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In what could arguably called a "no kidding" moment, researchers in Australia have found that placing a ban on fishing off the Great Barrier Reef. What is most interesting though, is the speed within which some species bounced back. The coral trout population increased by 68% in only two years, showing the dramatic affect (both negative and positive) that humans have on wildlife populations. Now if we could only all become vegetarians, there's be that many more animals to adore! To read the entire article from National Geographic, click here.

06/26/08 by visitEarth
Tags: Australia, fishing, ban, fishing ban, trout, coral trout, Great Barrier Reef