The overall tone reflects concern and skepticism about the effectiveness of existing laws, with phrases like 'despite regulations,' 'not effective,' and 'need for improved policies.' The frequent references to specific data, such as the increase from 76 to 80 million sharks, and calls for action reveal a deep engagement and focus on the issue's urgency and impact.
AgreementStrong agreement
Most discussions agree that, despite regulations, shark mortality continues to rise, reflecting widespread skepticism about current conservation efforts.
InterestHigh interest
The posts demonstrate high interest, with many referencing the study’s findings, emphasizing the ongoing problem and the need for action.
EngagementHigh engagement
Posts actively share and analyze the data, with some questioning the effectiveness of laws and suggesting improvements, indicating deep engagement.
ImpactHigh impact
The discussions highlight significant concerns about shark conservation and policy failures, suggesting the issue has substantial ecological and regulatory implications.
Abstract in brief
Despite increased awareness and regulations, global shark fishing mortality has continued to rise from 76 million to 80 million sharks between 2012 and 2019, with 25 million being threatened species.
The study found that current protections, particularly bans on shark finning, did not effectively reduce overall shark mortality, although some regional bans on shark fishing or retention showed limited success.
Experts suggest that implementing evidence-based solutions and enhancing regional regulations are crucial steps to curb the ongoing overexploitation of sharks worldwide.]
Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning practices, a new Science study finds.
The results suggest that improved regulations are needed to reverse this trend. https://t.co/PACERvKoue https://t.co/SYVtlH8nQi
Jan 19, 2024 · 74 likes · 16 shares · 4,556,605 followersView post →
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Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X
Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning practices, a 2024 Science study found.
The results suggest that improved regulations are needed to reverse this trend. https://t.co/PACERvKoue #SharkAwarenessWeek https://t.co/2ilFxOIaaF
Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning practices, a new Science study finds.
The results suggest that improved regulations are needed to reverse this trend. https://t.co/Ye4ow6IXUA https://t.co/VwFsBeCjui
Jan 16, 2024 · 67 likes · 21 shares · 4,556,605 followersView post →
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spencer
@Unpop_Science · X
This new study has massive consequences for shark conservation.
It lays bare that our current approach to shark conservation is failing, despite massive increases in government regulation and public awareness.
Where did we go wrong?
Jan 20, 2024 · 54 likes · 21 shares · 14,717 followersView post →
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Alexander Holm
@AlexanderDDT · X
Det ser ikke godt ud med verdens hajfiskeri. Der kommer flere og flere regler (særligt ifb. hajfinner), men der fanges alligevel flere hajer. ~25 mio individer årligt tilhører truede arter. En del af forklaringen skyldes ny efterspørgsel efter hajkød.
https://t.co/RG7rWOKXAj
Jan 17, 2024 · 16 likes · 4 shares · 3,685 followersView post →
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Environmental Investigation Agency
@EIA_News · X
Global #shark #fishing mortality still rising, despite widespread regulatory change
https://t.co/8ArYxESZ9j
#oceans #sharkfin https://t.co/4yngvUDn3r
Jan 12, 2024 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 26,625 followersView post →
This short highlights recent research showing that global shark fishing mortality continues to increase, despite regulations. Between 2012 and 2019, the number of sharks caught rose from 76 million to 80 million, with…
The Galápagos marine ecosystem is iconic. This video explores shark movements across the Eastern Tropical Pacific, insights from long-term research, and the creation of the Hermandad Marine Reserve, highlighting ongoing…
Uno de los estudios científicos más recientes advierte que la cantidad de tiburones muertos anualmente debido a la pesca aumentó de 76 millones a 80 millones de individuos, Fuente: Science https://t.co/lsN4lfthvy
Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning practices, a 2024 Science study found.
The results suggest that improved regulations are needed to reverse this trend. https://t.co/PACERvKoue #SharkAwarenessWeek https://t.co/2ilFxOIaaF
@Carneirao101 It's not really about what I believe, it's about the facts:
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Earth. Formerly known as Blue Planet. Beware of idiots.
@earthfkablueplanet.bsky.social · Bluesky
Global shark fishing mortality still rising despite widespread regulatory change
Here we estimate that total fishing mortality increased from at least 76 to 80 million sharks between 2012 and 2019, ~25 million of which were threatened species.
Global shark fishing mortality still rising despite widespread regulatory change
Un nuevo estudio de @ScienceMagazine en el que @nature_org reconoce que sus medidas de protección de tiburones NO son efectivas a pesar de los millones de $ que reciben
https://t.co/9vpN4N14q7
RT @FeitosaManir: Absolutely thrilled to see this out into the world!
We estimate how many sharks were died from fishing in the world from…
Feb 3, 2024 · 27 shares · 1,851 followersView post →
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HarpSeals Org
@HarpSealsDotOrg · X
RT @SHARKSTEWARDS: New study reveals shark fishing on rise despite shark finning regulations, with increase in nearshore and juvenile shark…
Feb 1, 2024 · 1 share · 3,286 followersView post →
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emLab UC Santa Barbara
@emLabUCSB · X
In a new @ScienceMagazine paper we examine the spatial and temporal trends in shark fishing mortality in the context of widespread regulatory change. We find that overall fishing-induced shark mortality has increased over the past 10 years https://t.co/mIPhjuDckk
Jan 23, 2024 · 4 likes · 1,264 followersView post →
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Clean Catch
@CleanCatchUK · X
A landmark paper by @cbcoceansguy et al reports that despite bans on finning, the global loss of #sharks from #fishing has continued to rise over the last decade – with action to reduce shark #bycatch being a key & urgent part of changing this.
More at https://t.co/MuD1YEKzDx https://t.co/Y7lMBbcknh
RT @Unpop_Science: This new study has massive consequences for shark conservation.
It lays bare that our current approach to shark conserv…
Jan 20, 2024 · 21 shares · 560 followersView post →
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Oliver Starr
@OlivrTheWolfGuy · X
RT @Unpop_Science: This new study has massive consequences for shark conservation.
It lays bare that our current approach to shark conserv…
Jan 20, 2024 · 21 shares · 4,840 followersView post →
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Ash.with.Earth
@Ash_with_earth · X
RT @Unpop_Science: This new study has massive consequences for shark conservation.
It lays bare that our current approach to shark conserv…
Jan 20, 2024 · 21 shares · 2,727 followersView post →
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R. Brassard Ⓥ
@veganrick · X
RT @Unpop_Science: This new study has massive consequences for shark conservation.
It lays bare that our current approach to shark conserv…
Jan 20, 2024 · 21 shares · 1,583 followersView post →
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Graham
@Son_of_Space · X
RT @Unpop_Science: This new study has massive consequences for shark conservation.
It lays bare that our current approach to shark conserv…
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Institute for Future Food Systems
@Iffs_Earth · X
RT @Unpop_Science: This new study has massive consequences for shark conservation.
It lays bare that our current approach to shark conserv…
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Peter Lipman
@peteralipman · X
RT @Unpop_Science: This new study has massive consequences for shark conservation.
It lays bare that our current approach to shark conserv…
Jan 20, 2024 · 21 shares · 566 followersView post →
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Megg Gawat
@MeggGawat · X
RT @Unpop_Science: This new study has massive consequences for shark conservation.
It lays bare that our current approach to shark conserv…
Jan 20, 2024 · 21 shares · 2,525 followersView post →
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spencer
@Unpop_Science · X
This new study has massive consequences for shark conservation.
It lays bare that our current approach to shark conservation is failing, despite massive increases in government regulation and public awareness.
Where did we go wrong?
Jan 20, 2024 · 54 likes · 21 shares · 14,717 followersView post →
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On The Brink
@OnTheBrinkSA · X
NEWS: Global shark fishing mortality still rising despite widespread regulatory change.
Read more below via @Bluemarinef
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RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 3,994 followersView post →
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Pleamar
@leayala · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 90 followersView post →
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Dr. Shashank Joshi
@AskDrShashank · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 32,624 followersView post →
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sciencenews
@Scieducation1 · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 5,103 followersView post →
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Taeng Loves Moggies
@taeng_moglover · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 177 followersView post →
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wawa
@wawa_sabii · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 15 followersView post →
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Annie Watson
@Annieclare3 · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 210 followersView post →
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معاوية الغامدي
@Maawiah · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 3,069 followersView post →
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Astro Gio
@Astro_Gio · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 14 followersView post →
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Hasilovich
@hasilovich1 · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 43 followersView post →
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Organized Mind
@mosestamakloe · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 3,269 followersView post →
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@momoiro_panther · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 646 followersView post →
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Moriaki Yasuhara
@DrMoriartyY · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 1,488 followersView post →
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Hans Jönsson
@HansDiabethics · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 19, 2024 · 16 shares · 1,159 followersView post →
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Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X
Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning practices, a new Science study finds.
The results suggest that improved regulations are needed to reverse this trend. https://t.co/PACERvKoue https://t.co/SYVtlH8nQi
Jan 19, 2024 · 74 likes · 16 shares · 4,556,605 followersView post →
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Sharks Under Attack
@sharks_u_attack · X
Global shark fishing mortality still rising despite widespread regulatory change
https://t.co/qIC5QhLRpl
Jan 19, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 852 followersView post →
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Ryan Reisinger
@ryan_reisinger · X
RT @GlobalFishWatch:
Jan 18, 2024 · 1 share · 1,036 followersView post →
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Global Fishing Watch
@GlobalFishWatch · X
Jan 18, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 18,589 followersView post →
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Gitte K. Persson
@GitteKJP · X
RT @AlexanderDDT: Det ser ikke godt ud med verdens hajfiskeri. Der kommer flere og flere regler (særligt ifb. hajfinner), men der fanges al…
Jan 17, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,052 followersView post →
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@andreas_s
@andreassalomon_ · X
RT @MarkSalomon67: Despite various initiatives, #shark mortality does not appear to be decreasing: https://t.co/u2tKPfdm6U
Jan 17, 2024 · 1 like · 1,983 followersView post →
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John Alexander Medalen
@john_medalen · X
RT @AlexanderDDT: Det ser ikke godt ud med verdens hajfiskeri. Der kommer flere og flere regler (særligt ifb. hajfinner), men der fanges al…
Jan 17, 2024 · 4 shares · 3,372 followersView post →
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Svend Linderström
@slinderstrom · X
RT @AlexanderDDT: Det ser ikke godt ud med verdens hajfiskeri. Der kommer flere og flere regler (særligt ifb. hajfinner), men der fanges al…
Jan 17, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,494 followersView post →
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Henrik Hindby Koszyczarek
@HenrikHindby · X
RT @AlexanderDDT: Det ser ikke godt ud med verdens hajfiskeri. Der kommer flere og flere regler (særligt ifb. hajfinner), men der fanges al…
Jan 17, 2024 · 4 shares · 3,400 followersView post →
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Alexander Holm
@AlexanderDDT · X
Det ser ikke godt ud med verdens hajfiskeri. Der kommer flere og flere regler (særligt ifb. hajfinner), men der fanges alligevel flere hajer. ~25 mio individer årligt tilhører truede arter. En del af forklaringen skyldes ny efterspørgsel efter hajkød.
https://t.co/RG7rWOKXAj
Jan 17, 2024 · 16 likes · 4 shares · 3,685 followersView post →
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Vegan Derneği Türkiye
@TvdOrgTr · X
Kaynak: Worm, B., Orofino, S., Burns, E.S., D'Costa, N.G., Feitosa, M.N., Palomares, M.L.D., Schiller, L., Bradley, D. (2024), Global shark fishing mortality still rising despite widespread regulatory change
Fotoğraf: National Observer Program
Jan 17, 2024 · 1 like · 17,223 followersView post →
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Markus Salomon
@MarkSalomon67 · X
Despite various initiatives, #shark mortality does not appear to be decreasing: https://t.co/u2tKPfdm6U
Jan 17, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 283 followersView post →
JM
Jan Mees
@jmeesvliz · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 16, 2024 · 21 shares · 5,804 followersView post →
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Madhusoodanan
@Coronaslayer · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
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Dr. Laura Bertola
@LauraDBertola · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 16, 2024 · 21 shares · 2,353 followersView post →
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Aaro Dust
@aaron_dustin · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 16, 2024 · 21 shares · 220 followersView post →
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Guillermo E. Meglia
@ManMeglia67 · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 16, 2024 · 21 shares · 292 followersView post →
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JuanMatias-CreadorNarradorVisual
@JNarradorVisual · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
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Rob K Chalmers Jr/Hehàka Tò Hokśida
@obes88 · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 16, 2024 · 21 shares · 2,790 followersView post →
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Astro Gio
@Astro_Gio · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 16, 2024 · 21 shares · 14 followersView post →
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stardust❓
@StardustFoxi · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 16, 2024 · 21 shares · 1,106 followersView post →
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megan
@grimjestermusic · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 16, 2024 · 21 shares · 723 followersView post →
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Chris Manatee
@Sea__Cow · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 16, 2024 · 21 shares · 1,175 followersView post →
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PyjamaDeveloper
@PyjamaDeveloper · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 16, 2024 · 21 shares · 266 followersView post →
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Nico.
@Nicolas_Lupo · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 16, 2024 · 21 shares · 709 followersView post →
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Ruth Starkman
@ruthstarkman · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 16, 2024 · 21 shares · 2,142 followersView post →
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Rajiv Kumar
@prof_rajiv · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
Jan 16, 2024 · 21 shares · 593 followersView post →
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Kelsey Myers
@kelseymyers · X
RT @ScienceMagazine: Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning pr…
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Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X
Sharks continue to be overexploited by fisheries despite widespread legislation that reduced wasteful shark-finning practices, a new Science study finds.
The results suggest that improved regulations are needed to reverse this trend. https://t.co/Ye4ow6IXUA https://t.co/VwFsBeCjui
Jan 16, 2024 · 67 likes · 21 shares · 4,556,605 followersView post →
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Astro Gio
@Astro_Gio · X
RT @emLabUCSB: Over the last decade, fishing regulations and finning bans have increased to protect shark populations. But have these regul…
RT @emLabUCSB: Over the last decade, fishing regulations and finning bans have increased to protect shark populations. But have these regul…
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Sonia
@sontohi · X
RT @mambientalistac: Un informe de @ScienceMagazine reveló que entre 2012 y 2019 cerca de 80 millones de tiburones murieron en el mundo por…
Jan 16, 2024 · 1 share · 1,467 followersView post →
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M. Ambientalista Col
@mambientalistac · X
Un informe de @ScienceMagazine reveló que entre 2012 y 2019 cerca de 80 millones de tiburones murieron en el mundo por la pesca a pesar de las regulaciones y las prohibiciones existentes. 25 millones de ellos eran de especies amenazadas.
Más en https://t.co/2FU5iCw87M https://t.co/xDWNlJk91h
Jan 16, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 30,486 followersView post →
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Julie
@SpeakinRavenish · X
RT @FeitosaManir: Absolutely thrilled to see this out into the world!
We estimate how many sharks were died from fishing in the world from…
New research sheds light on the spatial patterns of #shark fishing mortality. The @DalhousieU-led study is published in the journal #Science.
https://t.co/xIWM1xh7hA
NEW PAPER co-authored by our project manager, Dr. Deng Palomares:
Global shark fishing mortality still rising despite widespread regulatory change.
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