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Changing Seas

Recreational Shark Fishing: Collaborating for Conservation

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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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Discover the Cordell Bank, a magical underwater island few people have ever heard of.
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