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Changing Seas
Recreational Shark Fishing: Collaborating for Conservation
Season 13
Episode 1301
Shore-based, catch and release shark fishing is a popular past time in Florida. But is it having a negative impact on sensitive shark populations? Scientists have teamed up with anglers to study the survival rates of the fish and conduct outreach on best practices.
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