Dossier
US Moratorium Protection Act
Coverage of US Moratorium Protection Act in the Nexus archive.
- China’s shark finning could lead to US seafood sanctions
The Center for Biological Diversity has petitioned the U.S. government to sanction China over its shark finning practices, which contribute to a global decline in shark populations. Chinese-flagged vessels are accused of legally evading oversight while engaging in brutal finning, prompting potential U.S. seafood import bans worth $1.5 billion.