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Citizen science maps threatened sharks and rays in Mozambique

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Citizen science initiatives, utilizing platforms like iNaturalist, have significantly enhanced the understanding of shark and ray populations in Mozambique. Researchers analyzed 408 observations from 2007 to 2025, documenting 44 elasmobranch species, with rays from families Dasyatidae and Mobulidae being particularly prevalent. The data, primarily gathered from southern regions like Inhambane and Maputo, highlights a concerning mismatch between observed biodiversity hotspots and existing Marine Protected Areas, as 71% of observed species are classified as threatened on the IUCN Red List. AI

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Citizen science maps threatened sharks and rays in Mozambique

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

    Citizen Science Reveals A Hidden Map Of Sharks And Rays In Mozambique

    Citizen science data from iNaturalist reveal 44 species of sharks and rays in Mozambique, covering about a third of known national diversity. Most records are from southern regions and many species are threatened, highlighting both the power and the bias of crowd-sourced biodiver…

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