Sentences with phrase «international shark fin trade»
It has no nutritional value and is the main driver of the multi-billion dollar international shark fin trade.
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The authors argue that sharks need stronger protections, such as the kind of international agreement that has protected whales, or restrictions to the trade of their fins and meat.
In the wake of growing global concern over decreasing shark populations and degrading health of marine ecosystems, Humane Society International India has petitioned leading airlines in India to end their role in the international trade iInternational India has petitioned leading airlines in India to end their role in the international trade iinternational trade in shark fins.
HSI / India, which along with animal welfare and conservation groups had petitioned Jet Airways to end its role in the international trade in shark fins, applauded the policy.
Oceana announced, «Last year, we fought to end shark finning in US waters and won but since sharks don't respect international boundaries, continued trade meant that sharks all over the world were still in danger.