Sharks and Rays Gain Landmark Protections as Nations Move to Curb International Trade
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Governments agreed to ban or restrict international trade in shark meat, fins and other products for more than 70 species threatened with extinction due to overfishing; implementation and enforcement of new safeguards is key for the animals’ survival. By Teresa Tomassoni For the first time, global governments have agreed to widespread international trade bans and […]