03 May 2016
Support the Shark Trust No limits Crowdfunder project This project is setting out to put limits on the catch of sharks in European waters. The European Commission today (15/4/16) adopted a report on the implementation of the EU’s shark finning Regulation. Based on information provided by EU Member States, the report concludes that no systematic […]
21 Mar 2016
Two items – the Shark Trust Campaign & the Outcomes of the Convention on Migratory Species meeting Shark Trust – No Limits Campaign – Leading shark charity calls for Europe to embed a ‘culture of sustainability’ in shark fisheries On Good Friday, millions of Britons will witness the extraordinary sight of scores of sharks feeding […]
07 Dec 2015
High tech solutions to shark threats to bathers that meet recreation and conservation objectives NSW Government Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has announced a $16 Million, 5-year plan trialling high-tech solutions to combat increased shark attacks. These trial solutions come after the DPI held a community forum in Lennox Head earlier in October to reassure […]
25 Sep 2015
A recent report for FAO highlights the threats to global shark populations, highlighting the point that focussing on shark fins is missing the point on the growth of consumption of shark meat. “There is a persistent belief among many well-intentioned folks that the only threat that sharks have ever faced, or are currently facing, is […]
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