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Piraquara de Fora cove

Coverage of Piraquara de Fora cove in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 17 · 13:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 17 · 13:00 UTC
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Ilha Grande bayplace1Brazilian Institute for Nature Conservationorganization1Sharks of Ilha Grande Bay projectorganization1Marlene Fernanda do Nascimento Martinsperson1Leonardo Mitrano Nevesperson1José Truda Palazzoperson1blacktip sharkstopic1
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  • SCIENCEJul 17 · 13:00 UTCWTOP DC
    A Brazilian bay’s surprise shark nursery sparks conservation project

    A Brazilian fishing community in Ilha Grande bay shifted from consuming blacktip sharks to protecting them after scientists discovered a nearby cove serves as a nursery for pregnant sharks. Conservationists, including the Brazilian Institute for Nature Conservation, now monitor the area and educate locals to preserve shark populations threatened by overfishing and habitat loss.