species
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Nick Dulvy, a professor and marine conservationist at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, called it a “disaster” and said that biologically, the sharks are “the most sensitive species in the ocean to overfishing.”
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
At least half of the species landed by the assessed fishmeal vessels are classified by scientific studies as “overexploited” or worse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Ian Rickards, area manager for Kent Wildlife Trust, said it would take decades for ancient woodland species to return.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
“We will be the first species ever to design our own descendants.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The pair of fish that Carole brought from Boston are now swimming happily among the others, and Farmer names the species for me.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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Tyrannosaurus Lex(icon)
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"The Origin of Species by Natural Selection" by Charles Darwin: Essential Words
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Word Generation Science - Life Science
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