Sentences with phrase «shark species»

«If we carry on the way that we are, we're looking at a really high risk of extinction for some of these shark species within the next few decades.»

According to Pew, the images captured depict «fins and body parts of biologically vulnerable shark species, such as scalloped hammerhead and oceanic whitetip, being readied for market.»

This strategy can be expanded to other shark species with similarly distinct populations — and that can go a long way in pointing out where laws against shark fishing need to be enacted or better enforced.

Stony Brook University reports that a team of scientists led by the university's Institute for Ocean Conservation Science has figured out that dusky sharks and copper sharks — both heavily hunted for their fins, with the dusky shark species classified as threatened by the IUCN — have distinct populations living along different areas of coastlines.

Right now, as many as 1/3 of all shark species are threatened with extinction, and the rates at which species are declining is alarming.

Thanks to humans, as many as one - third of shark species are at risk of extinction and many more species are reaching dangerously low populations.

Because different shark species have varying habits for birthing and traveling, it is not necessarily possible for this strategy work across the board for sharks and tracking down the origin of fins.

A team of scientists led by Stony Brook University's Institute for Ocean Conservation Science has figured out that dusky sharks and copper sharks — both heavily hunted for their fins, with the dusky shark species classified as threatened by the IUCN — have distinct populations living along different areas of coastlines.

The new marine sanctuary will protect 15,000 square miles and extends around the northern Galápagos islands of Darwin and Wolf, preserving the ecosystem that the local shark species rely on.

* Humans kill at least 100 million sharks annually * The vast majority of caught shark fins are used in soup * All recorded shark species, with one exception, have declined by more than 50 % in the past 8 to 15 years * Shark fins currently sell for about $ 500 per pound

Most high - end restaurants in China continue to serve shark fins to customers despite the Chinese government's move to phase out from official functions dishes with ingredients from threatened shark species.

The Parliament noted that the information supplied by Member States on their fishing fleets» activities was very poor, enforcement of the Regulation was difficult and the fin - to - carcass ratio was problematic due to differences in the morphology of the various shark species.

TRAFFIC and the Pew Environment Group says that with 30 per cent of shark species now threatened or near threatened with extinction, there is little evidence that the plan has contributed significantly to improved conservation.

The shark fin trade has boomed in the past half century and has significantly depleted shark species.

The dozen most common shark species in the fin trade all face extinction.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature says 17 % of the over 1,000 shark species in the world are threatened with extinction and for nearly half we simply don't have enough data to assess their conservation status.

But I know more than a few marine conservationists and biologists who would rather see a week - long special, call it «Human Week,» on how humans have devastated marine ecosystems, and in particular have devastated shark species.

Out of a host of initiatives proposed at the meeting to improve protections of vulnerable shark species, one was approved: a ban on the retention and landing of big eye thresher sharks.

It came amid a growing effort by many countries to limit the trade in endangered shark species and their fins.

And more importantly, it will help boost populations of the roughly 130 threatened shark species that inhabit the waters around Palau, whose territory encompasses 200 scattered islands.

The groups, Oceana and WildAid, released a report today online that consolidates several recent studies showing that many shark species, after hundreds of millions of years of roaming the seas as a dominant predator, are being fished out of existence by the new king of the sea: people.

His portrayal of diverse shark species in gentle and atmospheric black and white photographs set new benchmarks in underwater photography.

Great dive sites for spotting of pelagics including whale sharks, mantas and a variety of shark species

All funds raised by the organisation go towards collecting and removing devastating underwater debris worldwide, securing protection for the world's threatened shark species, and engaging people in conservation efforts world globally.

Often seen are turtles, moray eels, barracuda, large mackerel, eagle rays, southern sting rays, as well as several shark species.

Up in «The Den», the smaller shark species, Whitetip Reefs and Blacktip Reefs, can be found circling, completely at ease with the presence of divers.

There are more than 400 shark species in the world, and about 50 of them can be found along the Queensland coast.

Today, shark diving fans can encounter many of the premier shark species at well - seasoned destinations.

Daydream has a range of shark species on display in its Living Reef lagoons including, Brown banded Bamboo Sharks, a Sickle Fin Lemon Shark, Black - tip Reef Sharks and Epaulette Sharks.

Depending on the time of year that you vacation in this area, you will have the opportunity to fish for an array of excellent species, including barracuda, wahoo, snapper, grouper, varieties of tuna, dorado, sailfish, swordfish, shark species, blue marlin and white marlin.

Other shark species can be spotted and they include Nurse Sharks, Hammerheads and even Oceanic White Tip sharks.

Aliwal Shoal has 2 shipwrecks, the Nebo and the Produce, as well as a variety of shark species for the thrill seekers.

Since the 1980s revealed that the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in the Philippines contains no less than 600 fish species, 360 coral species, 11 shark species, 13 dolphin and whale species, and 100 bird species.

Cuba's coastal and marine ecosystems are among the best in the world, with nearly 1/4 of the world's shark species found in the country.

Shark species that have been seen includes bull sharks, lemon sharks, reef sharks and nurse sharks.

Dive trips on the MV Thailand Aggressor take guests to the legendary Similan Islands of Thailand where many shark species, mantas, and multitudes of fish species await.

Separate fact from fiction as we discover a variety of shark species at Georgia Aquarium.

However, there is plenty more things for you to see: several different shark species, plenty of big fish, macro critters, and wreck diving (with 4 different wrecks around the island).

Shark Cage Diving Plunge into the warm Indian Ocean waters to view the many shark species that call this home, protected...

Ushaka Marine World (which includes a Sea World, beach, Village Walk and Wet «n Wild) boasts the 5th largest aquarium in the world including an array of shark species.

Plunge into the warm Indian Ocean waters to view the many shark species that call this home, protected only by the strong iron bars of a shark diving cage.

It's also home to 6 out of 7 of the marine turtles and many shark species, the Dugong, and a migration route for many large fish like manta, shark whales and whales.

Observe or be observed by the many shark species in the area.

Swim amongst schools of giant trevally and observe or be observed by the many shark species in the area.

And once they learn that a growing number of shark species are threatened with extinction, and that tens of millions are killed annually for the shark fin trade, many will feel compelled to both learn more and take action.

Gladbachus adentatus, an ancient shark species discovered in the late 1990s and re-investigated with cutting edge technology in a study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B on January 2, 2018.

This shark species lives off of the east coast of North America and grows to about a meter (3.3 feet) long.

Now hunted primarily for their fins, humans may be the end of many shark species.

One third of shark species is endangered; over 11,000 sharks are caught and killed every hour, mostly for their fins, to make shark fin soup.

Worm highlights the alarming depletion of many shark species due to bycatch and for their fins, a key ingredient in shark fin soup.