Hammerhead Sharks in Florida: Marine Protected Areas
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Author(s)
Nalesnik, Deborah
Date Issued
May 1, 2024
Abstract
The worldwide shark population is drastically declining due to human activity that impacts the environment. Since 1970, shark population has decreased by 71% which is leading one-third of the world’s shark population to extinction (Clemson 2023). In the state of Florida, there is an increased rate of shark species becoming endangered. The four species of hammerhead sharks that reside in the state of Florida are declining. The state of Florida, has implemented Marine Protected Areas for species that are susceptible to being vulnerable to extinction. This project focused on identifying the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the state of Florida and where there should be MPAs. A second objective of this project is understanding and identifying Florida’s laws with commercial and recreational fishing, the political hurdles, what makes an MPA and the process to implement one, and the ecological requirements for the four species of hammerhead sharks
Major
Environmental Science and Sustainability
First Reader(s)
Bradshaw-Wilson, Casey R.
Other Reader(s)
Whitenack, Lisa B.
Department
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Type of Publication
Senior Project Paper
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27.71 MB
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