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Recreational Shark Fishing: Collaborating for Conservation

Scientists work with shark anglers to study if recreational fishing is having an impact.

06/01/2021 | Rating TV-G

Changing Seas

Recreational Shark Fishing: Collaborating for Conservation

Preview: Season 13 | 3m 13sVideo has Closed Captions

Scientists work with shark anglers to study if recreational fishing is having an impact.

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.

06/01/2021 | Rating TV-G

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Major funding for this program was provided by The Batchelor Foundation, encouraging people to preserve and protect America’s underwater resources. Additional Funding was provided in loving memory of David G. Parrot, by the Parrot Family Endowment for Environmental Education.

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Recreational Shark Fishing: Collaborating for Conservation

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Preview: S13 | 3m 13s | Scientists work with shark anglers to study if recreational fishing is having an impact. (3m 13s)

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Major funding for this program was provided by The Batchelor Foundation, encouraging people to preserve and protect America’s underwater resources. Additional Funding was provided in loving memory of David G. Parrot, by the Parrot Family Endowment for Environmental Education.

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