Two fish. Two divergent fates. And the power of regulations.

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For decades, the largest predatory fish in the oceans have been pursued to the brink of extinction by a still more lethal predator—humans.

Now, the diverging fates of different fish offers a lesson in what can help reverse the damage. The upshot: Regulations, even on the vast reaches of the open ocean, make a difference.