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Shark Conservation and Ecology
In addition to their ecological importance as as apex predators in our oceans, GHRI is also studying sharks because they are being subjected to intense fishing pressure worldwide as a result of the high demand for shark fins and cartilage. Since many sharks travel long distances, crossing oceans and national boundaries, they are susceptible to the unregulated ...
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Shark DNA Forensics and Fin Trade Research
Shark DNA Forensics and Fin Trade Research Shark DNA Forensics and Fin Trade Research Photo: S. Clarke Photo: D. Perrine/Innerspace Visions The increasing demand for shark products, especially shark fins, has led to enormous fishing pressure on sharks worldwide, and considerable concern about the long-term health of shark populations. Addressing these concerns through appropriate management and ...
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Ocean Alliance - VOYAGE OF THE ODYSSEY - WWF Global 200
Heavy demand for certain marine products, such as sea cucumbers and shark fins, has led to overfishing, which in turn has caused declines in marine populations that may take decades to reverse. Poaching and fires caused by human activity further threaten the native plants and creatures of Galapagos. Click here ...
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Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department
Natural History Ichthyology Department HOME COLLECTION EDUCATION IMAGE GALLERY SOUTH FLORIDA ORGANIZATIONS MEETINGS STAFF SHARK TROPICAL RESEARCH FRESHWATER RESEARCH BIOLOGICAL PROFILES JUST FOR KIDS IN THE NEWS SITE LINKS FLMNH ... Centre Opens In Cape Town May 19, 2008 National Agency Cracking Down On Anglers Seeking Shark Fins May 18, 2008 'Sharks Don't Want To Attack Us' May 16, 2008 Richard ...
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GHRI Research In The News
Gumshoe scientist helps fed track great white poaching caper Honolulu Advisor: New weapon against illegal shark-fin trade Tiede science magazine (Finland): Hait hupenevat keittolihoiksi Miami Herald: Sharks Under Attack Sun-Sentinel ... the fin's skin! New Scientist: Test to Monitor Fin Trade South China Morning Post: Shark Fins out of Soup and into DNA Test Tubes Miami Herald: Shining New Light on ...
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IWMC.org - anti-Shark Fin Soup campaign led by WildAid
July 20. Initial activities focused on the largely ... manipulative devices employed. For example, WildAid is decrying the shark fin soup industry because of the great value placed on shark fins. At the same time, the WildAid literature says the market ...
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IWMC.org - anti-Shark Fin Soup campaign led by WildAid
It strains the imagination ... any nation. Isolated incidents are acknowledged. But, lacking supporting evidence, to call it a pressure driving shark species to the brink of extinction appears the grossest sort of hyperbole. Examples of WildAid's ...
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Great White Shark: Outlook
Great white shark numbers appear to be declining. Although legally protected in Australia, the United States, South Africa, Malta ... not targeted by fisheries, but Shivji's study used DNA to prove that small-sized white shark fins were indeed sold on the market. One study Shivji worked on with Shelley Clarke estimated ...
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The Walking Shark - It's Nature
The walking shark moves by propelling itself with its fins across the bottom of the water body Discovered only as recently as 2006 it is ... bed looking for treats. They grow to 1.2 metres and often scamper around on their muscular pectoral fins. “They’re extraordinary animals,” Conservation International’s Roger McManus told ABC News. “They sort of walk on ...
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basking shark
Due to its oil rich liver and large fins, the basking shark has been the target of many historical fisheries which caused its decline through ... protection of one of our most mysterious marine species. wildlife protection wildlife protection sightings basking shark coral reef campaign fanshell survey fanshell reports pink sea fan seasearch curio trade related pages ...
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