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Home: Rivers such as the Nuwejaars in the Western Cape, part of the Heuningnes River system, where the newly named redfin species is found, need to be conserved to protect them.
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From unknown to icon: The Agulhas redfin’s ancient journey in South Africa’s rivers

The fish has been formally named, underscoring the urgent need for the conservation of freshwater systems and the species that call them home

Sheree Bega

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Disappearing: The mega-stars of the shark world such as the great white get attention, which means that others — like the ghost shark (above) — are forgotten in conservation efforts. Photo: NOAA/OER

Searching for South Africa’s ‘lost sharks’ to save them from extinction

Many may be vanishing before our eyes without anyone paying significant attention

Sheree Bega