The first study to determine the global threat status of 21 species of wide-ranging oceanic pelagic sharks and rays reveals serious overfishing and recommends key steps that governments can take to safeguard populations. These findings and recommendations for action are published in the latest edition of Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. This international study, organised by the IUCN Shark Specialist Group (SSG), was conducted by 15 scientists from 13 different institutes. (source: sciencedaily.com)
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