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Trade in a mythical fish is threatening real species of rays that are rare and at risk
Trade in a mythical fish is threatening real species of rays that are rare and at risk The trade in “pez diablo” (devil fish) is threatening real species of guitarfishes, which are rare and at risk due to overfishing and habitat loss. Guitarfishes are being caught, dried, and carved into exotic shapes to create pez […]
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50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researchers have retired the man-eater myth and revealed more about sharks’ amazing biology
50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researchers have retired the man-eater myth and revealed more about sharks’ amazing biology 50 years after the release of “Jaws,” researchers have debunked the myth that sharks are mindless killers, revealing their amazing biology and fascinating adaptations. Sharks have an incredible ability to replace their teeth throughout life, with some species […]
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Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life
Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life President Donald Trump’s administration is stripping protections from marine protected areas, which are crucial for preserving biodiversity and supporting fishing industries. The removal of key protections allows commercial fishing in parts […]
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Sharks are under serious threat, but these bans may help
Sharks are under serious threat, but these bans may help Sharks are dying at alarming rates, mostly due to fishing, but retention bans may help, researchers report. Despite the fear they may inspire in humans, sharks have far more reason to fear us. Nearly one-third of sharks are threatened with extinction globally, mostly as a […]
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