The Caribbean facing state of Quintana Roo possesses over 500 km of the MesoAmerican Reef and hosts key aggregation sites for several megafauna including whale sharks, manta rays and reef sharks. We have established permanent sites where we conduct standardized long-term monitoring of coastal and reef-associated marine megafauna.
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Imagine a World Without Sharks: Dream or Nightmare?
Consider a common misconception: many people believe a world without sharks would be ideal. They imagine our oceans liberated from the “fearsome predators” often portrayed