Decoding Shark DNA

Sharks are a critical part of the ocean ecosystem - their presence is an important indicator of the health of the sea wherever they are. But shark populations worldwide are severely threatened due to over exploitation and unregulated fisheries. In the Red Sea, there is a lack of information on the abundance and diversity of sharks which is crucially needed in order to protect them. On the Red Sea Decade Expedition, KAUST scientist Sofia Frappi had a cutting edge new way to assess the abundance of sharks by using traces of their DNA left in the sediment of the seabed. This allows for extensive biodiversity surveys in order to implement effective measures and plans for protection of these endangered species.
📍Red Sea with ‪@ncw_center2597‬
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[@fabiopanarese5709]

Good on you, Sofia.

[@9serge26]

i hope this team puts out more videos. maybe once a week.

[@OceanX]

we have lots more videos coming out - stay tuned!

[@9serge26]

@@OceanX i enjoy every video you guys put out.

[@HemisphereCinema]

@@OceanXDid love for some more red sea content echosystem.

[@bbtbnwjdfotsyk4]

gotta kove seeing her excitement at 6:15, wish everyone could enjoy their job/studies as much

[@HemisphereCinema]

my dream job sadly iam too dumb for it 😅 I just love the seas and oceans so interesting.

[@vladdevener5586]

Dude I am totally like that 2 love the oceans love the waters the sheer beauty of it all.

[@HemisphereCinema]

@@vladdevener5586 Same was in egpt in 2013 for a trip swam in the red sea wish i could see more of its tropical side.

[@sim_ulation_one]

Sofia you are a rockstar!!!!

[@user-lf3gb4tz1s]

Wow

[@polarisaj]

sofia, you are out here living my dream :) im so happy to see more women in the field and i can't wait to be there some day

[@writerintherye]

you guys are so hype

[@anthonyf2919]

😑 'promo sm'