Virus-quieted oceans open window for Shark Week researchers
(USA Today National)

The coronavirus pandemic forced people to stay put, but it gave sharks a travel passport and scientists a rare opportunity. Ocean spots cleared of fishing boats and other intrusions by COVID-19 quarantines saw increased and even unusual marine life behavior - and Discovery Channel`s Shark Week jumped through hoops to capitalize on the brief window. The 32nd annual slate of all things shark is now airing on Discovery Channel through Aug. 16. (Aug. 12)