The Epaulette Shark In this undated photo released by Conservation International, an epaulette shark (Hemiscyillum freycineti), one of over 50 likely new species discovered during the recent CI-led surveys in the waters off Indonesia's Papua province, rests on the sea bottom. Calling it an underwater world full of visual wonders, scientists announced the discovery of dozens of new marine species including the shark that walks on its fins in the
region known as the Bird's Head Seascape.
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2 comments:
Great start to your blog, Dan!
What was it about this particular species that made you want to post about it (or was it the article itself that intrigued you?)
Cathy
The article was quite fascinating.
I find it quite amazing as time goes on, and technologies advance, and our curiosity increases about what other life is in the oceans, really how many more species will be discovered. However, like in most places, this article says government is not putting enough effort into preserving this valuable area quick enough, from fishing which already in threatening the biodiversity of the region. Really, species could go extent before even being discovered.
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