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Spearfishing Research Articles

This study examines the ecological effects of spearfishing within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, revealing significant reductions in the density and size of target fish species due to spearfishing activities.

This study demonstrates how spearfishing pressure alters the flight initiation distance of coral reef fishes, increasing their wariness and affecting ecological behaviours.

Research led by James Cook University indicates that prohibiting spearfishing in certain zones of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park has led to a significant increase in coral trout populations.

This study identifies regions in the Great Barrier Reef, such as the Eastern Torres Strait and Whitsunday Islands, that are naturally resistant to climate change impacts due to factors like tidal-driven upwelling, providing critical insights for conservation.

This study investigates the impact of spearfishing on large predatory fish populations in the Coral Sea, highlighting the vulnerability of remote reef systems to overexploitation.

This research explores the behaviours of recreational spearfishers in Brazil and their direct impacts on coral ecosystems, suggesting the need for management strategies to mitigate environmental damage.

The ASA believes there are substantial issues with this study and that the research does not provide sufficient evidence for the conclusions made. Our draft response can be found at the link above.

This doctoral thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of recreational spearfishing, examining its historical development, ecological impacts, and sociological aspects within marine environments.

Investigating the effects of night spearfishing on large coral reef fish species, this research highlights varying levels of vulnerability among species and underscores the need for species-specific management.

This article provides a comprehensive review of marine recreational spearfishing, discussing its global prevalence, ecological impacts, and management considerations.

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