All CITES articles
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NewsWWF: Wins for sharks and rays at CITES CoP20
But disappointment at rejection of proposal for greater eel protection
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NewsFishing industry urges CITES parties to reject ‘unfounded’ species listings at COP20
ICFA warns proposals for eels, sea cucumbers and sharks are not supported by science and could create major trade disruptions
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NewsIndia calls for coordinated action to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade
Experts highlight the need to identify gaps in monitoring and enforcement
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NewsCITES: Shark, ray trade reporting ‘inconsistent’
Data mismatches are causing problems for the conservation of these vulnerable species, says new study
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News‘Shark hotspots’ proposed to protect endangered species in India
The move is intended to safeguard endangered species, juveniles and breeding adults from targeted fishing
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NewsIndia readies shark conservation plan
Aim is to promote sustainable fishing practices and ensure the long-term health of shark populations and the fisheries sector
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NewsICCAT progress for shark and ray conservation
Atlantic manta ray and blue shark conservation advances under UK leadership, says conservation group
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NewsShark fishing and trading nations ‘falling short of conservation commitments’
New analysis details problems and recommends remedies for aligning nations’ commitments and actions
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NewsNew survey finds artisanal fisher failings in Eastern African
Traffic highlights the scale of unregulated and occasionally illegal-harvested marine species in nearshore waters
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NewsEnvironmental groups slam Biden’s vaquita response
US President’s decision has “diminished the effectiveness” of CITES, say members of the environmental NGO community
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NewsUnited States holds off issuing Mexico trade ban
President Biden will not embargo products despite Mexico’s failure to halt illegal wildlife trade threatening the vaquita porpoise
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NewsEC praised for shark fin trade stance
European Commission’s recognition of the importance of sharks and their protection has been welcomed by campaign groups and industry alike
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NewsWashington warns Mexico over illegal fishing
President Biden may impose a trade embargo over country’s failure to protect critically endangered vaquita porpoise
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NewsFirst mako shark quota
Fishery managers agree safeguards for CITES-listed, South Atlantic population