SHARKS GET CITES PROTECTION!!

CITES

Sharks and rays have been in the spotlight this week especially at the meeting in Bangkok concerning the extra protection of sharks and rays by CITES.

It is amazing news! People are starting to become more aware at how amazing sharks are and how important they are in the oceans ecosystem and the world as a whole.

Is China starting to move?

On BBC they were saying that traders are starting to see the want for shark fins is dropping!

Hopefully more people will realise.

Here is a video giving more detail about the loss in business regarding shark fins.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21681746

Royals on our side?

Prince William of England has spoken out for the endangered species of the world and he mentions sharks and rays!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma4s74Dpso4&feature=youtu.be