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A total ban on shark fishing, along with the import, export or any other sale of shark products, has been introduced by the Bahamian Government.
The legislation, which was finalised on Tuesday to immediate effect, applies to all territorial waters of the Bahamas, amounting to some 630,000 sq km (243,244 sq miles). Read the complete article from Diver Net.
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HASTINGS: Time to improve the Endangered Species Act
May 18, 2012 - When the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law in 1973 by President Nixon, he spoke about the importance of preserving “the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed.” I believe that goal is as important today as it was back then. However, after nearly 40 years, it’s time to take a fresh, honest look at the law and consider whether there are ways it could be improved to do a better job of protecting and recovering species.
