This latest incident is a stark reminder of the incongruous nature of the law of the sea, which recognises that the ocean is an interrelated whole yet takes a zonal approach to regulation that results in a mismatch between law and natural ecosystems.
Sharkophile links: SOS Galapagos
Satellite monitoring and maritime exploration detect a sizeable Chinese fleet of fishing vessels, 260 strong, off the shores of the Galapagos islands. The islands are an Ecuadorian marine protected area, as well as a UNESCO world heritage site. Ships were witnessed fishing within the 188 miles limit of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of […]
North Carolina adopts new gear regulations when targeting sharks
The circle hook requirement complies with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Coastal Sharks Fishery Management Plan.
How to safely release a sawfish if caught
In addition to capture on hook-and-line, sawfish can easily become entangled in lost fishing gear or nets.
NOAA shark tagging program provides troves of data for last 50 years
Data collected through this program of citizen scientists would not have been possible for any individual, single institution or agency to accomplish.
Sharks and rays becoming more prevalent in recreational angling
The increased interest in recreational shark angling further compounds problems caused by the overfishing by commercial fishing.
Extended ‘No-Take Zones’ needed to prevent shark overfishing
Reserves along coral reefs that extend between 10 and 50 kilometers may reverse the decline in the world’s reef shark populations caused by overfishing.
Commercial fishing: Can it help save sharks from extinction?
By collaborating with fishers, governments with limited resources for enforcement can more easily identify vessels that illegally harvest shark fin.
Fish hooks can impede sharks’ ability to feed
According to the study, hook retention is a widespread issue that likely affects millions of shark species, including blue sharks, makos and tiger sharks.
Why bycatch is one of the greatest risks to sharks facing extinction
The shark finning industry has become so lucrative that fishing vessels incidentally catching sharks end up retaining their fins in numbers nearly equivalent to the targeted fish species (Camhi, 1999; Pawson and Vince, 1999). Two mechanisms expose sharks to overfishing, one of which is through direct exploitation, where sharks are intentionally hunted and captured for […]
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