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Wolf fish Conservation (Species Importance (feed on sea urchins (sea…
Wolf fish Conservation
Species Importance
feed on sea urchins
sea urchins feed on sea weed (mainly kelp)
Kelp are found in kelp beds
kelp beds are most productive ecosystems in the world
without kelp beds several species would be at risk
have anti freeze proteins in their blood
proteins have medical potential
can be used in organ transplants
Benefits of Conservation
Saves kelp beds
saves homes of several different species
can save several other wolf fish
wolf fish lay tens of thousands of eggs at a time
Threats to population
primarily accidental catches
Other possible threats
pollution
overfishing
bottom trolling
climate change
ocean dumping
off shore oil/gas exploration
Climate Change Impact
Caused by human impact, not population numbers
Necessary Steps
stabilize the population
Empower women/girls
provide sexual education
provide family planning education
Middle class is significantly increasing