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Observations on the biological traits of the rare shark Oxynotus centrina in the Hellenic Seas
Published on 27. July 2016 Observations on the biological traits of the rare shark Oxynotus centrina (Chondrichthyes: Oxynotidae) in the Hellenic Seas V. Kousteni and P. Megalofonou ABSTRACT: New records of the rare angular rough shark Oxynotus centrina from the Hellenic Seas are presented. Its occurrence is reported for the first time in the Corinthian
ASMFC Coastal Sharks Board Approves Addendum IV to the FMP
Published on 7 Aug, 2016 at 3:08 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management | Viewed times | No Comments
News Release Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission 04. August 2016 — — — — — — — — Alexandria, VA – The Coastal Sharks Management Board approved Addendum IV to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Coastal Sharks. The Addendum amends the FMP to allow smooth dogfish carcasses to be landed with corresponding
ESA Listing Not Warranted for Porbeagle Sharks
Published on 7 Aug, 2016 at 2:47 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management, Front Page | Viewed times | No Comments
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Docket No. 150122069-6596-02 RIN 0648-XD74 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of 12-Month Finding on Petitions To List Porbeagle Shark as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 08/01/2016 ACTION: Notice; 12 Month Finding And Availability Of
The Effect of Background Music in Shark Documentaries on Viewers’ Perceptions of Sharks
Published on 03. August 2016 The Effect of Background Music in Shark Documentaries on Viewers’ Perceptions of Sharks Andrew P. Nosal, Elizabeth A. Keenan, Philip A. Hastings, Ayelet Gneezy ABSTRACT : Despite the ongoing need for shark conservation and management, prevailing negative sentiments marginalize these animals and legitimize permissive exploitation. These negative attitudes arise from
UASC prohibits shipment of shark fin
Published on 5 Aug, 2016 at 0:51 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
News Release United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) 03. August 2016 — — — — — — — — — — As part of a commitment made to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) earlier this year, UASC has prohibited the carriage of shark fin and shark fin related products. WWF estimates that overfishing of sharks has