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Shark conservation and the impact of forensic science on current conservation efforts
Description
Marine conservation faces the unique challenge of trying to assess and protect species, like sharks, that have long migration tracks and are often targeted by fishing vessels in open and international waters. Over the last two decades, several large predatory shark populations have been greatly depleted despite local and international organizations designed to help regulate and prevent predator removal to avoid disturbing the food web those sharks balance (Myers, Baum, Shepherd, Powers, & Peterson, 2007). Forensic science is a powerful tool that could give shark conservation efforts an edge on identifying shark species currently being targeted by unsustainable fisheries in international waters. Allowing offenders who break international conservation laws to be prosecuted for their crimes. Unfortunately, this unique and powerful tool has not been given the opportunity to be utilized as it should be. An overview of national and international agencies, organizations, and laws disclosed a strong foundation for wildlife conservation. However, current international organizations and laws that govern international waters leave much to be desired in regards to protecting shark species that are threatened due to being popular targets for fishing vessels. This paper examines the level of forensic science involvement in shark conservation efforts through a literature review, revealing a severe lack of real-life application of forensic science to marine conservation cases. Current issues that marine wildlife forensic science encounters while attempting to increase forensic capability. And finally, presenting proposals for the future, and new challenges, which aim to strengthen the relationship between forensic science and marine conservation.
Date Created
2018-05
Contributors
- Parker, Jamie Caitlin (Author)
- Kobojek, Kimberly (Thesis director)
- Polidoro, Beth (Committee member)
- School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
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26 pages
Language
eng
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In Copyright
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Academic Year 2017-2018
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.47990
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minimal
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- 2021-08-11 04:09:57
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