We love sharks. Sharks are important. Sharks are apex predators, meaning they sit at the top of their food chain, and they play a critical role in the overall health of our oceans. …and they are being erased by humans. In fact, we are killing them so rapidly, that certain species have seen a mind-boggling…
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Two Generations Of Humans Have Erased Over Half Of The World’s Wildlife
Since the 1970’s, populations of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians have declined by nearly 60% according to a new report by the World Wildlife Fund. The wildlife that remains may be looking at a similar fate, as the forces behind global warming, pollution, ocean acidification, habitat loss, overpopulation, and deforestation continue to threaten what…