CITES highlighted marine species protection at the UN Ocean Conference, emphasizing enforcement and traceability for over 2,000 listed marine species. Meanwhile, Costa Rica lost its ocean conservation award amid shark fin trafficking controversies, with organizations citing broken commitments on hammerhead shark protection despite the country's role as a major shark fin export hub to Asian markets.
International Marine Conservation Faces Implementation and Enforcement Gaps
CITES highlighted marine species protection at the UN Ocean Conference, emphasizing enforcement and traceability for over 2,000 listed marine species. Meanwhile, Costa Rica lost its ocean conservation award amid shark fin trafficking controversies, with organizations citing broken commitments on hammerhead shark protection despite the country's role as a major shark fin export hub to Asian markets.