‘Shark hotspots’ proposed to protect endangered species in India

India shark landings

The move is intended to safeguard endangered species, juveniles and breeding adults from targeted fishing

India’s ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has proposed the designation of “shark hotspots” in Indian waters to help implement spatio-temporal fishing regulations. The move is intended to safeguard endangered species, juveniles and breeding adults from targeted fishing.

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