Removal of sharks from the ocean might have an unexpected turn of consequences on the entire balance of marine ecosystems, and may drive them closer to collapse
Cape Town - In addition to awareness of marine life, this Marine Month, Two Oceans Aquarium and the Save Our Seas Foundation have opened an exhibition calledWith sharks playing an important role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems, Two Oceans Aquarium’s communications officer Renée Leeuwner said that the removal of sharks from the ocean might have unexpected consequences for the entire balance of marine ecosystems, and may drive them closer to collapse.
“By protecting and respecting sharks and educating people about their plight, we can ensure that the marine ecosystem as a whole is afforded greater protection and respect, which in turn has positive outcomes for humans,” said Leeuwner. “Through millions of years of evolution, sharks have adapted and continue to adapt to their ocean habitat. Some of the survival strategies they have developed are exactly what makes them vulnerable to exploitation by the most efficient and dangerous predator of all – humans. We cannot continue to over-exploit, outwit and misunderstand sharks.
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