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More dives, fewer reef sharks: Caribbean study links tourism pressure to shark sightings
- April 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Reef sharks are observed less frequently on Caribbean reefs that have high levels of diving activity and greater coastal development, according to new research published in the Journal of Applied Ecology. Even recreational activities that are often considered low impact are associated with fewer sharks on these reefs. Reef sharks play an important role in maintaining healthy reefs by helping to keep the ecosystem in balance.
Originally published at Phys.org