fisheries
SFU researchers concerned for extinction of sharks and rays
Peak Web February 1, 2023By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer 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…
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Dr. Andrea Reid discusses Indigenous fisheries approaches
Peak Web January 25, 2023By: C Icart, Staff Writer 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…
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