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Endangered Maugean skates returned to degraded Macquarie Harbour

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Two endangered Maugean skates have been returned to Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour after a two-year captive-rearing program. Scientists collected the skates due to concerns about declining oxygen levels in the harbor, which are linked to intensive Atlantic salmon aquaculture. The captive program provided valuable insights into the species' biology and behavior, with 79 hatchlings surviving. However, conservationists emphasize that these skates are returning to a degraded environment and advocate for the cessation of salmon farming to ensure the species' long-term survival. AI

RANK_REASON The story details a significant conservation effort for an endangered species facing severe environmental threats directly linked to industry practices. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Endangered Maugean skates returned to degraded Macquarie Harbour

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Melissa Cristina Márquez, Contributor ·

    Australia’s Most Endangered Fish Faces An Uncertain Future In Macquarie Harbour

    Two endangered Maugean skates have been returned to Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour after more than two years in captivity. But the harbour they call home remains dangerously degraded.

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