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First Anti Shark Nets Installed in Vietnam
We have already reported about the plans of Vietnamese authorities to launch a Beach Meshing Program to prevent further shark attacks (see here). Now a recently published news-article has confirmed the installation of three shark nets, on a trial basis, off selected beaches in Quy Nhơn.
NGOs Join New York City Council Member to Protect Sharks and Oceans
Published on 18 May, 2012 at 5:10 in Conservation & Fishery, Shark Trade | Viewed times | No Comments
Shark Advocates Join New York City Council Member Margaret Chin to Rally for State Legislation to Protect Sharks and Oceans Council resolution calls for end to cruel and unsustainable shark fin trade. May 17, 2012 Oceana, WildAid, NRDC, Defenders of Wildlife, Shark Savers, Born Free USA, COARE, Shark Research Institute A coalition of animal welfare, environmental
Unreported Basking Shark Discard Leads to Investigation
Published on 18 May, 2012 at 3:57 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management | Viewed times | No Comments
Alleged fish dumpers under investigation By Michael Morrah, 3 News, 17. May 2012 A 3 News investigation into fish dumping has led to charges being brought against the captain and factory manager of a foreign-owned trawler. Both have been charged with fish dumping and misreporting of a catch – and it’s not just wasteful