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Biodiversity & Conservation Florida
Florida shark-feeding bill exposes conservation data gaps
What happened
Inside Climate News reported that a federal proposal would extend shark-feeding restrictions into federal waters off Florida, while dive operators, fishers, scientists, and regulators disagree over safety, tourism, depredation, and what evidence should guide predator management.
Why it matters
The ACC value is the governance lesson: changing seas require rules that protect people and wildlife, but those rules are stronger when they separate public claims from measured risk and include clear ecological data.
What to watch
- Further verified reporting or data from Inside Climate News and other primary sources.
- How this develops in Florida, especially around Sharks, Marine Conservation, Florida.
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