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Ecosystems

Ecosystems

Listening for sharks

01 Jun 2019

Pelagic thresher sharks are a sight to behold, but their numbers are dwindling as a result of illegal hunting and fishing. Now, however, scientists are using acoustics to learn more about these animals’ behaviour and how they can be better protected. Louise Murray looks under the surface

A pelagic thresher shark
Tidy thinking A pelagic thresher shark at Monad Shoal. When the animals visit this area, bluestreak cleaner wrasses remove parasites from their bodies. (Courtesy: Louise Murray)
The shimmering turquoise seas that surround the 7641 islands of the Philippines host a colourful arr

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Louise Murray is a freelance science writer and photographer based in the UK, louisemurray.com
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