The Fish Department - Research

Conservation Of Fishes

A Grey Nurse Shark at a depth of 17 m, off Sydney, New South Wales, February 2001. Photo © E. Schlögl. View larger image. View fact sheet.

Research Fellow: Dr John Paxton

Previously significant time was spent on fish conservation, especially during 3+ years as Deputy Chair of the N.S.W. Fisheries Scientific Committee dealing with threatened aquatic species and habitats in this state. Although concern remains, with decreasing research time, efforts are now limited to shark conservation in New South Wales.

Publications From This Research

List of publications
Likelihood of Shark Attack in Sydney Harbour (pdf)

Relevant Websites

IUCN Species Survival Commission (http://www.IUCN.org/themes/ssc/). Many conservation topics, including the complete 1996 Red List of Threatened Animals.
Aquatic Network: Conservation and Education (http://www.aquanet.com/cons/aq_subj2.htm). Marine conservation topics.

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