October 8th, 2017

Belize: Sharks and Rays management and conservation initiatives

Belize: Sharks and Rays management and conservation initiatives

Press Release Belize Fisheries Department 25. September 2017 — – — — – – – — — – — – – The Belize Fisheries Department in partnership with the Florida International University, the Belize High Seas Fisheries Unit and with the support of the Central American Fisheries and Aquaculture Organization (OSPESCA) is pleased to announce

Population biology of the little gulper shark in Lebanese waters

Population biology of the little gulper shark in Lebanese waters

Published on 04. October 2017 Population biology of the little gulper shark Centrophorus uyato in Lebanese waters M. Lteif, R. Mouawad, G. Khalaf, P. Lenfant, B. Seret, M. Verdoit-Jarraya ABSTRACT: A total of 38 individuals of the heavily exploited little gulper shark Centrophorus uyato were collected from Lebanese coastal waters using bottom longlines and trammel

CITES controls over newly-listed shark species enter into force

CITES controls over newly-listed shark species enter into force

Press Release CITES 04. October 2017 — — — — — – — — – – Trade in fins, meat and other products from silky and thresher sharks subject to strict regulation starting today 4 October Geneva, 4 October 2017 – The wait is over. As of today, international trade in silky and thresher sharks will