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Protect Biscayne Bay: Critical Habitat for Hammerhead Sharks

6/17/2025

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Biscayne Bay plays a crucial role in the survival of the critically endangered great hammerhead sharks, serving as their nursery and seasonal retreat, reveals an eight-year study by the University of Miami. However, urban development and pollution jeopardize this essential habitat, sparking urgent calls to limit fishing and protect these majestic creatures.

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Biscayne Bay plays a crucial role in the survival of the critically endangered great hammerhead sharks, serving as their nursery and seasonal retreat, reveals an eight-year study by the University of Miami. However, urban development and pollution jeopardize this essential habitat, sparking urgent calls to limit fishing and protect these majestic creatures.