shark conservation

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Ahead of the 29th regular meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), occurring 17-24 November 2025, the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has released its position statement outlining several issues it wants ICCAT to act…

30th October 2025

ISSF issues ICCAT position statement asking for further progress

30th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

After years of international pressure, Mexico has introduced long-awaited regulations to protect several threatened Atlantic shark species — a move conservationists say could significantly strengthen global shark protection efforts.

20th October 2025

Mexico acts to protect Atlantic sharks after years of delay

20th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Marking World Shark Awareness Day on 14 July, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is spearheading a new initiative to boost shark conservation efforts in India.

14th July 2025

CMFRI leads shark awareness efforts

14th July 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Following the recent annual Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) meeting in La Réunion, the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation’s (ISSF) has prepared a new article (below) applauding the spirit of cooperation evident at this year’s meeting as well as significant…

24th April 2025

ISSF: Progress made at IOTC

24th April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The 29th session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), held in La Réunion 13-18 April 2025, concluded with the adoption of a full management framework for tropical tunas – a key…

22nd April 2025

Europêche: Progress but also persistent gaps at IOTC

22nd April 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Overfishing, illegal fishing and the increased marketing of shark meat pose significant threats to the more than 80 species of sharks and rays that inhabit the Mediterranean Sea, according to a new…

9th January 2025

Mediterranean sharks continue decline despite conservation progress

9th January 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The European Commission has followed up on the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) “Stop finning – Stop the trade”, which asked it for action to end international trade of loose shark fins. From January…

19th December 2024

Brussels steps up shark trade monitoring

19th December 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A landmark study published in Science reveals that overfishing has caused shark and ray populations to plummet by over 50% since 1970, severely impacting ecological balance and elevating extinction risks.

10th December 2024

Overfishing and bycatch escalates shark extinction risk

10th December 2024