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The snout that helped sawfish survive 60 million years and outlive dinosaurs now imperils them. They are vulnerable to being entangled in fishing gear.
They are also caught in the mistaken belief that their meat holds particular medicinal value. #InternationalSawfishDay
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They are also caught in the mistaken belief that their meat holds particular medicinal value. #InternationalSawfishDay
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WCS Bangladesh is actively working to debunk myths about sawfish, write WCS’s Jamia Rahman Khan Tisa & Elisabeth Fahrni Mansur @Medium. bit.ly/34YDrmI
They use popular radio shows, interactive exhibits, & brochures. They also provide instructions for safe release.
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They use popular radio shows, interactive exhibits, & brochures. They also provide instructions for safe release.
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PNG is also an important site for sawfish conservation.
There, with @WCSPNG, 100+ communities in New Ireland Province have established a network of marine protected areas. Lots of local outreach is also being done about the need to preserve sawfish. bit.ly/2IEo7Ez
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There, with @WCSPNG, 100+ communities in New Ireland Province have established a network of marine protected areas. Lots of local outreach is also being done about the need to preserve sawfish. bit.ly/2IEo7Ez
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