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Seafood vendor at historic Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington (USA). The market draws both shoppers and gawkers who come to watch the gregarious crew of fishmongers.
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World Fisheries from Sea to Table

Worldwide, fisheries touch our lives in countless ways. If well maintained, they...
Thu, 11/18/2010 - 14:49
Millions of sharks are caught each year for their dorsal fins, which are prized for shark fin soup. Top predators like sharks are important to maintaining biodiversity, and their removal can have ripple effects through an ecosystem.
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Finned Sharks in South Africa

Millions of sharks are caught each year for their dorsal fins, which are prized for...

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