Conservation works!
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The passage of a law prohibiting the possession, landing, purchase and sale of the Jewfish in Florida has helped the proliferation of the almost-extinct species which attracted recreational divers to Florida waters. Jewfishes were popular trophies for spearfishing because of their gigantic size.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1997
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Saving Costa Rica
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Costa Rica Pres. Jose Maria Figueres is one of the world's leaders who has exhibited a profound concern for the marine environment. He has developed a plan to be launched by the Coastal Marine Commission to ensure the protection and preservation of Costa Rica's oceanic resources.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1995
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Why sharks ... don't bite divers
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Tall tales about sharks have made people afraid of these creatures. Contrary to belief, not all sharks bite and those that can bite feed on fishes and not on divers. Reports of shark attacks are often a result of accidents rather than the deliberate pursuit of divers.
Publication Name: Skin Diver
Subject: Sport, sporting goods and toys industry
ISSN: 0037-6345
Year: 1996
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