Marine Ecosystems and Society

Marine Ecosystems and Society

Atlantic nurse sharks show faster growth patterns in Biscayne Bay than nearby Bimini, Bahamas

A new study based on long-term monitoring data demonstrates significant differences in growth between nurse sharks off the coast of Miami and those living just across the Gulf Stream.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/01/atlantic-nurse-sharks-show-faster-growth-patterns-in-biscayne-bay-than-nearby-bimini-bahamas.html


Marine Ecosystems and Society

Juvenile great hammerhead sharks rely on South Florida’s Biscayne Bay

An eight-year study highlights Biscayne Bay as a vital nursery and seasonal refuge for great hammerhead sharks, underscoring its importance across life stages and for long-term shark conservation.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2025/06/juvenile-great-hammerhead-sharks-rely-on-south-floridas-biscayne-bay.html


Marine Ecosystems and Society

Study shows spillover benefits from large marine protected areas

No-fishing zones protect species and possibly lead to increases in catch rates

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2025/01/study-shows-spillover-benefits-from-large-marine-protected-areas.html




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