SEMPORNA, July 25 — Malaysia’s marine biologists say human factors can be ruled out as the cause of the mysterious skin disease plaguing sharks near popular dive spots in Sipadan Island near here, but further investigation is needed to find definitive answers to help the sharks.
Davies Austin Spiji, a senior marine biologist with non-profit conservation group Reef Guardian, said a Universiti Malaysia Sabah -led investigating team had conducted the first field work from April to early May. “Human factors can be ruled out, but warming ocean could be one of the factors as the investigating team found the sea surface temperature at Sipadan had risen to 29.5 degrees Celsius in May, a degree higher than in 1985, but still more research is needed to find the answer.
Named for the distinctive white tips on their fins, Whitetip Reef Sharks are typically found resting in schools around reefs in the day and are a popular attraction for divers.
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