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What are some ways to conserve great white shark populations along the California coast?. By: Sandi Powell Major: Marine Science At CSUMB 11/19/2013. Background. Apex Predators Traced back 16 million years Live in waters 12 to 24 degrees Celsius
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What are some ways to conserve great white shark populations along the California coast? By: Sandi Powell Major: Marine Science At CSUMB 11/19/2013
Background • Apex Predators • Traced back 16 million years • Live in waters 12 to 24 degrees Celsius • CA protects great whites on March 1st 2013
General Approaches • State Regulations • Raise Awareness • Education
Stakeholder: Environmentalists • Value strong marine ecosystems • Want to conserve species of the enviroment
Stakeholder: Educators • Value core education principles • Value time to teach important concepts
Recommendation • Encourage education programs through aquariums and private businesses • Limitations in finding documents to support assumptions