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CITES Sanctions Mexico for Failing to Protect the Vaquita Porpoise
The Secretariat to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) announced today trade sanctions against Mexico for its...
AWI Funds Innovative, Humane Strategies to Resolve Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Today, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) announced the eight recipients of its Christine Stevens Wildlife Award who are developing creative tools and strategies to reduce...
CITES Turns 50: International Trade Agreement Must Do More to Respond to Global Biodiversity Crisis
Today, on World Wildlife Day, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild...
EU Plan to Protect Marine Species Threatens Seafood Exports to United States
The European Commission’s EU Action Plan released this week falls short of protecting and restoring marine species, and jeopardizes continued access for EU fish products...
Gulf of Maine Lobster Fishery Abandons Bid for Sustainable Certification
Washington, DC—In a move welcomed by the conservation community, the Gulf of Maine lobster fishery will no longer seek recertification under the “blue fish tick”...