We are heartbroken to report the death of SRI Advisory Board member Rob Stewart. Last Tuesday (January 31st), Rob and a group of friends were diving six miles off Islamorada, Florida, on the wreck of the Queen of Nassau in 225 feet of water. Rob was using a rebreather while shooting footage for his next movie: Sharkwater: Extinction. Rob and his buddy surfaced around 5:15 pm. His buddy got onto the dive boat and passed out. When the boat crew went to retrieve Rob, he had disappeared. A massive … [Read more...]
12-Month Finding and Proposal to List Three Angelshark Species as Endangered under the Endangered Species Act
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration PROPOSED RULES Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 12-Month Finding and Proposal to List Three Angelshark Species as Endangered under the Endangered Species Act , 40969–40988 [2015–17016] [TEXT] [PDF] http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-07-14/pdf/2015-17016.pdf … [Read more...]
Upcoming Events in New Jersey
August 16, 2015: Join SRI and the American Littoral Society for a hunt for fossil shark teeth. Saturday July 11, 2015 (9:30 am to noon) Thursday July 30, 2015 (5:30 pm) Saturday August 16, 2015 (9:30 am to noon). Wade through the Big Brook in Middletown, New Jersey, and sift for ancient shark’s teeth, squid pens, and fossilized mollusks. Be prepared to get wet and muddy, but the prizes are well worth it. We’ll bring the necessary gear. Great for families! $5 per person, free for … [Read more...]
The Marshall Islands dumps confiscated shark fins at sea
The Marshall Islands dispose of confiscated shark fins at sea in a ceremony witnessed by regional leaders. http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2013-09-03/marshall-islands-dump-shark-fins/1185085 … [Read more...]
Statement by Emirate SkyCargo on the carriage of shark fins
Emirates SkyCargo has implemented its decision not to accept shark fins for transport on its flight from June 2013. All our cargo offices on our global network are aware of this decision. Emirates SkyCargo views this as the right and responsible course of action http://www.skycargo.com/english/support/shipping-updates/index.aspx … [Read more...]
See Lesley Rochat’s New Video
Lesley Rochat, affectionately known as the Shark Warrior, is SRI’s Director of Media Productions. See her superb new film at video.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHB5W6RluBo … [Read more...]
New Caledonia creates shark sanctuary! Banning fishing for all sharks in 1,245,000 square kilometers!
New Caledonia creates shark sanctuary! Banning fishing for all sharks in 1,245,000 square kilometers! http://www.pewenvironment.org/news-room/press-releases/new-caledonia-creates-shark-sanctuary-85899463066 … [Read more...]
Shark Fin Soup is actually a Health Hazard
Shark Fin Soup is actually a Health Hazard http://www.stopsharkfinning.net/new-study-confirms-shark-fin-soup-is-a-health-hazard/ … [Read more...]
Tokyo Protests Shark Fin Soup
Tokyo Protests Shark Fin Souphttp://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2013/jun/09/tokyo-protest-shark-fin-soup-muji-video … [Read more...]
Protect our Ecosystems
Protect the Sharks- Protect Ushttp://www.news.uwa.edu.au/201305215659/research/shark-conservation-holds-key-healthy-marine-ecosystem … [Read more...]
