Endangered Shark Trade Violates Global CITES Protections

A new study published in Science Advances reveals widespread non-compliance with international trade protections for endangered sharks, indicating that global wildlife rules are being routinely violated. Researchers, including those from Mote Marine Laboratory and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), used Read More …

Global Effort Protects Sharks, Secures Ocean Future

In a heartening development for ocean conservation, a new global study reveals that international trade protections for sharks and rays are making a significant positive impact. Led by Florida International University (FIU) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), the research Read More …