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Shark Fishing in Ecuador
Published on 8 Jul, 2011 at 11:21 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management, Front Page, Shark Trade | Viewed times | No Comments
08 July 2011, GALAPAGOS BLOG. In 2007 President Rafael Correa overturned the law prohibiting the sale of shark fins and shark meat making it legal for fishermen who “accidently” catch sharks while conducting other fishing activity. As a result thousands of sharks are killed each year and sold to Hong Kong or other parts of Asia
Oceana Applauds Chile for Banning Shark Finning
Published on 7 Jul, 2011 at 9:54 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management, Front Page, Shark Trade | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release Dustin Cranor ( OCEANA Senior Manager, Campaign Communications ). 06 July 2011 Today, the Chilean National Congress passed legislation that completely bans shark finning. The bill, promoted by Oceana, requires every shark that fishermen catch to be landed with their fins naturally attached. The President of Chile is expected to sign the legislation
Fiji reviews fisheries law to protect the ‘King of the Seas’
Published on 6 Jul, 2011 at 4:31 in Conservation & Fishery, Shark Trade | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release by the Fiji Government 06 July 2011 First it was turtles and now the Fijian Government is out to protect sharks. A new landmark policy to counteract the alarming decline of sharks in Fiji is being drafted by Government. Deaprtment of Fisheries and Forests permanent secretary Commander Viliame Naupoto confirmed that a review
Hawaii Shark Fin Product Ban Takes Effect July 1
Published on 29 Jun, 2011 at 11:54 in Conservation & Fishery, Shark Trade | Viewed times | No Comments
28 June 2011 Press Release by The Humane Society. Restaurants and retailers reminded of prohibition on sale of shark fin soup and other fin products HONOLULU – The Humane Society of the United States, Shark Allies and marine protection advocates are reminding restaurants and retailers across Hawaii that beginning July 1, it is illegal for
Responsibly Sourced Pacific Common Thresher Shark Now Available
Published on 29 Jun, 2011 at 10:37 in Conservation & Fishery, Shark Trade | Viewed times | No Comments
22 June 2011, Santa Monica Seafood. When shark fishing makes the news these days, it’s generally negative. Shark finning, especially in California, has a lot of people up in arms lately, and rightly so. It’s a deplorable practice that has a negative impact on shark populations world wide. We want to make it clear that
Sabah Ban on shark fins next year
Published on 26 Jun, 2011 at 3:42 in Conservation & Fishery, Shark Trade | Viewed times | No Comments
26 June 2011, my Sarawak – News coverage around Sarawak. KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is looking to impose a total ban on shark fin dish, most likely by next year. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said his ministry was currently looking into a suitable buffer period to allow traders and food operators in
Pew Commends Chilean Chamber of Deputies on Vote to End Shark Finning
Published on 23 Jun, 2011 at 19:40 in Conservation & Fishery, Shark Trade | Viewed times | No Comments
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire Today, the Chilean Chamber of Deputies unanimously passed legislation that bans the practice of shark finning in Chilean waters. The Senate must approve the current version of this bill before it moves to President Sebastian Pinera for his signature. “The Chamber of Deputies’ strong support for the shark finning ban