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Feeding ecology and trophic position of a Mediterranean endemic ray
Published online on 15. January 2013 Feeding ecology and trophic position of a Mediterranean endemic ray: consistency between sexes, maturity stages and seasons Joan Navarro, Marta Coll, Marc Preminger, Isabel Palomera ABSTRACT: The study of trophic ecology of marine predators is crucial to better understand the ecological factors that condition their role within marine ecosystems.
UN Advisory Panel Recommendations on Shark Proposals at CITES CoP16
Published on 18 Jan, 2013 at 15:30 in Conservation & Fishery, Front Page, Shark News, Shark Trade | Viewed times | 5 Comments
Last year, we already reported about the submitted six proposals to list ten species of elasmobranch fish ( five shark- and five ray-species ) in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). See Here
Illegal shark fishing in the Galapagos Marine Reserve
Illegal shark fishing in the Galapagos Marine Reserve Lindsey A. Carr, Adrian C. Stier, Katharina Fietz, Ignacio Montero, Austin J. Gallagher, John F. Bruno ABSTRACT: Illegal shark fishing is thought to occur globally, including within so-called “shark sanctuaries”, marine reserves and even inside UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the Galápagos Islands. Presumably, this is
The role of law in shark-based eco-tourism
The role of law in shark-based eco-tourism: Lessons from Australia Erika J. Techeraa and Natalie Klein ABSTRACT: Marine-based tourism offers opportunities for economic, educational and environmental benefits but is not without risks to people, animals and the environment. If the benefits of this sector are to be harnessed it will require an increasing focus upon
Man reportedly bit by shark at Kiholo Bay
Published on 17 Jan, 2013 at 5:09 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
By Chelsea Jensen, West Hawaii Today, January 16, 2013 A man believed to be in his 40s was bitten by a tiger shark Wednesday evening while surfing in waters at Kiholo Bay. Hawaii Fire Department Battalion Chief Steve Loyola said the man was bitten on his left forearm by a tiger shark around 6 p.m.
Whale shark photo shoot sparks eco-tourism debate in Philippines
Published on 15 Jan, 2013 at 10:11 in General News | Viewed times | 1 Comment
Salceda blasts ‘eco-terrorism’ vs whale sharks By Mar S. Arguelles, Inquirer Southern Luzon, January 15th, 2013 LEGAZPI CITY—Albay Gov. Joey Salceda on Friday harshly criticized a tourism campaign of a Cebu town centered on the whale shark, saying that what the town is promoting is “eco-terrorism.” The mayor of Oslob town, however, said the governor
NOAA to work with 10 nations to address IUU fishing
Published on 15 Jan, 2013 at 6:19 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) January 11, 2013 ————————- NOAA to work with 10 nations to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and stem the bycatch of protected species Six previously identified nations take corrective actions As part of its overall efforts to ensure that the U.S. fishing industry isn’t undermined by
Tagged Irish Blue Sharks Recaptured
Published on 14 Jan, 2013 at 20:27 in Research | Viewed times | No Comments
Courtmacsherry Sea Angling Centre Tagged Sharks Recaptured January 07, 2013 Its great to get news of the Tagging programme and dispatches from Shane O Reilly of the Inland Fisheries Ireland stated that 2 of the Blues that we tagged in 2009, one was recaptured on the 7th March 2012 in posn 1100 km West of
Western Australia rescinds kill order due to lack of new shark sightings
Published on 14 Jan, 2013 at 4:38 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | 1 Comment
Media Release Department of Fisheries, Western Australia Monday 14 January 2013 ——————— Imminent threat order near Dunsborough rescinded The Department of Fisheries’ Shark Response Unit patrol boat PV Hamelin is returning to Fremantle this morning (Monday), following a decision to rescind a specific “imminent threat” order, which had been put in place for South West
Sharks and Rays in the Irish Specimen Report 2012
Published on 13 Jan, 2013 at 14:17 in Sport fishing | Viewed times | No Comments
Helmut Nickel, Shark Year Magazine, 13. January 2013 The Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) ratifies specimen and record (rod-caught) fish in Ireland. The Committee was founded in 1955 and consists of representatives of the Irish Angling Federation, the Government Departments and official organisations interested in angling. Each year, the ISFC publishes a report with a
10 foot Great white shark caught in South African Shark Control Program
Published on 11 Jan, 2013 at 12:31 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | 7 Comments
Great white shark caught off Sunwich Port By SUGAN NAIDOO, looklocal, 11. January 2013 The 316kg animal had a satellite tag attached to its dorsal fin. A GREAT white shark was caught on a drum line at Sunwich Port, near Port Shepstone yesterday (Thursday). The animal was 3.1m in length and weighed in at