shark protection

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The 20th Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the global forum where governments set the rules for international wildlife trade, concluded on 5 December 2025 with…

9th December 2025

WWF: Wins for sharks and rays at CITES CoP20

9th December 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

In an attempt to address growing concerns of the fishing community, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has announced the formation of a special committee to scientifically study the issues on shark fishing and trade in India, arising from…

23rd September 2025

New committee to address India’s concerns on shark fishing and fisher livelihood

23rd September 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Marine experts in India have called for coordinated action and increased awareness to tackle the illegal shark fishing and trade, after an interactive workshop and panel discussion organised by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries…

15th July 2025

India calls for coordinated action to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade

15th July 2025

OPINION

OPINION

Ahead of the next annual Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) meeting (13-17 April 2025), the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) has prepared an article on the actions needed to advance the IOTC’s efforts for the long-term health of…

3rd April 2025

ISSF: IOTC actions needed to maintain momentum for sustainable tuna fisheries

3rd April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

International scientists have expressed concerns on the issuing of new licenses for longline fishing in the Maldives and have called on the Maldivian government to consider the serious ecological, economic, and reputational ramifications of reopening the…

21st August 2024

Longline fishing poses danger to shark sanctuary, scientists warn

21st August 2024