Sharks Fish Conservation Biodiversity

Sharks Fish Conservation Biodiversity

Sharks

Sharks comprise about 1% of all living fish, with approximately 350 species occurring globally. Most sharks feed on other fish or marine mammals, while some are plankton feeders. Threats to sharks include incidental capture during net fishing and hunting due to an increase in trade for shark products and persecution.

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- Information on DNA forensics and monitoring the fin trade from a project being conducted at the Guy Harvey Research Institute in Florida. Find information on current activities and how to participate in the research effort.
- Find information on the California Pelagic Shark Tagging Program. Features mission statement, message boards, image gallery, and studies.
- A charity devoted to ensuring the survival of the species in British waters. Discover information on research projects and how to participate in the group's activities, as well as biological facts on the species.
- Dedicated to dispelling myths about the species. Offers articles on finning, attacks and prevention, photos, and guestbook.
- Article describes the research and conservation efforts of the California Pelagic Shark Tagging Program. Includes a discussion of population status in California waters.
- Part of the Species Survival Commission of the IUCN. Article features group profile and photos.
- Article provides information on research from the Marine Conservation Society suggesting that basking shark populations may be beginning to recover in British waters.
- Article by Greg C. Bruno describes a commercial venture where tourists participate in a tag and release program off the coast of Cedar Key, Florida that has received praise from scientists.
- Doug Simpson reports that oceanic whitetip shark population has dropped by 99 percent since the 1950's and is nearly extinct in the Gulf of Mexico. Features interviews with scientists and related links.
- Organization dedicated to the conservation of species in general, including rays and skates. Find news, photos, information on joining and making donations.
- Details on the status, conservation, and management of sharks, in particular grey nurse and great white sharks, in Australian waters.
- Information about the species and the threats to shark populations. Features mission statement, newsletter, publications and contact details.
- Report produced by the US National Marine Fisheries Service describes how unregulated commercial and recreational fishing could drive the species towards extinction. Features a short history of recent impacts on the species and how the decline in abundanc
- Information about the species and the threats to their survival imposed by consumer demands. Discover news, information and links.
- Essay dispels common myths and misconceptions about attacks. Also discusses the role the predator plays in maintaining balance in ecosystems.
- Project creating a catalog of digital identification images and their associated data. Features background, history, news, and contacts.
- Report published by Environment Australia discusses population status and the social and economic impacts of the species being placed under government protection. Includes a biological description of the species, information on threats and a discussion of
- International organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of endangered species. Find mission statement, information on lectures, tours and current research projects.

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