More than 70 percent of species that end up in the global shark fin trade are at risk of extinction—and sharks living closer to our coastlines might be of greatest conservation concern, according to new research.
Plants & Animals
Jul 19, 2022
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An international team of scientists, led by the Institute for Ocean Conservation Science at Stony Brook University, has used DNA to determine that groups of dusky sharks (Carcharhinus obscurus) and copper sharks (Carcharhinus ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 27, 2011
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New research shows that conservation efforts in the Atlantic Ocean may be working for one of the most popular—and endangered—species that ends up in the global shark fin trade.
Ecology
Dec 9, 2020
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Illegally poached abalone from South Africa is pouring into Hong Kong where the gastronomic gastropods are a traditional and expensive banquet favourite, a new study warned Friday.
Ecology
Feb 8, 2018
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A US-based environmental group on Wednesday expressed concern over new photos that seem to show the killing of large numbers of "biologically vulnerable" sharks by fishermen in Taiwan.
Ecology
Oct 19, 2011
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A conservation victory restricting global trade in more shark species will take a fresh bite at Hong Kong's market in fins, which has already been hit hard by persistent attacks from anti-fin campaigners.
Ecology
Mar 17, 2013
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From guitars to traditional medicines and from tusk to tail, mankind's exploitation of the planet's fauna and flora is putting some of them at risk of extinction. Representatives of some 180 nations are meeting in Geneva ...
Ecology
Aug 17, 2019
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Delegates at a global summit on trade in endangered species on Friday approved a plan to protect 54 more shark species, a move that could drastically reduce the lucrative and cruel shark fin trade.
Plants & Animals
Nov 25, 2022
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Delegates at a global summit on trade in endangered species have postponed until Friday a vote on whether to approve a proposal to protect sharks, a move that could drastically reduce the lucrative and often cruel shark fin ...
Ecology
Nov 24, 2022
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An international agreement to protect sharks could spell trouble for one tsunami-wrecked port in Japan as it struggles back to its feet two years after being swept away, locals say.
Ecology
Mar 13, 2013
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