Oceanogràfic de València launches shark reproduction clinic

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Marine biologists in Spain have launched an assisted reproduction clinic to prevent the extinction of Mediterranean sharks. The facility is located in the basement of the Oceanogràfic de València.

Scientists report that shark populations in the region have been halved in recent decades due to the combined pressures of overfishing, climate change, and water pollution. The project aims to overcome natural reproductive challenges by developing new techniques, including sperm extraction, quality analysis, cryopreservation, and the study of female fertility windows.

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Mediterranean Sea · Oceanogràfic de València · Valencia

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[● 3 SOURCES] Researchers are working to develop techniques for sperm extraction and quality study. www.eldia.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es
[● 3 SOURCES] Mediterranean shark populations have been reduced by half in just a few decades. www.eldia.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es
[● 3 SOURCES] Overfishing, climate change, and water pollution are threatening Mediterranean shark survival. www.eldia.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es
[● 3 SOURCES] An assisted reproduction clinic for sharks has been established in the basement of the Oceanogràfic de València. www.eldia.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es
[● 3 SOURCES] The clinic is exploring cryopreservation techniques and female fertility windows. www.eldia.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es