NOAA designates the eastern North Pacific basking shark a 'species of concern'
Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 06:56
in Biology & Nature
NOAA's Fisheries Service has designated the eastern North Pacific basking shark, a 'species of concern' because it has suffered a dramatic decline in population despite decreasing fishing pressure. The label 'species of concern' may be given to a species when there are concerns regarding the population status...