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Oceanic Whitetip Shark Fishing Banned

As part of the last meeting of the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), held this week in Bangkok (Thailand), the national government banned fishing for oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) in Brazilian waters. The decision was made in order to preserve this endangered species.

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CITES 2013: Five shark species win protection against finning trade (environmentaleducationuk.wordpress.com)
New research on migratory behavior of oceanic whitetip sharks can help shape conservation strategies (esciencenews.com)
Five shark species win protection against finning trade (guardian.co.uk)
Vote to protect threatened sharks (independent.ie)

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by Domino on March 16, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Oceans, Sharks, Sustainable Fishing

Tagged Bangkok, Brazil, CITES, endangered species, Flora, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Oceanic whitetip shark, Thailand

Posted by Domino on March 16, 2013

http://myoceannews.wordpress.com/2013/03/16/oceanic-whitetip-shark-fishing-banned/

You just woke up, and know what? Today the world’s oceans are protected in one huge global MPA

MPAs are part of the management toolbox that can ensure sustainable use of the oceans and provide the world with fish proteins. Yet, even as benefits of MPAs related to food security, ecosystem services and livelihoods are known, we currently fail on our commitments to protect 10% of the oceans by 2020. Perhaps we need to look at the problem through a new angle: what if you woke up one day and all the oceans were protected? From now on, ocean users would have to make their case to convince governments of their need to have space allocated for their activity.

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by Domino on March 16, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Marine Protected Areas, Oceans

Tagged climate change, Ecosystem, Ecosystem services, environment, Food security, Non-governmental organization, ocean, Sustainability

Posted by Domino on March 16, 2013

http://myoceannews.wordpress.com/2013/03/16/you-just-woke-up-and-know-what-today-the-worlds-oceans-are-protected-in-one-huge-global-mpa/

Dead or Alive: The Promise of Tourism For Shark Conservation

One strategy to help protect and research sharks is ecotourism. A recent study around Costa Rica’s Cocos Island, estimated the value of a Hammerhead shark at US $1.6 million each for tourism purposes, compared to less than $200 it could sell for. A 2011 study by the Australian Institute of Marine Science had an even bigger difference, estimating a lifetime value of nearly US $2 million dollars for a Reef shark in Palau vs. only $108 for it’s sale in a fish market. Governments are starting to take notice of this economic value; countries including Australia, Palau, as well as the Cook Islands have recently created large marine areas to protect sharks and other ocean life.

See on www.travelculturemag.com

Five shark species win protection against finning trade (guardian.co.uk)
CITES 2013: Five shark species win protection against finning trade (environmentaleducationuk.wordpress.com)

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by Domino on March 16, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Oceans, Sharks

Tagged Australia, Australian Institute of Marine Science, CITES, Cocos Island, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Hammerhead Shark, Palau

Posted by Domino on March 16, 2013

http://myoceannews.wordpress.com/2013/03/16/dead-or-alive-the-promise-of-tourism-for-shark-conservation-travel-culture-magazine/

CITES Makes Historic Decision to Protect Sharks and Rays

CITES plenary today accepted Committee recommendations to list five species of highly traded sharks under the CITES Appendices, along with those for the listing of both manta rays and one species of sawfish.

We’re grateful to proponent governments for recognizing the value of thriving shark and ray populations, and for championing sound proposals,” said Ania Budziak, Project AWARE’s Associate Director. “We’re proud that the divers’ voice has contributed to achieving this key milestone in shark and ray conservation.”

See on www.sciencedaily.com

CITES 2013: Take Action for Sharks and Rays (myoceannews.wordpress.com)
Historic day for shark preservation (independent.ie)
Historic vote protects sharks and manta rays at CITES (wwf.panda.org)
NOAA – Sharks and Manta Rays Receive Protection Under CITES (bespacific.com)

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by Domino on March 16, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Oceans, Sharks, Sustainable Fishing

Tagged Bangkok, CITES, Hammerhead Shark, International trade, Manta ray, Oceanic whitetip shark, Porbeagle, shark

Posted by Domino on March 16, 2013

http://myoceannews.wordpress.com/2013/03/16/cites-makes-historic-decision-to-protect-sharks-and-rays/

65 Absolutely Amazing Underwater Photographs | CreativeFan

The oceans are still one of the most mysterious places on our planet. Whether it’s the depths of the ocean, where light is scarce and the only life huddles around hydrothermal vents, or it’s the beautiful coral reefs where life is colorful and abundant, underwater environments never cease to amaze us. Because of this, underwater photography is a very popular and growing aspect of digital photography, used both for biology, traditional photography, and advertising.

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