Articles Tagged with “shark finning”

3 Articles found tagged with “shark finning”.

  • International Plans To Reduce Global Fisheries Crime

    Whilst jail sentences and fines do already exist to discourage illegal activity, it is hoped this working group will help better enforce law at an international level.

    By Grace Dickins on 10th February 2014
  • Shark Finning Loophole Finally Closed

    As the wealth of nations such as China and Taiwan has increased, so has the demand for shark fins, resulting in a rise in the number of threatened species of sharks from 15 in 1996 to more than 180 in 2010.

    By Alex Taylor on 12th December 2012
  • Conservation and the community

    Taking the time to work with the local community can sometimes lay a great foundation to save threatened species.

    By Richard Hassall on 7th February 2012