Australia Is A Glimmer Of Hope For Sharks Amidst Global Concerns

Australia Is A Glimmer Of Hope For Sharks Amidst Global Concerns

Amongst the colorful Australian coral reefs, a remarkable story of survival has unfolded as sharks and rays demonstrate a resilient spirit. Earlier in 2023, research that examined nearly 400 coral reefs worldwide discovered a chilling pattern: the once-thriving shark populations that graced these bustling waters were disappearing. The collective effort of around 150 researchers found …

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Scientists Show This Clever Fish Hides Behind Bigger Fish To Hunt In Degraded Coral Reefs

Scientists Show This Clever Fish Hides Behind Bigger Fish To Hunt In Degraded Coral Reefs

A trumpetfish model “shadows” a parrotfish model in the Caribbean as part of an experiment studying … [+] fish behavior. Sam Matchette Camouflage and stealth are techniques often employed by human hunters to conceal themselves. But did you know that fish, particularly trumpetfish, have their own unique and elaborate method of hunting? Scientists have recently …

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Reef Sharks Face Increased Risk of Extinction

Australia Is A Glimmer Of Hope For Sharks Amidst Global Concerns

A groundbreaking study published in Science has unveiled the dire consequences of overfishing on shark populations, particularly reef sharks. The research, conducted by the Global FinPrint project and led by Florida International University, analyzed an impressive 22,000 hours of underwater video footage from monitoring stations across 391 reefs in 67 countries and territories. The findings …

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