New satellite tracking research shows that while MPAs help, they are far from enough for a highly mobile species heavily ...
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Scientists tagged silky sharks to map their movement—results reveal major marine red flags
Researchers tracked 40 silky sharks from the Galápagos Marine Reserve (GMR) through SPOT tags.
The limited range of marine protected areas (MPAs) offers reduced protection to vulnerable species such as the highly mobile silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis). Because the survival of these ...
A new shark-tracking tool promises to help scientists and the general public better understand the ancient predators. It can be used to follow tagged sharks in the Gulf of Mexico and provide insight ...
As open ocean (pelagic) nomads, silky sharks are easily captured in longline and purse-seine fisheries and even though they are not the target species, they are typically retained for their valuable ...
Multiple shark species are home to the Caribbean Sea, helping to create healthy marine ecosystems. The great hammerhead shark possesses a unique profile that creates specific tracking challenges for ...
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