- Propose in ICCAT (the organization responsible for regulating tuna and shark fisheries in the Atlantic), via the European Commission, a prohibition on catches of all pelagic shark species, except the two species of highest commercial interest for the Spanish fleet: blue shark (Prionace glauca) and shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus).
- For these two species, the Minister showed her willingness to accept the establishment of Total Allowable Catches (TACs), if recommended by scientists.
- Lastly, Elena Espinosa also showed a willingness for the Ministry to implement a pilot project to study the viability of storing caught sharks with their fins attached in a natural way, without the fins first being separated from the body, on board Spanish longline vessels.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Shark Conservation: Spain willing to consider tougher regulations
In a recent meeting, held in Madrid between Spain's Minister of Environment and Fisheries and the international environmental organization Oceana, some positive steps were made regarding commercial shark fishing. Here are some of the key points:
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It's great that you write about the good work Oceana are doing on this important issue. If you are interested in protecting sharks you might also want to know that it is European Shark Week this week (something that Oceana are really involved with in Spain too) To find out more check out our website: http://www.europeansharkweek.org/ Please also support our petition calling for stronger conservation measures in Europe: http://www.sharkalliance.org/petition08/
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