Historical Photographs Expose Decline In Florida's Reef Fish, Study Finds
Sunday, March 1, 2009 - 23:14
in Biology & Nature
A unique study has provided fresh evidence of fishing's impact on marine ecosystems. Researchers accessed archival photographs spanning more than five decades to analyze and calculate a drastic decline of so-called "trophy fish" caught around coral reefs surrounding Key West, Florida.
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