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Discovery of a multispecies shark aggregation and parturition area in the Ba Estuary, Fiji Islands.
Ecol Evol
July 2018
School of Marine Studies Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment The University of the South Pacific Laucala Suva Fiji.
Article Synopsis
- Shark populations are declining globally due to overfishing, habitat loss, and climate change, complicating conservation efforts due to lack of species-specific data.
- In a survey conducted in Fiji's Ba Estuary, researchers captured and tagged 103 juvenile sharks of three species, indicating this area is crucial for their development and survival.
- The findings reveal important environmental factors influencing shark abundance and highlight the need for targeted conservation strategies to protect these vulnerable species in the region.