Baby Maugean skate delivers hope for endangered species.

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  • Source:
    Australian Geographic. Nov/Dec2024, Issue 183, p15-15. 5/9p. 1 Color Photograph.
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    • Subject Terms:
      ENDEMIC species; ENDANGERED species; RESEARCH personnel; CAPTIVITY; HOPE
    • Abstract:
      The University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies has successfully hatched the first Maugean skate in captivity, a species endemic to Tasmania. The population of Maugean skates has significantly declined in recent years, with only one remaining habitat in Macquarie Harbour. Researchers are hopeful that the captive-breeding program will help increase the numbers of this endangered species and ultimately support the wild population. [Extracted from the article]
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