Shark among 81 species found along Sussex coastline by researchers

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The researchers said that while these species are not unique to UK waters, some of them “are quite rare and of high conservation concern”.

Scientists from the University of Sussex have identified 81 different marine species along the Sussex coastline, including the tope shark and the European eel, which are both critically endangered.

Alice Clark, a PhD candidate at the university, said: “Coastal ecosystems suffer from a range of stressors including overfishing, habitat degradation, pollution and climate change, all of which can lead to population decline and a loss of diversity in species. Since the ban was imposed, the team has been conducting in-depth research to monitor underwater habitats and identify the species that live along the Sussex Bay.

The researchers say their work provides a monitoring baseline of marine life diversity in Sussex, and could also help impact future conservation efforts around the globe.

 

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