Humans like to categorize and label things. We like to list attributes and anything sharing those attributes go into that category or gets that label. Scientists and policymakers are particularly fond of doing this in an orderly fashion to help with decision making and to be fair, it is extremely helpful when studying and managing…
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ASC’s Year in Review: 2020
2020 was one for the books. We got off to such a busy start, tagging sharks, giving in-person presentations, planning travel to attend conferences, and then boom! Like everyone else, we were blindsided by a global pandemic that interrupted our outreach and research efforts and all but halted our fundraising plans. We pivoted where we…
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ASC statement on the recent events in Florida
We have been overwhelmed with requests for information on the recent conflict in Jupiter, Florida between commercial fishers and some individuals on a dive boat who cut and removed the fishing gear from the water. We would like to take this opportunity to clarify our mission at ASC and provide information to passionate conservationists. Firstly,…
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