Kent's shark secrets discovered in new project
The project involves sharks in Kent's waters being tagged so that scientists can gain vital data.
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"Sharks are incredible. They've been around for 400 million years, so they're older than trees, and as top or mid-level predators they regulate the entire marine eco system."
— Max Renton , Executive
"We are aiming for UNESCO Global Geopark status for the whole area, and hopefully we'll have an announcement sometime next year about it."
— Greg Taylor , Executive
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The project involves sharks in Kent's waters being tagged so that scientists can gain vital data.
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