Researcher Discusses How to Improve Shortfin Mako Shark Abundance Estimates in the Atlantic Ocean

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Researcher Discusses How to Improve Shortfin Mako Shark Abundance Estimates in the Atlantic Ocean

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On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, Dr. Mark Bravington discussed his research exploring the feasibility of a new genetic method to improve shortfin mako shark abundance estimates in the Atlantic Ocean. The approach, called close-kin mark-recapture, could help fisheries scientists develop more accurate stock assessments to inform effective management strategies for the species, which is overfished in the North Atlantic.

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New Research to Improve Shortfin Mako Shark Abundance Estimates in the Atlantic Ocean

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In marine fisheries, stock assessments are the foundation for informing conservation and management measures. However, the accuracy of such assessments and the effectiveness of resulting measures are only as good as the data on which they are based.