

South African Shark Conservancy
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@OfficialSASC
Ecosystem-based Shark Research • Field School & Training via the #SharkAcademy • Organised Educational Programs
















Are habitat complexity and fish assemblages your thing? Our team is looking for an enthusiastic MSc student to do some work in Algoa Bay, #SouthAfrica! Apply today!!! #MarineMonday #marinescience #TeamFish saiab.ac.za/uploads/files/…
How big do #MPAs need to be, to be effective for the majority of reef #sharks? The answer is: 5X bigger than the current average. A new study funded by SCF models show how to make shark protected areas work better. Blog here: bit.ly/2TLRnwC




Just in: paper by @gjosgood, @baumlab & I on using #sharks as ☂️ spp to conserve #biodiversity in #southafrica has been accepted! Our 2nd paper from a fantastic, collaborative #BRUV study. Special thanks to @WWFSouthAfrica, @moving_sushi, @OfficialSASC team & Kogelberg fishers


In ocean regions that are intensively managed, fisheries are recovering and harvest rates going down: one key result from a milestone fisheries paper out today, led by @hilbornr (incl. me!) pnas.org/content/early/…

