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Lemon Sharks Protected in Florida!

Posted on February 19, 2010 By David Shiffman
Conservation, Science

From OceanicDefense.org

Several months ago, I asked for your help to get 10,000 signatures on a petition to protect lemon sharks in Florida coastal waters. Thanks to your signatures and the hard work of dedicated activists in Florida, we have succeeded! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has agreed to protect lemon sharks!

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