Sharks and rays on path to gain CITES protection

by | Mar 19, 2013 | Advanced Aquarist | 0 comments


Sharks and rays on path to gain CITES protection


Photo by “notsogoodphotography” (C.C.)

CITES agreed to regulate the international trade of oceanic whitetip sharks, the porbeagle, three species of hammerheads and the manta ray.  Fisherman will be required to obtain export permits to conduct businesses pertaining to these species.  Violators face sanctions by the global members of CITES.  However, the  agreement must still be formally approved by the CITES plenary session to go into effect.

CITES regulates the international trade of over 35,000 species including the trade of many marine ornamentals such as coral, clams, and live rock.  CITES is a treaty ratified by almost every nation (177 countries) including the United States, members of the European Union, Japan, and China (which to no one’s surprise unsuccessfully attempted to block the proposal).

  • Leonard Ho

    I'm a passionate aquarist of over 30 years, a coral reef lover, and the blog editor for Advanced Aquarist. While aquarium gadgets interest me, it's really livestock (especially fish), artistry of aquariums, and "method behind the madness" processes that captivate my attention.

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