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Shark News - Issue 8 | July 2023
Content:
- 4 Editorial: A note from the Chair
- 6 Q&A with Early Career Scientists within the SSG
- 14 Sharks and the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
- 26 Shark Spotlight: Castello’s Apron Numbfish
- 28 The Impacts of Habitat Degradation and Loss on Sharks and Rays
- 40 Where Land Meets Sea: The Intertidal as an Important Habitat for Sharks and Rays
- 44 When Management Works: Conservation Success and Challenges for Sharks and Rays in Western Atlantic
- 50 Writing Retreat on the Global Status Report
- 52 Workshop Series on the Conservation Planning of Pelagic Sharks and Rays
- 58 The Important Shark and Ray Areas of the Central and South American Pacific
- 68 New Shark and Ray Materials are available from Thailand
- 72 Chinese Scientists Tag Blue Sharks in the Tropical Central and Western Pacific
- 76 Sharks Always Amaze Us: On the Rediscovery and Redescription of the Critically Endangered Tentacled Butterfly Ray
- 80 Peaceful Encounters with Eagle Rays
- 86 Maugean Skate: Skating Towards Extinction?
- 94 Art as a Passion
- 98 IUCN SSG Human Dimensions Working Group Online Workshop
- 100 DNA Taxonomy, Molecular Phylogeny and Population Genetics of Cartilaginous Fishes
- 102 Upcoming Meetings
- 103 Funding Opportunities
- 104 Our Sponsors and Supporters
Summary
Issue 8 of Shark News brings to light a wealth of stories and insights from the frontlines of shark, ray, and chimaera conservation, featuring global efforts to protect these species. This issue is packed with innovative research, policy updates, and conservation success stories, highlighting the critical work being done to understand and safeguard the world’s most vulnerable marine species.
The magazine delves into the practicalities of implementing conservation strategies, focusing on topics like sustainable fisheries management, reducing bycatch, and safeguarding critical habitats. It covers collaborative efforts between scientists, fishers, and local communities, revealing how combined action can lead to meaningful change in the conservation of sharks and rays. The issue also explores the challenges and opportunities presented by international policy developments, from regional conservation initiatives to global treaties aimed at species protection.
Engaging features from various regions bring a unique perspective to the global challenges faced in shark and ray conservation. From the Indian Ocean to the Caribbean, the issue highlights stories of resilience and innovation, demonstrating how tailored strategies are being developed to address regional and species-specific conservation needs. Readers can explore scientific advancements that are enhancing our understanding of shark and ray behavior and movement, as well as how these insights are being translated into tangible conservation outcomes.
With a blend of scientific research, policy updates, and on-the-ground conservation stories, Issue 8 of Shark News offers a comprehensive look at the ongoing efforts to protect these extraordinary marine creatures. Dive into this issue to be inspired by the dedication and innovation driving shark, ray, and chimaera conservation worldwide.
