A tale of two atolls

[revhtree Verified Admin]

To gain new insights on the impact of fishing on coral reefs, marine biologists are taking advantage of an ongoing "natural experiment" at two isolated Pacific atolls -- one inhabited by people, the other off-limits to fishing.

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The waters near Palmyra Atoll have some of the highest densities of reef sharks in the world. (Credit: Kidd Pollock)

 

[phil519]

that pic brings a new visual to my mind of the definition of "shark infested"....