today wgile driving to work, i heard on the news that they had discovered around 20 new species of sharks and rays : ON AN INDONESIAN FISH MARKET . so i guess it's "new"to modern science.
i can't find it on the net though, anyone heard of this?
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Study Finds 20 New Ocean Species In Indonesia
February 28, 2007 3:00 p.m. EST
Bangkok, Thailand (AHN) - A new study by the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) discovered 20 new species of sharks and stingrays off the Indonesian coast.
The study represents the first in-depth look at Indonesia's marine life since Dutch scientist Pieter Bleeker examined more than 1,100 fish species over a century and a half ago.
During their scientific study from 2001 to 2006, researchers photographed and sampled more than 130 species on 22 survey trips to 11 ports across Indonesia. They also surveyed catches at local fish markets in Indonesia as part of a broader project examining conservation efforts in Australia and Indonesia.
Overall, the scientists expressed excitement at the diversity of marine species discovered during the study.
According to AP, study co-author William White said, "Indonesia has the most diverse shark and ray fauna and the largest shark and ray fishery in the world, with reported landings of more than 100,000 tons a year."
"Before this survey, however, there were vast gaps in our knowledge of sharks and rays in this region," he added.
In a statement, White also espoused the benefits of good taxonomic information, saying, "It provides the foundation for estimating population sizes, assessing the effects of fishing and developing plans for fisheries management and conservation."
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Study Finds 20 New Ocean Species In Indonesia
February 28, 2007 3:00 p.m. EST
Bangkok, Thailand (AHN) - A new study by the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) discovered 20 new species of sharks and stingrays off the Indonesian coast.
The study represents the first in-depth look at Indonesia's marine life since Dutch scientist Pieter Bleeker examined more than 1,100 fish species over a century and a half ago.
During their scientific study from 2001 to 2006, researchers photographed and sampled more than 130 species on 22 survey trips to 11 ports across Indonesia. They also surveyed catches at local fish markets in Indonesia as part of a broader project examining conservation efforts in Australia and Indonesia.
Overall, the scientists expressed excitement at the diversity of marine species discovered during the study.
According to AP, study co-author William White said, "Indonesia has the most diverse shark and ray fauna and the largest shark and ray fishery in the world, with reported landings of more than 100,000 tons a year."
"Before this survey, however, there were vast gaps in our knowledge of sharks and rays in this region," he added.
In a statement, White also espoused the benefits of good taxonomic information, saying, "It provides the foundation for estimating population sizes, assessing the effects of fishing and developing plans for fisheries management and conservation."
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Super!!!!
thanks allot!!!
thanks allot!!!
Can't say anything else; Get yoursleves to Indonesia right now, anyone from this forum are welcome and you can even stay in my house!!! I'll keep my promise!
wich island are you at then?
(and can i bring mt wife and 2 kids?
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(and can i bring mt wife and 2 kids?
)
QUOTE(capoeiranger @ Mar 3 2007, 08:48 AM) [snapback]1566163[/snapback]
Can't say anything else; Get yoursleves to Indonesia right now, anyone from this forum are welcome and you can even stay in my house!!! I'll keep my promise!
Yoiu might want to start charging,
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