Species composition of the largest shark fin retail-market in mainland China

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Species composition of the largest shark fin retail-market in mainland China Diego Cardeñosa, Andrew T. Fields, Elizabeth A. Babcock, Stanley K. H. Shea, Kevin A. Feldheim & Demian D. Chapman  Scientific Reports Volume 10, Article number: 12914 (2020)31 July 2020 Abstract Species-specific monitoring through large shark fin market surveys has been a valuable data source to estimate global catches and international shark fin trade dynamics. … Continue reading Species composition of the largest shark fin retail-market in mainland China

Archive (2017): Ecuador’s sharks face threats from within

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Archive (2017): Ecuador’s sharks face threats from within Alex R. Hearn and Santiago J. BucaramNovember 2017 In their Letters, J. J. Alava and F. Paladines (“Illegal fishing on the Galápagos high seas,” 29 September, p. 1362) and L. R. Gerber and D. Quiroga (“Incentives for Galápagos protection,” 20 October, p. 313) referred to the threat … Continue reading Archive (2017): Ecuador’s sharks face threats from within

Coastal sharks supply the global shark fin trade

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Coastal sharks supply the global shark fin trade Kyle S. Van Houtan, Tyler O. Gagné, Gabriel Reygondeau, Kisei R. Tanaka, Stephen R. Palumbi and Salvador J. Jorgensen†Published: 28 October 2020 Abstract Progress in global shark conservation has been limited by constraints to understanding the species composition and geographic origins of the shark fin trade. Previous assessments that relied on earlier … Continue reading Coastal sharks supply the global shark fin trade

Letters to the Editor: Marine Reserve

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Letters to the Editor: Marine Reserve The possible expansion of the Galapagos Marine Reserve to cover the entire insular Exclusive Economic Zone is in full debate. These discussions have avoided analyzing the operating cost of the Galapagos National Park (PNG), which is financed through the collection of the tourism tax. The General State Budget and … Continue reading Letters to the Editor: Marine Reserve

Piscine plunder: Ecuador, a victim of illegal fishing, is also a culprit

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Piscine plunder: Ecuador, a victim of illegal fishing, is also a culprit Endangered species of shark are caught in Ecuadorean nets Nov 21st 2020, The Americas On May 4th, customs officials in Hong Kong impounded the largest illegal haul of shark fins in the territory’s history. The documents declared the cargo to be dried fish, but … Continue reading Piscine plunder: Ecuador, a victim of illegal fishing, is also a culprit

Editorial: “How far does the balance sheet go?”

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How far does the balance sheet go? Oswaldo Ramón Rosero Quirós. MSc The possible expansion of the Galapagos Marine Reserve to cover the entire insular Exclusive Economic Zone is in full debate. These discussions have avoided analyzing the operating cost of the Galapagos National Park (PNG), which is financed through the collection of the tourism … Continue reading Editorial: “How far does the balance sheet go?”

Two legislative committees speak out against the expansion of the Galapagos Marine Reserve

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Two legislative committees speak out against the expansion of the Galapagos Marine Reserve November 14, 2020 - 06h00 Through a statement, national and international environmental organizations make an "urgent" call to consolidate the expansion of the Galapagos Marine Reserve. Archive Quito - The Food Sovereignty Commission and the Sovereignty, International Relations and Security Commission of … Continue reading Two legislative committees speak out against the expansion of the Galapagos Marine Reserve

The Bitter Aftertaste of China’s Hunger for South American Food

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The Bitter Aftertaste of China’s Hunger for South American Food China’s quest for food security is exacerbating environmental crises like deforestation and overfishing in South American countries. By Agostina Blengino and Jordy PasaNovember 12, 2020 While food security is a grave concern all across the world, to China it is an exceptionally crucial matter. With its population of … Continue reading The Bitter Aftertaste of China’s Hunger for South American Food

Luis Gallegos: “Many of the problems that affect the islands and their marine resources are illegal fishing, pollution”

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Luis Gallegos: “Many of the problems that affect the islands and their marine resources are illegal fishing, pollution” NewsroomNovember 10, 2020 - 11:10 Ecuador ratifies its commitment to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, said Foreign Minister Luis Gallegos. The 49th Meeting of the General Assembly of the Charles Darwin Foundation took place on … Continue reading Luis Gallegos: “Many of the problems that affect the islands and their marine resources are illegal fishing, pollution”

Attorney General, Diana Salazar, must report on the criminal proceedings regarding the illegal fishing of shark fins near Galapagos

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Attorney General, Diana Salazar, must report on the criminal proceedings regarding the illegal fishing of shark fins near Galapagos November 9, 2020 - 4:39 p.m. The Biodiversity Commission will summon three State officials to report on their actions against the seizure of shark fins in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Ecuador. Courtesy Quito - The … Continue reading Attorney General, Diana Salazar, must report on the criminal proceedings regarding the illegal fishing of shark fins near Galapagos