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Our first global analysis assessing the status of reef sharks is complete. 
The good news? Conservation potential remains high - shark populations benefit from fisheries management, shark sanctuaries, and closed areas.
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![Our first global analysis assessing the status of reef sharks is complete. The good news? Conservation potential remains high - shark populations benefit from fisheries management, shark sanctuaries, and closed areas. [1/4]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdiaH84WoAEhesW.jpg "Our first global analysis assessing the status of reef sharks is complete. The good news? Conservation potential remains high - shark populations benefit from fisheries management, shark sanctuaries, and closed areas. [1/4]")
The good news? Conservation potential remains high - shark populations benefit from fisheries management, shark sanctuaries, and closed areas.
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The bad news?
âȘ Reef sharks were not observed on 20% of coral reefs sampled, highlighting the negative effect of fishing.
âȘ Being close to large human populations with weak governance is bad for sharks.
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âȘ Reef sharks were not observed on 20% of coral reefs sampled, highlighting the negative effect of fishing.
âȘ Being close to large human populations with weak governance is bad for sharks.
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This study would not have been possible without the support of @VulcanInc and our 104 collaborating organizations across 58 countries.
Our dedicated scientists and volunteers watched 15,165 hours of BRUV footage from 371 coral reefs â thatâs almost 2 full years!
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![This study would not have been possible without the support of @VulcanInc and our 104 collaborating organizations across 58 countries. Our dedicated scientists and volunteers watched 15,165 hours of BRUV footage from 371 coral reefs â thatâs almost 2 full years! [3/4]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdibKDvXoAM_6L9.jpg "This study would not have been possible without the support of @VulcanInc and our 104 collaborating organizations across 58 countries. Our dedicated scientists and volunteers watched 15,165 hours of BRUV footage from 371 coral reefs â thatâs almost 2 full years! [3/4]")
Our dedicated scientists and volunteers watched 15,165 hours of BRUV footage from 371 coral reefs â thatâs almost 2 full years!
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Read more in our paper published today in @Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2519-y
