouuuth_showcase on Instagram and website in this browser for the next time I comment independent news source that provides the Rockaways with a unique voice The paper is distributed for free throughout the peninsula and is available online at rockawaytimes.com Metrics details Populations of large pelagic sharks are declining worldwide due to overfishing Determining the overlap between shark populations and fishing activities is important to inform conservation measures for many threatened sharks the whereabouts of particularly vulnerable life-history stages – such as pregnant females and juveniles – are poorly known we investigated the spatial distribution of size classes energy transfer and reproductive states of pregnant females of the endangered shortfin mako using spatially resolved catch data from a Spanish surface longline vessel (1996 − 2009) in the South-east Pacific Ocean Our results suggest a general eastward gradient of occurrence of pregnant females of thousands of kilometers from western oceanic feeding grounds towards the eastern Pacific where we observed an aggregation area of small juveniles the potential nursery likely overlapped a longline fishing hotspot increasing the vulnerability of juveniles from fisheries Our results suggest that limiting fishing pressure in this area could reduce mortality of early life stages and contribute to the conservation of this endangered shark species To address the knowledge gaps on shortfin mako nurseries we used spatially resolved catch data from a Spanish surface longline vessel (1996 − 2009) in the South-east Pacific Ocean to investigate (i) the spatial distribution of size classes and (ii) evaluate the risk critical life stages from fisheries exposure anatomical measurements were used to determine (iii) energy transfer and reproductive states of pregnant females This enabled the evaluation of the risk critical life stages are subjected from fisheries and provided the first evidence of an open-ocean potential nursery area for endangered shortfin mako sharks in the south-east Pacific at risk from fisheries Geographic positions of shortfin mako Isurus oxyrinchus caught in a commercial longline fishing vessel between the years 1996–2009 coloured by their respective weight class (red gradient dots) and locations of captured pregnant females coloured by embryo development stage (blue gradient symbols) Opportunistic denotes further observations of pregnant females that were sampled by the crew of the longliner in 2011 Map created using ESRI ArcGis Pro software (version Pro 3.3) ± 5 cm) and number of embryos were recorded liver and muscle (free from skin and cartilage) were lyophilized and frozen at -80 °C to evaluate the change in energy content during embryonic development The gross calorific density of these tissues was determined with a Parr 6300 calorimeter© standardized using pellets of benzoic acid (energy density: 26.4 kJ g−1) at regular intervals during the analysis Total energy of each tissue was calculated as the energy density (kJ g−1) multiplied by the tissue total wet weight and the ratio dry: wet weight To investigate the variation of shortfin mako body size (weight) along the longitudinal (and latitudinal) gradient we modelled the average weight per set (haul) in a generalized additive mixed model (GAMM) framework 2009) to account for non-linear relationships and set the remaining subset for model validation; and tested for collinearity among the variables using the Pearson Correlation Coefficient Akaike Weights (wAIC) were used to select the best performing model between competing models one including ‘month’ and another including ‘season’ and AIC depicted the model with ‘month’ to be the best (AIC = 269.8 We also included random effects of “year” and “haul” in our global model however ‘haul’ was not found to be significant and the final model was as follows: where meanWeight is the average weight of mako sharks per individual haul i lon and lat are the geographical coordinate components (x and y and uyear is the random effect of the corresponding year of the catch The smoothing functions were fitted by a cubic penalised regression limited to five knots to avoid overfitting We use a log-transformation of the average weight to meet normality assumptions We also analysed the variation in total energy content in embryo yolk and muscle over the period of embryonic development by performing a GAMM (Generalized Additive Mixed Model) as follows: where TEn is the total energy content (kJ) in the tissue analysed (yolk muscle) of the embryo i (log-transformed) of a female f ED is the embryonic development stage and EL is the length of embryo in cm a is the random effect allowing for variation between embryos of the same batch of female shark Panel (a) Number of individuals (immature/mature) of shortfin mako Panel (b) GAMM (Generalized Additive Mixed Model) predictions of average weight of shortfin mako Dark line represents the predicted mako weight varying along the range of longitudes of the study area The red line represents mean fishing effort in days and shaded area corresponds to 95% confidence intervals Horizontal dashed line indicates the estimated weight of size at maturity for shortfin mako (60 kg) The mean fishing effort (in days; where 1 day = 24 h of fishing) distribution for logbook of Spanish vessel of this study (a); VMS Spanish fleet (b) within each 1 × 1° grid cell between 2010 and 2011 operating in the Pacific Ocean; AIS Spanish fleet (c) and all AIS-monitored longliners: Spain within each 1 × 1° grid cell between 2012 and 2020 (obtained from Global Fishing Watch Coloured circles indicates the mean size (weight) of shortfin mako caught by the longline vessel between 1996 and 2009 The dark dashed line denote where the fishing effort for all nations together was generally higher north of 22ºS Maps were created using ArcGis Pro software (version Pro 3.3) Relationship of numbers of embryos with female size of shortfin mako, Isurus oxyrinchus. Colours indicate source of data. Black line represents the fitted GLM (Generalized Linear Model) of the relationship of the number of offspring (litter size) with the length of the pregnant female (Table S4) The shaded area corresponds to the 95% confidence intervals we provide evidence of a longitudinal gradient in size distribution and embryo development which was persistent through sampling years indicating a potential nursery area for shortfin mako in the open-ocean waters of the South-east Pacific We have also quantified for the first time the net energetic transfer from the mother to the embryo for shortfin mako Of particular concern is that our results also indicate that a hotspot for longline fisheries likely spatially overlapped the potential nursery our findings provide fundamental knowledge on the spatial and reproduction biology of shortfin makos revealing an increased fishing risk for key life-stages in the South-east Pacific the present study was limited not only by the low number of pregnant females captured to fully assess the reproductive strategy of shortfin makos in the South Pacific Ocean but also by the fact that only the logbook data from a single longliner was analysed we are defining a potential open ocean nursery for this species solely based on fishery dependent data despite these shortcomings this study contributes with critical findings and invaluable data to further investigate the presence of putative nursery ground for shortfin mako we have shown a high concentration of juvenile sharks in deep open-ocean waters off the shelf of South America (i.e. and we described a net transfer of energy from mothers to embryos observed throughout the embryonic development stages pregnant females with more developed embryos were generally observed further east It is of critical concern that this area also appears to overlap spatially with some of the highest levels of fishing activity in the region which has implications for the management of the fishery since the overlap is likely driven primarily by vessels from a single country (Spain) implementing urgent management measures – such as establishing catch limits or introducing spatial protection zones – to mitigate fishing-induced mortality of juveniles of mako sharks in the South Pacific could be relatively straightforward The datasets used and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request Part of data generated or analysed during this study are included in this published article [and its supplementary information files] The fishing effort data was extracted from Global Fishing Watch portal (https://globalfishingwatch.org/) Ocean-wide tracking of pelagic sharks reveals extent of overlap with longline fishing hotspots Queiroz, N. et al. 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Rare footage captured by scientists in New Zealand in 2023 shows an octopus riding on the back of a shark scientists say they still aren't sure how the deep sea-dwelling Maori octopus encountered the mako shark near the waters surface '+n.escapeExpression("function"==typeof(o=null!=(o=r(e,"eyebrowText")||(null!=l?r(l,"eyebrowText"):l))?o:n.hooks.helperMissing)?o.call(null!=l?l:n.nullContext||{},{name:"eyebrowText",hash:{},data:t,loc:{start:{line:28,column:63},end:{line:28,column:78}}}):o)+" \n '+(null!=(o=c(e,"if").call(r,null!=l?c(l,"cta2PreText"):l,{name:"if",hash:{},fn:n.program(32,t,0),inverse:n.noop,data:t,loc:{start:{line:63,column:20},end:{line:63,column:61}}}))?o:"")+"\n"+(null!=(o=(c(e,"ifAll")||l&&c(l,"ifAll")||n.hooks.helperMissing).call(r,null!=l?c(l,"cta2Text"):l,null!=l?c(l,"cta2Link"):l,{name:"ifAll",hash:{},fn:n.program(34,t,0),inverse:n.noop,data:t,loc:{start:{line:64,column:20},end:{line:70,column:30}}}))?o:"")+" Secure Network Infrastructure to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence security and scalability as it expands from more than 50 store locations to 100 across the two states The partnership ensures TXB's network infrastructure supports its ambitious growth plans while delivering a seamless customer experience remaining true to TXB's values of authenticity part of the Taylor-Smartt retail convenience and energy portfolio operates a chain of next-generation convenience stores focused on fresh food high-quality service and cutting-edge technology "The adoption of Mako Networks has not only improved internal operations but has also enhanced the customer experience with faster payments and fewer outages." —Daniel Gaddy TXB's daily operations depend on its network infrastructure high-performance network solution capable of handling increased digital transactions real-time data processing and cloud-based applications across its expanding footprint Prior to adopting Mako Networks' solutions TXB faced multiple challenges with its existing network infrastructure By deploying Mako's cloud-managed security gateways That's a huge part of growing from 53 to 100-plus stores We need to be able to utilize the bandwidth we pay for," said Daniel Gaddy TXB's Vice President of Information Technology "The adoption of Mako Networks has not only improved internal operations but has also enhanced the customer experience with faster payments and fewer outages Mako has also enabled a higher quality Wi-Fi experience and their operational support has been a huge blessing." TXB has implemented the Mako 6600 Security Gateway and the Mako 1024 Managed Switch TBX's IT team is now empowered to handle many issues themselves and troubleshoot problems internally rather than logging tickets and waiting for a vendor to respond Mako's advanced network switches can be programmed to give the IT team total control of any templates or changes they wish to deploy TXB has dramatically improved IT operations TXB's network infrastructure now supports its growth while delivering a seamless customer experience and improved operational efficiency emphasized the significance of the partnership: "TXB's rapid growth demands a robust scalable network that delivers both reliability and security Mako Networks provides the advanced connectivity and centralized management capabilities businesses need to expand efficiently while maintaining PCI compliance We're excited to be part of TXB's journey as they redefine the convenience store experience for their customers and employees." To learn more about the Mako System, visit the Mako Networks team at Booth 203 at the 2025 Gulf Coast Food & Fuel Expo at The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi TXB is a family of customer service-oriented convenience stores and food markets that emphasize the Texas roots and values the brand was built upon With more than 50 locations throughout Texas and Oklahoma restaurant-quality food items prepared on-site "Cluck Yeah!" is used to describe the company's freshly battered including cold fountain drinks sweetened with sugar cane and a line of private-label products Mako Networks develops technology to deliver simple PCI-certified networks to distributed enterprises Mako Network's innovative edge security solution is deployed in 22 countries by some of the largest multilocation companies in the world The All-in-One Mako System provides effortless nonstop secure networking using proprietary cloud-managed plug-and-play devices that offer speed to deployment and instant scale with no onsite IT required The Mako System also supports a range of in-demand services The Mako System is sold as a combination of hardware and managed services or as an "as a service" subscription from Mako Networks or its authorized partners Mako Networks is a global organization based in the United States with offices in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit makonetworks.com Todd Vojta, Mako Networks, 1 763.463.5000, [email protected], https://makonetworks.com/ Khali Henderson, BuzzTheory (for Mako), 1 480.848.6726, [email protected], www.buzztheory.com Shark researchers at Australia’s University of Auckland were surprised recently to see an orange octopus perched atop a mako shark They sent up their drone and captured a delightful if mystifying video The research vessel was near the northern coast of New Zealand when they spotted a large short-fin mako shark just underwater The patch of orange on top of its head confused them Marine scientist Rochelle Constantine initially thought they were seeing a shark entangled in fishing gear and that’s when they realized the orange blob was a living animal The vessel followed the shark for 10 minutes The Maori octopus is one of the biggest octopuses in the southern hemisphere and can weigh 12 kilograms fully grown Known for being rather ill-tempered and aggressive The two species shouldn’t even have met The “sharktopus,” as the amused researchers dubbed it, is a previously unrecorded phenomenon. Octopuses are famously intelligent, enough to work cooperatively with other species, and may act as strict leaders of mixed fish-octopus hunting parties But researchers aren’t sure whether the octopus intended to ride on a shark’s head The shortfin mako is a large shark with big black button eyes and is extremely fast the formidable Maori octopus has a paralyzing neurotoxin that it uses to hunt It can grow up to a meter long and may go after larger animals than itself The Maori octopus has complex hunting strategies and social behavior Also known as the blue pointer or bonito shark the shortfin mako can be up to four meters long and 570 kilograms They are also the world’s fastest shark The Maori octopus would have to make full use of its strong arms to hold on for dear life The Gulf where they recorded the sharktopus is considered an important shark conservation area It is the home and breeding ground of many shark species the encounter is a reminder of the mystery and wonder of the ocean Lou Bodenhemier holds an MA in History from the University of Limerick and a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona He’s interested in maritime and disaster history as well as criminal history and his dissertation focused on the werewolf trials of early modern Europe At the present moment he can most likely be found perusing records of shipboard crime and punishment during the Age of Sail Sign up to receive ExplorersWeb content direct to your inbox once a week Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC) made Iowa history hospital last week being the first to perform a procedure using the new Stryker Mako 4 SmartRobotics the FCMC surgery team used the sophisticated technology to perform total knee and total hip replacements FCMC says Clark is currently the only surgeon in northeast Iowa to use Mako SmartRobotics to perform the direct anterior approach hip replacement an alternative technique gaining more recognition for its shorter recovery time and decreased risk of dislocation chief executive officer of the Charles City hospital says “FCMC is proud to be one of the first hospitals in Iowa to introduce and use the Stryker Mako 4 robot “FCMC is committed to providing exceptional health care close to home and the growth of our orthopedics program demonstrates our dedication to our patients.” FCMC notes that Mako SmartRoboticsTM combines 3D CT-based planning and AccuStopTM haptic technology into one system which has demonstrated enhanced outcomes for total hip and partial knee patients compared to manual surgery Surgeons can use the Mako System to create a personalized surgical plan and identify the desired implant size and alignment – which can all be done prior to surgery AccuStop haptics are the virtual boundaries built based on the surgeon’s plan The Mako System also enables surgeons to virtually modify the surgical plan intraoperatively To learn more about FCMC’s orthopedic surgery program, visit www.fcmc.us.com/services/orthopedics/ or call 641-257-4309 Community Conversations are sponsored by Floyd County Medical Center More Weather Details Assistant Professor of International Relations and Political Science at the Frederick S has been nominated for two of Boston University’s most prestigious teaching honors: the 2025 Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2025 Provost’s Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award These nominations recognize Mako’s exceptional contributions to both scholarship and teaching at the Pardee School where she brings her expertise in Middle Eastern politics As a member of both the Pardee School faculty and the Graduate Faculty at the Political Science Department Mako has distinguished herself through her innovative teaching approaches and commitment to student engagement The Metcalf Award represents the university’s highest recognition for excellence in teaching while the Provost’s Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award specifically honors faculty who excel in both research and pedagogy Both nominations acknowledge Mako’s ability to integrate her significant research contributions with effective teaching practices which includes her forthcoming book “Structuring Exclusion: Institutions and Ethnic State Capture in Iraq” (Oxford University Press 2025) and her co-authored work “After the Uprisings: Progress and Stagnation in the Middle East and North Africa” (2021) directly enriches her teaching at the Pardee School Her expertise in governance in divided societies and post-conflict statebuilding provides students with unique insights into contemporary global challenges A former Fulbright Scholar and Canada Research Chair in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs Mako brings a wealth of international experience to her teaching and Assyrian/Aramaic further enhance her ability to engage with diverse perspectives in the classroom Both awards involve a comprehensive evaluation process that will continue through spring 2025 and classroom visits by the selection committee with the Metcalf Award being conferred at Commencement These nominations highlight not only Professor Mako’s individual achievements but also the Pardee School’s commitment to excellence in both teaching and scholarship in international affairs education View all posts Gerry Lopez Goes Deep With Justin Jay On The Plug Podcast Spot Guide: Rincon Queen, of the Coast 6 of the Heaviest Waves in the World NewsAll NewsEventsBig Wave NewsWorld Surf LeagueEnvironmentalIndustryWave PoolsPosts List Winners of SURFER's Emerging Brands Grant Announced New Water Quality Regulations in New York Won’t Necessarily Make Water Any Cleaner There’s this Instagram account out there. It gained popularity a little while back, but seems to have gone dormant since. What was it? @InterspeciesFriendship there’s some new footage that’s been making the rounds which would’ve been perfect for the interspecies friendship account It shows an octopus hitching a ride on a shark Marine ecologist Rochelle Constantine explained the sighting: when our research team was on the University of Auckland’s vessel looking for workups – feeding frenzies – in the Hauraki Gulf near Kawau Island “A large metallic grey dorsal fin signaled a big shark put the GoPro in the water and saw something unforgettable: an octopus perched atop the shark’s head “This `sharktopus’ was a mysterious find indeed – octopus are mostly on the seabed while short-fin mako sharks don’t favor the deep.” this “sharktopus” was nothing like the comedy horror flick from 2010 of the same name “A half-shark and half-octopus creature created for the military creates a whole lot of terror in Mexico while the scientist who helped to create it tries to either capture or kill it.”Although…that does sound kinda epic Advanced composite materials innovator Mako Advanced Materials (Henderson U.S.) has acquired PTM&W Industries (Santa Fe Springs a California-based manufacturer of composite resin systems The acquisition strengthens Mako’s position in the composite materials sector by integrating PTM&W’s established product lines and technologies with Mako’s expanding production and innovation capabilities This acquisition enables Mako to broaden its portfolio of high-performance materials used in aerospace sporting goods and industrial applications PTM&W will continue operations at its Santa Fe Springs facility while Mako will supplement its capabilities with advanced mixing and coating operations from Henderson The combined expertise will provide multi-site production redundancy expand R&D initiatives and increase technical support capabilities “PTM&W’s long-standing reputation for high-performance products and technologies complements our commitment to innovation and customer-focused solutions,” says Dr president of Mako Advanced Materials. “We are fortunate to have found such an ideal cultural and technical fit with PTM&W We’re excited to work alongside its dedicated team.” providing guidance during the integration process The acquisition reflects Mako’s continued investments in scalable production research advancements and supply chain optimization to support key industries including high-rate production processes for unmanned defense platforms and urban air mobility and higher temperature material and tooling solutions for lightweight thermal management Advanced composite materials innovator Mako Advanced Materials (Henderson, Nev., U.S.) has acquired PTM&W Industries (Santa Fe Springs The partnership will allow the retailer to ‘enhance network reliability and security,’ ahead of store expansion Texas-based retailer TXB (Texas Born) has selected Mako Networks as its Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP) to “enhance network reliability security and scalability” as it plans to expand from 50 to more than 100 store locations across Texas and Oklahoma We need to be able to utilize the bandwidth we pay for," said Daniel Gaddy TXB's vice president of information technology noting that reliable IT infrastructure is critical for growing from 53 to more than 100 stores "The adoption of Mako Networks has not only improved internal operations but has also enhanced the customer experience with faster payments and fewer outages and their operational support has been a huge blessing." By deploying Mako's cloud-managed security gateways TXB also implemented the Mako 6600 Security Gateway and the Mako 1024 Managed Switch TXB's IT team is “now empowered to handle many issues themselves and troubleshoot problems internally rather than logging tickets and waiting for a vendor to respond Mako's advanced network switches can be programmed to give the IT team total control of any templates or changes they wish to deploy,” TXB said TXB's network infrastructure now supports its growth while delivering a seamless customer experience and improved operational efficiency,” the retailer said Last month, TXB partnered with Techniche’s Urgent an “asset and maintenance management software … to optimize assets and automate maintenance processes across the business.” TXB “recognized that a new software platform would drive further efficiencies within the business adding value by bringing the management and maintenance of its convenience store assets and IT related issues into one platform.” During a scheduled research expedition into population numbers of great white sharks in the Mediterranean a team of researchers happened across a shortfin mako shark by pure chance.. and it was an opportunity not to be missed It was an opportunity not to be missed when researchers carrying out a routine expedition to monitor great white shark populations in the Mediterranean and critically endangered species on the planet: the shortfin mako shark Recognising that chances to advance understanding and conservation efforts of such a rare species don’t come along all that often tagging the shark in what has become the first encounter of its kind with a shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean region Tagging a shortfin mako shark is no small feat the mako shark is also one of the fastest predators in the ocean It’s a stat that only heightens the improbability of successfully tagging such a species of shark It’s hoped that this encounter will now provide researchers with the kind of valuable information and insight needed to step up conservation efforts for the species and act to prevent any further declines of its population numbers during a scheduled research expedition into the Mediterranean’s population of great white sharks we encountered a young shortfin mako shark by happenstance,” said Brendan Shea Ph.D student in the College of Natural Resources and Environment which will now provide us with valuable information about its movement helping us understand how to better conserve the population.” This data helps researchers estimate the shark’s location and understand its movements The tag has been designed to detach after a set period or if the shark diver deeper than 1,800 metres it will transmit its captured data back to a satellite “These tags give us valuable information about where these animals travel,” said Shea Data gathered from the tag indicates that in just 54 days the young mako shark had travelled more than 750 miles Insight like this could reshape the steps conservationists take to protect the species as it suggests that increased protections will need to be applied for a species that travels such distances from its nursery at such an age “Sharks play a crucial role in the health of our oceans,” said Shea “This data also informs us about the depths they occupy The research, carried out as part of the White Shark Chase initiative led by Virginia Tech, was published recently in Frontiers in Marine Science Its publication follows a succession of reports into the critical status of shark and chimaera populations across the world’s oceans The risk of extinction now being faced by all species of sharks, rays, and chimaeras has increased by almost 20% over the last 50 years driven primarily – according to a newly developed Red List Index trained on marine life – by overfishing a direct human impact that has more than halved species populations since 1970 Overexploitation by target fishers and incidental capture (or bycatch) and pollution has all led to the current near-extinction plight faced by one third of all species of Chondrichthyans – an ancient and ecologically diverse group of over 1,199 sharks a report issued by the IUCN Species Survival Commission Shark Specialist Group earlier this month revealed that the global demand for shark meat has nearly doubled in the last 20 years and chimaeras being among the most threatened vertebrates on the planet and one third of all species facing extinction Echoing the sentiments of those at Virginia Tech Dr Nathan Pacoureau at the European Institute for Marine Studies Brest University in France – a consultant specialist on the IUCN Red List Index said: “Sharks and rays are important predators and their decline disrupts food webs throughout the ocean reef sharks are vital in transferring nutrients from deeper waters to coral reefs predatory shark that lives in the open ocean and reaches lengths of 12 feet (3.8 metres) and weights of at least 1,200 pounds (545kg) the shortfin mako is the fastest shark and one of the fastest sharks on the planet It is also known for its incredible leaping ability and can be observed jumping to extreme heights out of the water when hunting Given what we know about the species’ athleticism we can only doff our cap to the Virginia Tech researcher who had the ability to keep a pace with this particular mako shark in order to deploy the tag Click here for more from the Oceanographic Newsroom. Join our community and enjoy 10% off your first purchase If you are willing to invest your time in exploring its many features the M1 MKII will reward you in kind with peerless sounds Top-shelf sounds and creative ways to manipulate them Compact format makes it a little trickier to get to grips with Walrus Audio’s Mako Series tests the limits of what is possible with a compact pedal design and with the M1 MKII High-Fidelity Modulation Machine the Oklahoma-based effects specialist is really swinging for the fences Leveraging all the power of DSP at its disposal Walrus Audio presents us with six “studio-quality” modulation types and an abundance of options to tweak these sounds Accessible via the turn of the dial are chorus, phaser, tremolo, vibrato, rotary and filter, each with three modes. But technically there are more modulation types than just six, when you consider the dual chorus algorithm from the MKI unit has been swapped out for a flanger MKII also allows us to precisely control the tempo with a Total BPM Control for its chorus and the rotary and filter algorithms have been redesigned There was a lot going on with the MKI unit The most obvious difference here is that the pedal now has a 2” OLED display to help players dial in their sound Is that enough to be able to get us using this with any degree of confidence without resorting to the manual Build quality rating: ★★★★½ The M1 MKII is so well put together that you might expect to read that the unit is water proof to depths of 40 meters There’s no space for the graphics on the fascia of the enclosure (there’s a shark on top though) two footswitches and the aforementioned two-inch OLED screen There is also a fairly detailed manual online to help you wade through its various features and secret tricks including an expanded range of Lo-Fi textures you can add to the sound The global settings lets you adjust the brightness on the display switch between relay and buffered bypass (it’s set as relay by default) There is memory for nine user assignable presets on the unit and a whopping 128 presets when you hook it up to MIDI Usability rating: ★★★1/2 But in practice it takes some getting used to You’ll get no argument from me in terms of features; this pedal is stacked But has Walrus Audio made it easy to get at them With a pedal like this there is always going to be a learning curve It is a culture shock for those more accustomed to a Tube Screamer – three dials and you’re set – or who have hitherto looked to a single-knob phase-shifter for all their modulation needs A six-way rotary encoder knob selects your core effect type but you will be relying on the display in a live setting to see which sound you are selecting There are two encoder knobs to its left and right The one on the left selects the three different effect types within each program (e.g the tone of the effect and the symmetry of the LFO allowing you to engineer some weird LFO shapes Use the right-hand encoder knob to cycle through the Lo-Fi sounds a Lo-Fi Envelope setting that adjusts the tone of the modulation to your picking dynamics Age mimics audio players of various vintages by applying various filters to the signal from pristine state-of-the-art hi-fi to tinny AM radio and the further you turn this up the further back in time you go the sort of effect you can only use on a pedal as quiet as this while Warble throws the LFO off its axis and makes it “less predictable” The Lo-Fi knob controls the mix of these in your sounds Set it fully counterclockwise and there are no Lo-Fi elements in the signal your reassuringly familiar old friends for adjusting the amplitude and speed of the LFO That time will be well spent if you find the sound you have been searching for, or never knew you were searching for in the first place. Playing live? The very thought of touching those knobs before an audience would give me the howling fantods. On my gigging pedalboard Sounds rating: ★★★★★ You don’t just get a Leslie rotary speaker emulator At the top of the page we refer to the M1 MKII as a greatest hits of modulation but after a few hours with it I think that’s actually doing it a disservice and the main modulation food groups are covered You don’t just get a Leslie rotary speaker emulator you have the capability to adjust the mic distance allowing players to experiment with the depth of field and the Doppler effect that makes it such a cool sound in the first place This is as multi-modulation that’s in-tune with our contemporary expectations for options That’s one rabbit hole, and a fun one for all the Hendrix/Gilmour superfans among us to fall into The filter will present funk players with a playground of dynamic modulation options – just adjust envelope speed release and resonance to taste – but the M1 MKII invites players to try sounds they may have hitherto overlooked Those filter sweeps could add some gourmet textures for off-road alt-rock adventures whatever your musical imagination chances upon It makes an excellent base camp for exploration With a clean tone on a Stratocaster neck pickup the trichorus is heavy on the ‘80s vibes; peach suits the woosh of flanger or phaser working nicely with some fuzz in the signal chain or drive on your amp but the Lo-Fi controls let you scuzz up all the pristine sounds until they sound old and used tremolo and phaser effects would be enough for many players the M1 MKII encourages you to use it as an extension of the instrument It would be a powerful tool for engineering guitar sounds in the studio Many guitar parts just sound flat until you give them some movement The last time I saw a blue box so transformative (and at first puzzling too) it was in Mulholland Drive This compact powerhouse might just change how you think about modulation and if that is a thread your musical curiosity is urging you to pull on then the M1 MKII will let you dream bigger vintage noise… It begs of you to read the manual then start turning knobs Give it some time and you’ll find a guitar sound you have never heard before It is a measure of Walrus Audio’s confidence in the pedal’s high-fidelity performance that it gives us so many options to degrade these sounds The pristine studio sheen of a top-tier chorus is there so too the option to add throaty noise/grit; all kinds of textures Guitar World verdict: If you are willing to invest your time in exploring its many features $299/£299/€310Wampler's flagship modulation pedal features 11 different effect types and while it might not be as compact as the M1 MKII it is still packing a lot of sounds for its size – and it has an expression pedal input.Read more: Wampler Terraform review $449/£399/€602Often overshadowed by the runaway success of Strymon's TimeLine delay and BigSky reverb, the Mobius nevertheless remains an industry standard for pro-quality digital modulation, with 12 superlative algorithms, 200 presets etc. Read our review: Strymon Mobius review $1,199/£979/€1,139Offering all the classic flavors of Boss modulation and then some the MD-500 has no shortage of selling points but what could give it the edge is the capacity to run two effects simultaneously “There's something really magical about it”: Bon Jovi's Phil X on why he prefers single-pickup guitars – and his one-of-a-kind neck pickup 'mods' Played by everyone from Magic Sam and Otis Rush to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robbie Robertson, Noel Gallagher, and Robben Ford, the Riviera remains Epiphone's semi-hollow superstar “Smashing Pumpkins taught me that music doesn’t have to fit neatly into a box… it’s not as easy as pie. 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All rights reserved The product recommendations on our site are independently chosen by our editors but it makes finding hats I like or sunglasses that fit straight and not bowed out a bit of a chore at times I also like oversized sunglasses when I’m fishing because I want as much light blocked out as possible so I can see better into the water So when I got a pair of the new Island Optics Mako XL Fishing Sunglasses I was pretty excited to see if I found a new pair of sunglasses that checked all of my boxes I’m pleased to say that I’m very happy with how these sunglasses fit and how comfortable they have been on these long hot summer days on the water I think if you’re looking for a big pair of vented no slip sunglasses with excellent lens clarity then you will want to check out these new Mako XL frames Buy at Island Optics  The Mako XL offers a lot of features packed into a pair of sunglasses that are less than half the price of what several brands are charging for comparable quality As impressed as I was with the features of the large fishing sunglasses what I’ve been most impressed with is the lens quality I think when you have a bigger lens in a bigger pair of shades you actually get a better view of how good or not good lens clarity truly is narrow lenses can all distort your viewing field and make you think a lens is not as good as another But when you have a frames like the Mako XL that block out side and top light really well that vent your face so that the insides don’t fog up and that simultaneously open up your peripheral viewing area you see into the water so much more proficiently than other smaller shades.  The Mako XL features vented sides to let air into your face behind the lens This helps remove moisture that builds up from your face being hot and cool breeze on the outside causing condensation to build up and fog your glasses The high sides on these double hinged arms block the light well from the side as well The double hinge gives you a better fit with less pinching that can cause some anglers headaches after long days All of those features meant I was able to see through my lenses a lot more accurately and it made the quality of Island Optics OX2 Lens construction so much more apparent Island Optics is a newer company in fishing but the Alovis brothers are 5th generation eye care specialists so they take making optically superior lenses and frames very seriously Then you add in a superior polarization coating for cutting down the glare an oleophobic coating to protect from fingerprints and oils a hydrophobic coating to reduces water spots and fogging an anti-scratch coating to keep the lenses clear of obstructed viewing and finally an anti-reflective coating so you aren’t seeing reflections from inside the lenses All of this added to already superior optical polycarbonate nylon acrylic lenses gives the angler an incredible pair of sunglasses at one of the best fishing sunglasses price points we’ve seen on sunglasses of this quality I’ve been doing a lot of shallow fishing for bass and panfish since this spring We had a bit of an odd spring with mild weather that kept fish shallow for a long time And I’ve enjoyed hunting a lot of quality fish with my sunglasses rather than my electronics big red ear sunfish and loads of big bull bluegills by looking for beds and fish cruising around in the shallows herding bait and bugs and hiding in shady stretches It’s somewhat fascinating to me how many fish have stayed shallow into August I’ve been using my Mako XLs to hunt bluegill beds in May I’ve found some beds in the sneakiest of places and inside of bank and mustard grass patches that I could never find with my electronics I actually am seeing into the water so well with this big frames that I’m seeing fish before I realize why they are up there A big part of peering into the water to find fish or forage is looking peripherally If you try to stare into one spot for a long time with polarized glasses But if you look peripherally to the sides you will detect contrast so much better I can quickly notice a clump of dark spots or a field of individual dark spots that signal that there is something different about that area bait balls and more with the Mako XLs that have led me to most of my fish the last couple of months Having that larger frame makes peering into the water a lot less tiresome and gives me a much wider field of view peripherally which is everything to me The price alone makes these sunglasses a great buy because of all the quality features that went into these frames I realize Florida based Island Optics is a newer brand of fishing sunglasses but they are quickly becoming one of my favorites Jason Sealock began working for Wired2fish soon after its inception in January of 2010 He was COO and Publisher for 14 years and ran operations for the property during it's peak time he was the Editor-in-Chief of FLW Outdoors Magazines He has been an accomplished angler for the better part of 40 years and has been writing and shooting fishing and outdoors content and educating outdoorsmen for more than 25 years He is an expert with fishing electronics and technologies he's one of the industry's top experts in fishing tackle and an accomplished and award-winning photographer The best online fishing resource to learn and stay current on the latest fishing gear Researchers with the University of Auckland recently witnessed an extraordinary scene in which a mako shark appears to be providing taxi service for an octopus The bizarre interaction, captured in New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf, shows the octopus riding on the shark’s head. (See footage below.) “A shark giving an octopus a ride is one of the strangest things that University of Auckland marine scientist Professor Rochelle Constantine has seen,” the university stated via Instagram "This 'sharktopus' in the Hauraki Gulf was a mysterious find.. octopus are mostly on the seabed while short-fin mako sharks don’t favor the deep The encounter is a reminder of the wonders of the ocean.” It’s pointed out that this could have turned into a wild ride for the octopus since mako sharks are the fastest sharks in the ocean capable of swimming in bursts of 40-plus mph It’s not clear how these two animals came to be together in this manner but it’s likely that the octopus scrambled onto the shark’s head in order to escape its jaws The same phenomenon has been documented with dolphins and pinnipeds as the predators Zachary Mako late Tuesday defeated Democratic challenger Joseph Lenzi for a fifth term representing the 183rd House District Mako held a 20,999-10,977 vote lead in incomplete and unofficial results The Associated Press late Tuesday called the race for Mako Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees is a truck parts salesman who campaigned on property tax reform and increasing the minimum wage He had hoped his door-to-door campaign would accentuate his working-class persona and help him overcome running in a heavily Republican district Mako also campaigned on property tax reform He favors legislation that would give residents who are at least 65 years old and earn less than $60,000 per year a $5,000 break on their school property taxes Such a rebate would be made possible with the Senior Citizen Additional Property Tax Rebate Fund Mako also is focused on job creation and infrastructure improvements He also hopes to pass legislation that improves parental rights when their child is hospitalized for a mental health issue Mako was raised in Walnutport and graduated from Northampton Area High School He enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard following high school and learned to fly Chinook helicopters He twice was deployed to Afghanistan during the Gulf War Mako received a bachelor's degree in finance at Kutztown University and a master’s in business administration with a concentration in International Affairs at Penn State University The 183rd Legislative District consists of parts of Lehigh County (Lowhill and North Whitehall townships and Slatington) and parts of Northampton County (Allen Lehigh and parts of Moore townships; and Slatington