Scientists find sharks, reefs are hanging tough
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Scientists exploring the deep waters off the African archipelago of Comoros captured rare footage of sharks thriving as far deep as 2,700 feet, a strong sign that a functioning food web still survives beneath the warming waters of the Indian Ocean.
Breakdown
- Scientists off the coast of Africa searched for evidence of thriving shark populations.
- The team found sharks and deep reefs showing resilience despite climate change and overfishing. 7s
- Shallow waters are struggling, but reefs deeper than 90 feet remain healthy. 14s
- Experts hope to apply lessons from this region to promote healthy oceans globally. 20s