Illinois Measure to Protect Sharks Gains Further Ground

The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education (COARE), applauds the Illinois Senate Standing Committee on Environment for passing a bill to end Illinois' contribution to the dire collapse of shark populations worldwide. If enacted, Illinois will join four Pacific States – California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington – and the U.S. territories of Guam and Northern Mariana Islands in similar actions to provide critical protection to sharks and preserve the health of the world's ocean ecosystems by banning the possession, sale, trade, and distribution of shark fins...

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