02 Feb 2021
Three quarters of ocean shark and ray species face an elevated risk of extinction
Since 1970, “relative fishing pressure” (exploitation of fish stocks relative to the number of fish left) has increased 18-fold – and the researchers say catch limits are now urgently needed to “avert population collapse”. The study reveals an alarming 71% decline in shark and ray populations over the last 50 years, primarily due to overfishing. […]