Sharks Help Counteract Global Warming

Sharks Help Counteract Global Warming

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Sharks Help Counteract Global Warming

Did you know that sharks help to remove carbon from the atmosphere!?

Not only this but they are also considered swimming carbon stores, with their bodies consisting of 10-15% carbon. When sharks are caught during fishing practices, this carbon is released into the atmosphere. When they die naturally, they will sink to the bottom of the ocean where the carbon is sequestered and not released into the air. 

Sharks Help Counteract Global Warming

Cape Shark Adventures

Cape Shark Adventures is a tour operator, in Kleinbaai, Gansbaai. Whether you view sharks from the boat or cage, Cape Shark Adventures offers a fresh perspective on shark cage diving tours. Backed by a knowledgeable team with years of hands-on experience in the shark industry, Cape Shark Adventures ...

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