Sea Save demands international protection of mako sharks

Mako shark

Scientists, legal analysts, and a consortium of international experts are currently in Geneva deciding the future of mako sharks.  The critical decision of whether the mako shark will be internationally protected by being placed on Appendix II is a vital factor that will help ensure their survival. The decline of the mako population is particularly […]

CITES 2019-Geneva

Sea Save participates at CITES in Geneva and places the Mako Shark, Guitarfish, Wedgefish, Sea Cucumber, under international protection.

Sea Save takes action in the Bill Banning Shark Finning Advances in NJ

Sea Save Foundation supports New Jersey bills A.4845/S.2905 which passed the Assembly and State Senate in late November 2019. If signed into law, it will ban the trade, sale, and distribution of any shark fin separated from a shark prior to its lawful landing. New Jersey will become the 13th State to ban the sale and […]

Sea Save participates in ‘ Straws Sick – AB 1884 ‘

California legislators are voting to pass AB 1884 that would make it mandatory for consumers to ask for straws before receiving them.  This simple action would significantly cut down on the number of plastic straws used without any significant impact to business owners or the customers. Consumers who still desire a straw will receive one by […]

Shark Week Platform Partner

Sea Save Foundation seeks new platforms and formats to deliver education and advocacy messages.  Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” has a massive focused viewership interested in the ocean and marine animals.

Official United Nations Attendee at Ocean Conference Preparatory Meeting NYC

Sustainable Development Goals – Under the Sea (SDG #14) – Building off of several years of successful negotiation as delegates at CITES, Sea Save Foundation has been invited to participate in United Nations’ conferences and meetings to advocate for specific ocean species and broad issues facing our oceans today. At these conferences, Sea Save Foundation representatives […]