Wildlife Conservation Society (2013, July 15). Fiji's largest marine reserve swarming with sharks. ScienceDaily. Retrieved October 15, 2013, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130715151056.htm
In this article, it basically talks about how in fiji's water is swarming with sharks! It states that Fiji's largest marine reserve contains more sharks than surrounding areas that allow fishing, evidence that marine protected areas can be good for sharks. This is a currently a accurate article and it is happening as i type this right now! More about the article : This article explains how " the researchers found that the number of sharks in Namena Reserve -- located on the southern coast of Fiji's Vanua Levu Island is two to four times greater than in adjacent areas where fishing is permitted " this started slowly in 2009 where The researchers conducted their study during a three-week period. Due to the studies, there is 5 different sharks roaming in the fiji water ! In addition, Goetze and the research team also were able to estimate the length and size of the sharks. As demand for shark products grows, higher prices are driving some locals to catch sharks, while Fiji shark populations are also vulnerable to foreign fishing fleets. Worldwide, increasing rates of harvesting are leading to the depletion of many of the world's shark species.
I chose this article because i find it interesting that where there IS fishing permitted there is fewer sharks, which means were there isnt, theres more sharks. To me, the sharks are acting smart. Because they're scared and they dont want to be eaten.
I chose this article because i find it interesting that where there IS fishing permitted there is fewer sharks, which means were there isnt, theres more sharks. To me, the sharks are acting smart. Because they're scared and they dont want to be eaten.