Protected Species Similar Videos
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Size Matters: Examining the Effects of Body Size on Birth Rates in North Atlantic Right Whales
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Recent research reveals that smaller female North Atlantic right whales produce fewer calves over their reproductive years. Their body size has been declining in recent decades due to increased entanglements in fishing gear and other factors.
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Salmon on the High Seas: Unlocking the Mysteries of Salmon in the North Pacific
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Scientists are surveying the Gulf of Alaska to find out more about Pacific salmon (Chinook, Coho, sockeye, chum and pink salmon). The information they gather will help managers plan for changes these populations will face due to climate change.
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NEFSC Gear Research Series: Better Gear By Design
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The Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Gear Research group works with fishermen to design, test, and modify fishing gear. They've found ways to protect endangered sea turtles and marine mammals while maintaining the target species catch.
