fisheries

This is a photo of multiple sharks swimming in the ocean.
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SFU researchers concerned for extinction of sharks and rays

Peak Web February 1, 2023

Human activity has threatened extinction for sharks and rays, according to a study published by a team of SFU researchers. The study found that 59% of sharks and rays associated with coral reefs, may be facing extinction.  Earth.com reported, “This is due to the fact that coral reefs — which harbor over a quarter of all marine animals and plants — are seriously menaced by a variety of human-related threats, including overfishing, pollution, and climate change.” The study found fishing has the biggest effect on the shark and ray populations. Sharks cannot reproduce as fast as humans are killing them:…

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This is a photo of the outside of the Institute of Fisheries and Oceans at the University of British Columbia.
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Dr. Andrea Reid discusses Indigenous fisheries approaches

Peak Web January 25, 2023

Dr. Andrea Reid launched and has been leading the Centre for Indigenous Fisheries at the University of British Columbia for the past two years. She took time to have a virtual conversation with the Georgia Straight Alliance. The Peak attended…

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