Eastern North Pacific basking shark a 'species of concern'
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - 10:28
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.
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