The United States legislature joins 100 other countries in their fight to protect endangered sharks. This is a step in the right direction when it comes to protecting our oceanic resources and food webs. Among the protected species are the great white, whale shark, and mako sharks. This is the first global agreement to protect a commercially exploited oceanic species. Recent studies have show that the shark populations have decreased by 90 percent in the Mediterranean and Gult of Mexico waters and by 75 percent in the NW Atlantic in just the last 15 years. This valuable legislation will provide the framework for legislation to protect other species like the Bluefin Tuna.
View the whole article at: Governments Agree to Protect Endangered Sharks Under UN-Backed Treaty
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