Diving into Change: Dee Mutang’a Leads Sea Save in Geneva
Strategic Alliances for CITES: Dee Mutung’a, Global Affairs Director, Leads at CITES As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of marine conservation, it is with great pleasure that I announce an exciting development within the Sea Save Foundation. Dee Mutung’a, an esteemed advocate for environmental jurisprudence, has been appointed as the Director of Global Affairs. Her […]
Breaking News: Historic UN Treaty to Protect High Seas Confirmed; Sea Save Foundation Spearheads Advocacy Efforts
In a landmark achievement that underscores two decades of international negotiations, more than 66 countries officially signed a United Nations treaty to protect the high seas from overfishing, oil drilling, and climate change on September 21st.
Day Two UN General Assembly Update: Halfway Mark and Urgent Concerns
As the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) gathers for its annual meeting, we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture in the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sea Save Foundation Amplifies Push for “High Seas Treaty” at UN General Assembly
At the heart of the global efforts to safeguard our oceans lies the High Seas Treaty, formally titled “Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction” or BBNJ.
The High Seas Treaty: A Victory for Marine Conservation, but Ratification and Enforcement Remain Crucial
On June 19th, 2023, a historic moment was reached at the United Nations as the Treaty of the High Seas was adopted by consensus and received a standing ovation. This significant milestone represents a victory for marine conservation efforts worldwide.
Beauty and the Beast
Protection for the Zebra Pleco at CITES 2022
Beauty and the Beast Protection for the Zebra Pleco at CITES 2022 Lawrence Dale Cooper The so-called Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus zebra), a beautiful stripey catfish from Brazil, is too beautiful for its own good. Thanks to the demands of the pet trade, it became endangered at the national level. H. zebra is a species of […]
Safety for Stingrays Two Freshwater Species Proposed at COP19
Safety for Stingrays Two Freshwater Species Proposed at COP19 Lawrence Dale Cooper Brazil proposes that the Polkadot Stingray (Potamotrygon leopoldi) and Rio Negro Hystris ray (Potamotrygon wallacei) for listing in Appendix II of CITES, recognising that the ornamental trade for aquariums may have a detrimental impact on the status of these species. P. wallacei is […]
Safeguarding Guitarfish CITES 2022
Safeguarding Guitarfish CITES 2022 Laurie King Guitarfish once roamed the coasts of nearly half the countries in the world, but they are now rare. That’s because guitarfish species suffer similar threats to their survival as do sharks and shark-like rays. The main threats are commercial fishing to supply the shark fin trade, subsistence fishing to […]
CITES 2022 CoP19 Protection for ALL Hammerhead Sharks
CITES 2022 CoP19 Protection for ALL Hammerhead Sharks Lawrence Dale Cooper Hammerhead Sharks are named for their famous, unique heads, which are flattened and laterally extended into a “hammer” shape called a cephalofoil. Many different, but not necessarily mutually exclusive, functions have been postulated for the cephalofoil, including sensory reception, manoeuvering, and prey manipulation. Hammerheads […]
Protecting Requiem Sharks CITES 2022
Protecting Requiem Sharks CITES 2022 Laurie King Sharks are at risk of extinction. Surprised? Sharks are perceived as invulnerable by many, especially after movies like Jaws were released. The truth is that humans are much more dangerous to sharks than vice versa. Our consumerism is killing them. Human activity seriously impacts shark survival. Two threats […]
