#overfishing

Global study to save Marine Megafauna from extinction

As nearly a third of the world’s marine megafauna face extinction, a new conservation project aims to reverse this trend via satellite tracking of the animal’s movement and behaviours.  Marine megafauna, like whales or sharks, traverse through vast oceans making it difficult for humans to find and protect the species.  With over 350 scientists from …

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Australia an ‘oasis’ for sharks and rays, as global numbers steadily decrease

A new report on the global status of sharks, rays and chimaera fish reveals most species are facing extinction due to overfishing.  The study developed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature reveals the demand for shark and ray meat has almost doubled over the past two decades.  While their population numbers are …

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