High levels of human recreational activities, such as diving, and extensive coastal development correlate directly with a reduced presence of reef #sharks on Caribbean coral reefs, even in areas maintaining good ecological health.
#Ecology #MarineBiology #Conservation #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/04/eco04062601.html
More diving activity, fewer reef sharks on Caribbean reefs

Reef sharks are observed less frequently on Caribbean reefs with high levels of diving activity