Sea Save Sees Waves of Change at CITES CoP20
The curtains have closed on another CITES Conference of the Parties — and what a remarkable CoP it was. As
January 19, 2026
The curtains have closed on another CITES Conference of the Parties — and what a remarkable CoP it was. As
Let’s talk about marine iguanas. You might ask why Sea Save is following this reptilian proposal. You probably wouldn’t question
At the heart of the global efforts to safeguard our oceans lies the High Seas Treaty, formally titled “Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction” or BBNJ.
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 Lawrence Dale Cooper The so-called Zebra Pleco (Hypancistrus
Safety for Stingrays Two Freshwater Species Proposed at COP19 Lawrence Dale Cooper Brazil proposes that the Polkadot Stingray (Potamotrygon leopoldi)
Safeguarding Guitarfish CITES 2022 Laurie King Guitarfish once roamed the coasts of nearly half the countries in the world, but
CITES 2022 CoP19 Protection for ALL Hammerhead Sharks Lawrence Dale Cooper Hammerhead Sharks are named for their famous, unique heads,
Protecting Requiem Sharks CITES 2022 Laurie King Sharks are at risk of extinction. Surprised? Sharks are perceived as invulnerable by
COP19 Headlines 2022 Shark Proposal with BITE Laurie King As shark populations have plummeted worldwide, with some estimates showing declines
Safeguarding Sea Cucumbers Laurie King Have you ever eaten sea cucumbers? Sea cucumbers are a luxury seafood item, but consumerism
United Nations High Seas Treaty Sinks – Fails to Pass: Two months ago the Sea Save Foundation delegation participated in
What Happened Last Week Last week, our Sea Save Foundation delegation attended the United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC). On the
2022 could be the year of the shark in the United States. The long battle to ban shark finning in
The Circuitous Migration of the US Shark Fin Ban Bill Shelby Hockenberry and Georgienne Bradley The often-nonlinear path of legislation
“Do not bend to the pressure. Have the courage to continue the protection of the Goliath Grouper.” – Sarah Frias-Torres,
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Vote Unanimously to Lift Protections By Sea Save Foundation The Atlantic Goliath Grouper,