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"In the shallows of Raja Ampat, Indonesia, a bold conservation experiment is
underway — one that blends marine biology, local stewardship and international
collaboration in an effort to bring a species back from the brink. It’s called
ReShark, and it represents the world’s first attempt to rewild an endangered
shark.
Working alongside the IUCN Shark Specialist Group, Conservation International,
the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and 105 partner institutions across 20
countries, the Re:wild-led initiative aims to restore populations of the
Indo-Pacific leopard shark — also known as the zebra shark (
Stegostoma
tigrinum) — to reefs where the species has all but disappeared.
“This is something that’s been done for decades on land — think California
condors or wolves in Yellowstone,” said Mark Erdmann, Executive Director of
ReShark and Shark Conservation Director at Re:wild, former Vice President of
Asia-Pacific marine programs at Conservation International, and one of the
architects of the project. “But in the ocean, and especially with sharks, this
is a first.”"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
