May 30th, 2022

Shark detection and classification with machine learning

Shark detection and classification with machine learning

Shark detection and classification with machine learning J. Jenrette, Z. Y.-C. Liu, P. Chimote, T. Hastie, E. Fox, F. Ferrettia ABSTRACT: Suitable shark conservation depends on well-informed population assessments. Direct methods such as scientific surveys and fisheries monitoring are adequate for defining population statuses, but species-specific indices of abundance and distribution coming from these sources

Europêche rejects Panama’s proposal to include blue shark in CITES Appendix II

Europêche rejects Panama’s proposal to include blue shark in CITES Appendix II

Press Release Europêche Brussels, 26 May 2022 — — — — — — • Blue sharks are sustainably managed by international fisheries management bodies (RFMOs) and protected thanks to strong fins-attached policies and catch documentation schemes.• Blue sharks harvested by Europeans are in healthy conditions across the oceans and are not subject to illegal trade.

CITES Proposal submitted to protect all sharks in the family Carcharhinidae

CITES Proposal submitted to protect all sharks in the family Carcharhinidae

NOTIFICATION TO THE PARTIES No. 2022/043 Geneva, 30 May 2022 CONCERNING:Proposals to amend Appendices I and IIConsultation with range States 1. This Notification is being published at the request of Panama 2. Panama has submitted a proposal, for consideration of the 19th meeting of the Conference of the Parties, to the Secretariat to include the