Sentences with phrase «for shark conservation»

Members must: A) Increase public awareness of the need for shark conservation and B) Reduce the sale, use and trade of shark products.

The bill represents a giant step forward for shark conservation as it strengthens the U.S. ban on shark finning, the practice by which living sharks» fins are sliced off and their mutilated bodies thrown back into the ocean, where the sharks endure long, painful deaths.

To be fair, President Donald Trump isn't the only person on the planet afraid of sharks — a fact that has made raising money for shark conservation groups a tough job.

Besides our work for shark conservation, we have several projects on land and in the water, to support the local community and create a plastic free paradise.

Closed - area models highlight priority areas for shark conservation, and the need to consider effort reallocation and site selection if marine reserves are to benefit multiple threatened species.

George Burgess, director of the Florida Program for Shark Research, said the wide - ranging study is good news for shark conservation.

Not exact matches

Not everyone was thrilled, as thresher sharks — although legal to catch — are listed as vulnerable to extinction by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

One in six shark and ray species are classified as «threatened» by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, but one in three species of open - ocean sharks are threatened.

Join us for a live online chat with David Shiffman, a shark conservation biologist and blogger, who will help us understand shark biodiversity and the threats facing sharks today

The new insights suggest that current management measures for sharks set by the Mexican government may not be sufficient for the conservation of this species.

It lays the foundation for genomic exploration of sharks and vastly expands genetic tools for their conservation, said Stanhope.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expressed support today for Senate legislation intended to strengthen shark conservation but expressed concern about a provision that it says would encroach on other countries» sovereignty.

That's because for the first time, the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, which concluded its annual meeting today in Agadir, Morocco, has agreed to open its treaty for new changes, including to shark management.

«Whale sharks are under threat from human impacts of hunting and ship strike and it makes it much easier to plan for conservation if we only have to deal with neighbouring countries in each region rather than localities spread across the entire Indian Ocean.»

«Hammerhead shark migration gives new hope for conservation.»

A new analysis of worldwide customs and trade data published in the journal Biological Conservation confirms that shark - fin trade has dropped by approximately 25 percent over the last decade «Although we can't say that we fully understand the scale or the cause of the shark fin trade decline in China, it seems safe to conclude that demand for fins is waning, and that sounds like good news for sharks,» says global shark fin trade expert Shelley Clarke, a co-author on this study.

«Once again, Dr. Clarke has provided us with objective, expert analyses that are vital for evaluating the progress in shark conservation and guiding our next steps,» Fordham said.

Ms Andrzejaczek said the photo - identification approach was a great opportunity for the public to get involved in whale shark conservation.

Shark populations are declining globally, and scientists lack data to estimate the conservation status of populations for many shark speShark populations are declining globally, and scientists lack data to estimate the conservation status of populations for many shark speshark species.

She is studying how our perception of these creatures sways support for conservation, and how sharks feature in indigenous legends, myths and folklore.

Sharks are not a resource limited to just one nation and this short film attempts to communicate that fact by showcasing the work being done by the Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation.

«Tiger Sharks: Banks and Borders» is a film about the connectivity between habitats and the Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation researchers» efforts to shed light on the relatively unknown movements of large marine predators.

She recommends avoiding overfished species such as shark, orange roughy and bluefin tuna and instead looking for seafood that has been caught in Australian waters, particularly wild bream, flathead, King George whiting and Australian salmon, all of which are categorised by the Australian Marine Conservation Society as the most sustainable in the current marketplace.

Through Discovery's conservation page discovery.com/savethesharks and Shark Savers» website www.sharksavers.org, people can join the fight for sharks by learning more about why they are so important to our planet, educating their community and taking a pledge against shark fin Shark Savers» website www.sharksavers.org, people can join the fight for sharks by learning more about why they are so important to our planet, educating their community and taking a pledge against shark fin shark fin soup.

Discovery Channel and Shark Savers, a shark conservation non-profit organization, are teaming up for the 25th Anniversary of the highly popular Shark Week, the network's annual weeklong programming event devoted entirely to the ocean's apex predaShark Savers, a shark conservation non-profit organization, are teaming up for the 25th Anniversary of the highly popular Shark Week, the network's annual weeklong programming event devoted entirely to the ocean's apex predashark conservation non-profit organization, are teaming up for the 25th Anniversary of the highly popular Shark Week, the network's annual weeklong programming event devoted entirely to the ocean's apex predaShark Week, the network's annual weeklong programming event devoted entirely to the ocean's apex predators.

I drew this shark for my students to colour in and use in their creative writing session as part of our modules on the ocean, animals, environments, and conservation.

In 2004 the operation achieved an Advanced Ecotourism accreditation and in 2014 was a founding member of Global Shark Diving, an international alliance of dive operators committed to shark conservation and providing unique shark experiences for diShark Diving, an international alliance of dive operators committed to shark conservation and providing unique shark experiences for dishark conservation and providing unique shark experiences for dishark experiences for divers.

I wanted to complete the course with Two Fish Divers firstly because I have wanted to travel to Indonesia for quite a while, but also because I was able to take an Eco internship across three locations (Bunaken, Lembeh, Lembongan) which offers shark and manta awareness and conservation specialties and courses such as fish identification, which are very well suited to my interests.

Unfortunately in my second week I managed to catch a cold that wouldn't budge and rendered me to stay dry for a few days, however during the time on dry land I've been able to complete a large portion of theory, passing my first two exams, as well as completing a few specialty courses including Nitrox, Coral Reef Conservation and Shark Awareness.

Tonight, we'll meet a representative of Misión Tiburón Association, a local non-profit organization working for the conservation of sharks and other marine life.

 Headed by the Caribbean and Gulf Rays and Shark Program of the Wild Life Conservation SocietyÂ's director, Dr. Rachel Graham, it was a chance for children to learn about the important role sharks play in the underwater ecosystem.

Shark Shield makes the claim, «With Shark Shield, it's safe to be wild,» with its units that are capable of, «Managing human and shark interactions with proven Shark Shield [sic] tech supports the conservation of sharks by removing the need for culling.&rShark Shield makes the claim, «With Shark Shield, it's safe to be wild,» with its units that are capable of, «Managing human and shark interactions with proven Shark Shield [sic] tech supports the conservation of sharks by removing the need for culling.&rShark Shield, it's safe to be wild,» with its units that are capable of, «Managing human and shark interactions with proven Shark Shield [sic] tech supports the conservation of sharks by removing the need for culling.&rshark interactions with proven Shark Shield [sic] tech supports the conservation of sharks by removing the need for culling.&rShark Shield [sic] tech supports the conservation of sharks by removing the need for culling.»

Bali Sharks operates a shark conservation nursery offering an alternative to fishermen killing sharks forSharks operates a shark conservation nursery offering an alternative to fishermen killing sharks forsharks for fins.

«While I will in my daily life strive to contribute to conservation efforts, such as using less plastic and avoiding sharks fin, I hope to be able to share my love of the sea and its fascinating creatures through my writings and my love for diving, such that others too, will work towards protecting our earth.

The 23 - acre research - and - conservation park is fun for the entire family, with interactive pursuits including swimming pools, touch tanks, a shark aquarium, an aviary, a nature trail, restaurants and a bar, and gift shops.

For us here at the Gili Shark Conservation project the most magical thing about the beautiful reefs surrounding the three Gili islands is the abundance of juvenile black tip and white tip reef sharks who are consistently sighted in the region making it a unique and important location for these species life cycles by playing the part as a shark nurseFor us here at the Gili Shark Conservation project the most magical thing about the beautiful reefs surrounding the three Gili islands is the abundance of juvenile black tip and white tip reef sharks who are consistently sighted in the region making it a unique and important location for these species life cycles by playing the part as a shark nurShark Conservation project the most magical thing about the beautiful reefs surrounding the three Gili islands is the abundance of juvenile black tip and white tip reef sharks who are consistently sighted in the region making it a unique and important location for these species life cycles by playing the part as a shark nursefor these species life cycles by playing the part as a shark nurshark nursery.

Finally, some shark trips generate donations for conservation efforts, including this whale shark trip to Isla Mujeres (Mexico).

FIU scientists have become increasingly concerned about the vulnerable populations of sharks and rays around the world and especially in Belize, where Global FinPrint lead scientist and FIU professor Demian Chapman has worked for nearly two decades on shark conservation.

«The establishment of new shark and ray sanctuaries such as this is exactly the reason we partnered with FIU to roll out the Global FinPrint surveys,» said James Deutsch, director of Biodiversity Conservation for Paul Allen.

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Created by several artists, this project was created by PangeaSeed, an international organization that raises public awareness for the conservation of sharks and other marine species.

All funds raised by the organisation go towards collecting and removing devastating underwater debris worldwide, securing protection for the world's threatened shark species, and engaging people in conservation efforts world globally.

The Natal Sharks Board research and conservation programmes have developed harmless methods like the electrical shark repellent to keep divers safe and this magnificent apex predator around for generations to respect.

Selected for its outstanding nature conservation values, Lady Elliot Island is one of the most important sites in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area for seabird nesting and an important habitat for marine turtles, manta rays, dolphins, sharks and coral reefs.

Lush has worked closely with Stewart for years, helping to promote his ocean conservation message through the sale of its «shark fin soap.»

But sanctuaries are now established as a critical tool for reducing shark mortality, and in the South Pacific, the combined efforts of small island nations are adding up to an enormous advance in marine conservation.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature says 17 % of the over 1,000 shark species in the world are threatened with extinction and for nearly half we simply don't have enough data to assess their conservaConservation of Nature says 17 % of the over 1,000 shark species in the world are threatened with extinction and for nearly half we simply don't have enough data to assess their conservationconservation status.

«This is hopeful news for the world's sharks and our efforts to protect them,» said Jill Hepp, director of shark conservation for the Pew Environment Group.

The International Plan of Action for sharks (IPOA - Sharks), the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) are the three primary tools for conservation and management of sharks on a global sharks (IPOA - Sharks), the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) are the three primary tools for conservation and management of sharks on a global Sharks), the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) are the three primary tools for conservation and management of sharks on a global sharks on a global level.

2009: The European Commission's Action Plan for the Conservation and Management of Sharks was eventually adopted in 2009.