Press Releases 2019

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In 2019, there were significant concerns regarding the protection of shark species. The EU and the US were criticized for blocking crucial protections for endangered mako sharks during international meetings. Conservationists praised the addition of various shark and ray species to CITES, giving them new global trade controls. Reports revealed ongoing declines in Atlantic mako shark populations, leading experts to call for an immediate ban on their fishing. Additionally, the Spanish government took steps to fully protect angel shark populations in the Canary Islands.

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