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Sawfish Conservation Society

The Sawfish Conservation Society (SCS) was established as a not-for-profit in 2018 to connect the world to advance global sawfish education, research, and conservation. The SCS was founded on the belief of ‘conservation through collaboration’ and is an international team of sawfish researchers, policymakers, aquarists, fishers, and sawfish enthusiasts that work together to protect sawfishes.

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The SCS practices a multifaceted approach to sawfish conservation by providing outreach materials and hosting events to support sawfish education, providing sawfish researchers with the tools and platforms needed to pursue their studies and promote collaboration, and assisting with the enforcement of protective legislation.

The Sawfish Conservation Society (SCS) is here to inform and educate people about the threatened sawfish species found across the globe.

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An Ocean Of Gratitude – Mark J. Spalding

When I stand next to the ocean, her magic once again influences me. I feel the deep mystical pull of my spirit toward the water’s edge, which has always been …

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Introduction The vast blue highways of our global ocean carry nearly 90% of global trade, with massive vessels traversing international waters day and night. While these maritime thoroughfares are essential …

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Ticking Time Bombs Beneath the Waves: Racing to Prevent Catastrophic Pollution from WWII Shipwrecks

Maritime meetings in Malta have a unique historical context—the island’s recorded maritime history stretches back more than 7 thousand years. Some say that the design of traditional Maltese fishing boats, …

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