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Incredible. How is this the first time I'm reading about this topic!

This is a lot more concerning than the widely publicized reduction in shark numbers. Though that particular problem is easier to fix.

I wonder if more marine reserves would help resolve some of these problems, by allowing a place for natural ecosystem balance to be restored. Or if rising temperature and acidity is just to prevailing for that to be effective.




The loss of shark isn't a different problem, it's just another facet of the same thing.

From Wikipedia:

"[Jellyfish] predators include tuna, shark, swordfish, sea turtles and at least one species of Pacific salmon."

...i.e. a list of fisherman favourites




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