Tag: shark finning
Raja Ampat 2012: Swimming with the Sharks
Written by Jake Cohen | October 28th, 2012
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The Raja Ampat team is surrounded by sharks! But that’s a good thing — let our own fish expert Purwanto explain why.
Saving Sharks from the Banquet Table
Written by Jim Zhang | August 14th, 2012
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On June 18, 2012, China’s State Council announced the ban on consuming shark fins at official government related banquets – a very important step in the face of plummeting shark population numbers.
Sharks: The Tragedy of Global Decimation
Written by Mark Spalding | August 13th, 2012
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The near-annihilation of sharks worldwide is having untold bad consequences on coral reef life, says Conservancy senior marine scientist Mark Spalding.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: The Journey Home
Written by Joanne Wilson | December 2nd, 2011
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Jo and Sangeeta reflect on a tiring and inspiring journey to the Raja Ampat Islands, where the team’s research will help protect both nature and people.
Expedition to the Raja Ampat Islands: Diving Daram
Written by Joanne Wilson | December 1st, 2011
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In the farthest-flung corner of Raja Ampat, the dive team is encountering both shark finners and thriving populations of sea turtles. Join the adventure!
Sympathy for the Shark Finner
Written by Matt Miller | November 10th, 2011
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Shark finners make easy villains, but have you ever met one? Matt Miller did and came away with an amazing story and a new perspective.
California Bans Shark Fins; DC Should Too
Written by Mike Sweeney | October 16th, 2011
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Mike Sweeney, the executive director of The Nature Conservancy in California, looks at a new law and finds what he thinks is an obvious next step.
Reality (of Shark Finning) Bites
Written by Mike Sweeney | May 5th, 2011
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73 million sharks are killed every year, largely to meet the rising demand for shark fin soup. Can California help reverse this catastrophic loss?
