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Protecting Colombia’s shark paradise: Q&A with Sandra Bessudo

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Mongabay (India)

Publication Date
2021-08-09

500 kilometers (310 miles) off the Pacific coast of Colombia lies Malpelo Island, a barren rock that marks the center of the Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary World Heritage Site. While Malpelo is virtually devoid of vegetation larger than a shrub, it is considered a biological treasure for its rich population of seabirds and marine megafauna, especially sharks.

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https://news.mongabay.com/2021/08/protecting-colombias-shark-paradise-qa-with-sandra-bessudo/