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Protecting Sharks and Rays: The Shark Guard Solution
This chapter examines the detrimental effects of longline fishing on shark and ray populations, revealing a dramatic 70% decline over the past 50 years. It introduces the shark guard device, which uses electrical pulses to reduce bycatch, alongside results from a pilot study in France that showcased its potential, while raising concerns about its impact on other fish species.
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