Using DNA barcoding technology, University of Guelph
researchers discover a majority of the shark fins and manta gills sold around
the world are from endangered species.
Date: August 25, 2017
Source: University of Guelph
Summary:
A majority of shark fins and manta ray gills sold around the
globe for traditional medicines come from endangered species, a study has
revealed. Using cutting-edge DNA barcoding technology, researchers found 71 per
cent of dried fins and gills collected from markets in Canada, China and Sri
Lanka came from species listed as at-risk and therefore banned from
international trade.
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