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These nations will propose eight shark species for CITES trade regulation that will ensure their survival
October, 2009
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Oceana applauds the Spanish government’s decision to provide strict protection to these vulnerable species
October, 2009
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European countries rejected to support Monaco’s proposal to list bluefin tuna in CITES Appendix I, thus banning its international trade
September, 2009
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EU scientists will discuss a proposal to list the porbeagle and spurdog sharks on CITES Appendix II, a move which would ensure the future of these species
September, 2009
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Around 52% of pelagic shark species, such as hammerheads and threshers, caught in high-seas fisheries are threatened with extinction
August, 2009
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Around 52% of pelagic shark species, such as hammerheads and threshers, caught in high-seas fisheries are threatened with extinction
July, 2009
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Less than 15% of tuna and shark species are subject to management measures by any Regional Fisheries Management Organisation, whereas the rest are caught without control
June, 2009
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EU Fisheries Ministers emphasised the need for immediate action to protect sharks and prioritised strengthening the shark finning regulation
April, 2009
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The SOFIA report presented today by the FAO confirms continued worldwide expansion of prey fisheries and states that 80% of the marine stocks are fully exploited, overexploited or depleted
March, 2009
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Oceana urges fisheries ministers to strengthen the Shark Action Plan and push for strict legislation
February, 2009
