Asia’s shark and ray hotspots remain poorly protected, study finds

Mongabay
Jun 25, 2026, 11:52 pm114 ptsTrending
COLOMBO — The majority of 122 marine areas identified across Asia as critical for the survival of sharks, rays and chimaeras remain largely unprotected despite supporting some of the world’s most threatened marine species, according to a new study. Published in Biodiversity and Conservation, the study…

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