100 million sharks killed each year, say scientists
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Range contraction in large pelagic predators
Large reductions in the abundance of exploited land predators have led to significant range contractions for those species. This paper shows similar responses in highly mobile tuna and billfish. It implies ecological extirpation of heavily exploited species across parts of their range.
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Saving the Blue Planet: Patterns, Trends and Prospects for Marine Biodiversity
University of Rhode Island’s Vetlesen Lecture Series
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