New PEC lab paper in Science magazine on the ecological role of sharks!
Aug 13, 2024
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A new paper has just been published in Science magazine, led by PEC/Heithaus lab post-doc Simon Dedman. Here we review the ecological importance of sharks and how these may vary by location and species, and how these may have changed within the Anthropocene. The study included a collaboration with researchers across the globe and was funded by the Shark Conservation Fund. Read here: Ecological roles and importance of sharks in the Anthropocene Ocean | Science
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