Transshipment is the transfer of goods, fish and other marine life between fishing vessels at sea or in port, and it has existed for centuries all over the world’s oceans. Sharks Pacific, however, is actively advocating for a full ban on high seas transshipment, with the aim of improving transparency and oversight as industrial fishing vessels transship in exclusive economic zones or in ports.
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While global, regional, and national level efforts have been taken to improve shark conservation, seafood traceability remains opaque, allowing shark meat to be sold under vague and sometimes misleading labels.
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Are you a shark fanatic who is curious to learn more about some of the ocean’s most misunderstood and awe-inspiring creatures? Then join us as our Executive Director and Founder, Dr. Jess Cramp, hits the road as a featured speaker with National Geographic Live to tell the Untold Story of Sharks.
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UNOC’s gathering of world leaders delivered some modest meaningful progress for shark and ray conservation, though lofty statements and commitments only get you so far.
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