Saving a species when we know almost nothing about it
In short: How do you protect an animal that remains a mystery to science? Simon Berrow explores the plight of the basking shark and the unconventional, low-tech methods used to study and save them from extinction.
The basking shark, known in Irish as the "Great Fish of the Sun," is the world's second-largest fish. Despite their size, they are nearing extinction, and our scientific understanding of them remains remarkably limited.
Berrow highlights the challenge of conservation when data is scarce. He details how he utilizes exceptional, low-tech approaches to gather the essential information needed to protect these creatures from disappearing.
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