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NZ Shark cage-diving operators to be regulated due to public concern
Published on 28 Feb, 2014 at 4:58 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
Media Release Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister of Conservation 28. February 2014 —————– Permits to be required for shark cage tourism Tourism businesses viewing great white sharks will be required to have a permit in the same way as for whale, dolphin and seal watching, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today following meetings with
‘The world’s biggest slaughterhouse’ for whale sharks found in China
Published on 27 Jan, 2014 at 11:10 in General News | Viewed times | 3 Comments
Press Release WildLifeRisk 24. January 2014 ———————- Biggest ever whale shark slaughterhouse uncovered in southeastern China HONG KONG, 24 January 2014 – The world’s largest slaughtering facility for whale sharks — an internationally-protected endangered species — has been discovered, near Wenzhou, in China’s southeastern Zhejiang Province. The factory, which operates openly, is reportedly slaughtering over
Rodney Fox becomes SA marine parks ambassador
Published on 15 Jan, 2014 at 20:03 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release Minister Ian Hunter Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister for Water and the River Murray Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation 16. January 2014 —————— One of the world’s most famous shark attack survivors and marine advocates Rodney Fox will become an honorary ambassador for South Australia’s marine park network. Sustainability, Environment
Great White caught first time in more than 25 years
A GREAT White shark was caught in local waters for the first time in more than 25 years last week. Local fisherman Robbie Giles hauled in the unusual catch about 15 miles off Robe’s coastline. The 14-foot female was inadvertently caught in the fishing nets of Mr Giles’s gillnet boat The Challenger. Mr Giles said
MoE and Maersk Oil Celebrate Successful Conclusion of Qatar Whale Shark season
Published on 14 Jan, 2014 at 14:23 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
Published by the Qatar News Agency ( QNA ), on 14. January 2014 Doha, January 14 (QNA) – The Ministry of Environment joined with Maersk Oil Qatar, the Emiri Air Force and the Qatari Coast Guard to celebrate and recognize the collaborative efforts made by all parties during the 2013 Qatar Whale Shark Research Project
Majority of China’s High-End Restaurants Keep Cruel Shark Fin on Menu, Survey Finds
Published on 24 Dec, 2013 at 20:21 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release Humane Society International 19. December 2013 ——————— Restaurants must end practice as government and international regulations tighten BEIJING—Most high-end restaurants in China are continuing to serve shark fins to customers despite the Chinese government’s move to phase out from official functions dishes whose ingredients include parts from threatened shark species, a new survey
Whale shark is WA’s new marine animal
Published on 13 Dec, 2013 at 5:44 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
Ministerial Media Statement Hon Colin Barnett MEc MLA Hon Albert Jacob BEnvDes 10. December 2013 ————————- Western Australia to adopt new marine animal emblem The majestic whale shark will become Western Australia’s new marine animal emblem. Premier Colin Barnett today announced the selection of the whale shark, Rhincodon typus, at Forest Crescent Primary School, which
California Man Sentenced For Illegal Shark Sales
Published on 14 Nov, 2013 at 11:31 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release US Attorney’s Office Northern District of California 13. November 2013 ————————- Milpitas Man Sentenced To Five Months Custody, Ordered To Pay A $10,000 Fine, And Restitution For Illegal Shark Sales SAN FRANCISCO – Dean Tuan Trinh was sentenced yesterday to 5 months home detention, and ordered to pay a $10,000 fine to the
Hong Kong Aquarium reveals cause of death for hammerhead sharks
Subsequent to the loss of six female hammerhead sharks on 3 November 2013, Ocean Park announces today the completion of the investigation and reveals the cause leading to the death of the animals.
Six hammerhead sharks die at Hong Kong Aquarium
Press Release Ocean Park Hong Kong 03. November 2013 —————— Ocean Park Announces Loss of Six Hammerhead Sharks Ocean Park is saddened to announce the loss of six hammerhead sharks today. The six sharks, all females and weighing 45 – 60 kg, were found swimming abnormally starting this morning. They were moved to the back-of-house
San Diego: Four Elasmobranch Species mentioned in New Fish Consumption Advisories
Published on 28 Oct, 2013 at 13:27 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) Sam Delson 22. October 2013 ———————– New State Fish Consumption Advisories For San Diego Bay and Mission Bay: Mercury and PCBs are the chemicals of potential concern SACRAMENTO – Anglers should avoid eating shiner perch and topsmelt from San Diego Bay but can safely eat two
Qld reef named after shark man Ron Taylor
Published on 28 Oct, 2013 at 11:56 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
Media Release Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) 25. October 2013 ———————- Reef named in honour of Shark Man – Ron Taylor Ron Taylor, who captured marine life through the lens of a camera and shared his passion with the world, will be immortalised with a reef named in his honour. Great Barrier Reef
Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Awards South Carolina Aquarium with Grant
Published on 8 Oct, 2013 at 17:43 in General News | Viewed times | 1 Comment
Press Release South Carolina Aquarium 01. October 2013 ———————– Monies Help Fund New Aquarium Experience, Shark Shallows CHARLESTON, S.C. — October 1, 2013— Marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey will visit the South Carolina Aquarium on October 5, 2013. In addition to touring the facility, he will present the Aquarium with a $75,000 grant
European Food Safety Alerts for Shark Products
Published on 30 Sep, 2013 at 3:30 in Front Page, General News, Shark News | Viewed times | 2 Comments
Helmut Nickel, Shark Year Magazine, 30. September 2013 EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed Notifications concerning shark products from 23. February 2012 to 11. September 2013 Thirty-four food safety notifications regarding shark products have been issued by member countries of the European Union since February 2012. Earlier notifications can be viewed in our
MSC Statement on WWF Canada’s ‘We don’t farm like this’ animation
Published on 27 Sep, 2013 at 4:21 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
News Release Marine Stewardship Council 18. September 2013 ———————– The MSC understands the concerns about the animation recently released by WWF Canada and appreciates their swift action at the request of MSC to remove it from their media channels. The MSC did not participate in the creation of the animation, nor does it endorse it.