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Jul 25 2017 | Faunalytics

Photographs And Animal Identification: The Promise Of Sloop

A new database called Sloop could facilitate the creation of a "community-based individual identification system for conservation planning." READ MORE

Sep 29 2016 | Faunalytics

Blue Energy And The Potential Risks To Animals

Harnessing “blue energy” from the oceans is a potential boon to reducing reliance on fossil fuels. But what does it mean for ocean-dwelling animals? READ MORE

Sep 19 2016 | Faunalytics

Bycatch Of The World’s Largest Fish

This case study examines how commercial fisheries can impact wild aquatic populations through "bycatch," focusing on whale sharks. READ MORE

Jan 13 2016 | karol orzechowski

Can the Law Help Sharks? A Case Study in Canada

Canada has laws to stop shark finning, but not to restrict shark fin products. How can the loopholes be closed? READ MORE

May 12 2014 | Faunalytics

The Dying Animal

The following paper discusses the argument of devoting more research to the emotional effects of death on animals, the grieving involved, and other effects death has on animal wellbeing and [...] READ MORE

May 1 2014 | Faunalytics

Public Perceptions of Sharks: Gathering Support for Shark Conservation

A U.K. survey finds people are well-informed and positive about sharks, but unaware of negative fishing impacts, or paths to conservation advocacy. READ MORE

Jan 24 2014 | Faunalytics

The Incidence Of Plastic Ingestion By Fishes

This study found that 15.8% of all plastic items surveyed at random points in Hawai’i Island had bite marks from fish or sharks. READ MORE

Sep 17 2012 | Faunalytics

New DNA Study Reveals Fins Of Endangered Shark In U.S. Soups

Out of 51 samples of shark fin soup in the U.S. 31 of them contained sharks that were listed as at-risk for extinction. READ MORE

Sep 3 2012 | Faunalytics

Survey In China Highlights Support For Shark Conservation

The Chinese public support shark conservation but have little knowledge of shark fins and their production, with the Chinese media not focusing on the issue. READ MORE

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