Oceana, the largest international advocacy group working solely to protect the world’s oceans, called on the United States government today to ban the import of shark products, including fins, cartilage and meat, from countries with insufficient shark protections. Specifically, the group is urging the U.S. to use its power under the Shark Conservation Act of … Read more
Oceana and Discovery Channel are once again joining forces to help save sharks. The groups are planning Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and online efforts to raise awareness about plummeting shark populations around the 24th annual Shark Week, premiering on Discovery July 31st. Discovery Channel will air a PSA nightly during Shark Week that encourages viewers … Read more
The Chilean National Congress unanimously passed a nationwide ban on shark finning. Oceana drafted the bill and campaigned for its passage.This groundbreaking decision came on the heels of a very similar ban passed by the United States Congress lin December 2010, and puts both countries at the forefront of shark conservation.
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 within thirty days. “With the passage of this law, Chile becomes a leader in … Read more
Today the Oregon State Senate voted 30-0 to ban the sale, trade, and possession ofshark fins within the state. The bill (HB 2838) previously passed the State House ofRepresentatives by a unanimous vote. The bill’s passage moves the U.S. West Coast closer to afull ban on the trade of shark fins, thereby helping to protect … Read more
Olympia, WA – Today, Washington Governor Christine Gregoire signed a bill to further protect sharks and ocean ecosystems. The legislation, SB 5688, which previously passed the Washington Senate by a unanimous vote, will protect shark populations by banning the trade of shark fins in Washington. Oceana commends Senators Ranker, Swecker, Rockefeller, Litzow, Shin, and Kline … Read more
Washington, DC – Today Oceana announced its second “Scared for Sharks” public service announcement (PSA) starring actress January Jones. The campaign co-stars the world’s biggest fish – the whale shark – and Jones swimming together in Belize’s Gladden Spit Marine Reserve. Jones, who is best known for her roles in AMC’s critically acclaimed series “Mad … Read more
WASHINGTON PASSES LEGISLATION PROTECTING SHARKS Oceana Commends Action to Prevent Trade of Shark Fins Olympia, WA- Protection of sharks and ocean ecosystems is the focus of legislation that passed the Washington House of Representatives by an overwhelming 95-1 vote last night. The legislation, SB 5688, which previously passed the Washington Senate by a unanimous … Read more
Protection of sharks and ocean ecosystems is the focus of new legislation being introduced by Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Mountain View) today. Assemblymember Fong held a press event this morning at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park to discuss how his bill AB 376 seeks to protect sharks by banning the … Read more
The United States House of Representatives approved the Senate version of the Shark Conservation Act today, clearing the final hurdle to ending shark finning in U.S. waters. Below is a statement in response to today’s decision from Oceana’s federal policy director Beth Lowell. “The Shark Conservation Act has finally passed the finish line. Oceana applauds … Read more
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