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and to eventually restore aquatic communities. Arend, K. K. et al. Seasonal and interannual effects of hypoxia on fish habitat quality in central Lake Erie. Freshwater Biology 56, 366-383 (2011).

Trawling tends to tear up the seafloor, causing damage to the entire habitat, not just turtles,” he says. Kumar says protecting critical turtle habitats can also benefit local fishermen.