Daily Archives: May 23, 2011

California Assembly bans sale of shark fins

Posted on May 23, 2011 by ECOCEAN Shark News

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/california-assembly-bans-shark-fins/2011/05/23/AFFu429G_story.html 23 May 2011 The California Assembly voted Monday to ban the sale, possession and distribution of shark fins, handing a victory to environmentalists who have been lobbying to curtail a trade that targets sharks to produce an Asian delicacy.

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A Whale Of An Innovation

Posted on May 23, 2011 by ECOCEAN Shark News

http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/2051994/a_whale_of_an_innovation/index.html 23 May 2011 The speckle-skinned whale shark, despite growing to lengths of up to 40 feet, is among the rarest and least understood fish species. Its name in Madagascar—“marokintana”—means “many stars.”

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Gentle Leviathans, Where Are You?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by ECOCEAN Shark News

http://blogs.naplesnews.com/lifeslowlane/2011/05/gentle-leviathans-where-are-you.html 23 May 2011 It’s hard to believe that less than 24 hours ago as of this writing I was in Honduras. Four hours in two separate boats, a bumpy van ride, two airplanes, and a more sedate (thankfully) midnight taxi … Continue reading →

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