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Velvet belly lanternsharks found in large numbers in Adriatic Sea

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A recent fisheries-dependent monitoring program off Vlorë, Albania, has revealed a significant population of velvet belly lanternsharks (Etmopterus spinax) in the Adriatic Sea, a species previously thought to be rare. Researchers recorded over 319 individuals between 2023 and 2025, with the presence of neonates, juveniles, and gravid females suggesting the area serves as a nursery ground. The study also highlighted that fishing gear significantly impacts survival rates, with bottom trawls causing 100% mortality compared to longlines. DNA analysis indicated moderate genetic diversity and previously unrecorded haplotypes, suggesting a partially isolated but regionally distinct population. AI

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Velvet belly lanternsharks found in large numbers in Adriatic Sea

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

    What 319 Lanternsharks Tell Us About A Changing Ocean

    A deep-sea shark long thought to be rare in the Adriatic Sea is turning out to be anything but.

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