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CITES Strengthens Protections for Sharks and Rays: 70+ Species Added

Dec 1, 2025

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CITES Strengthens Protections for Sharks and Rays: 70+ Species Added

New this week — CITES parties agreed to list more than 70 shark and ray species under tighter trade controls, aiming to curb overfishing and the illegal fins trade. The decision could reduce commercial pressure and improve cross-border enforcement for vulnerable populations.

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Wales’ Biodiversity Crisis: Nearly 3,000 Species Now at Risk

Nov 26, 2025

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Wales’ Biodiversity Crisis: Nearly 3,000 Species Now at Risk

New this week — nearly 3,000 species in Wales are now flagged as at-risk, with many plants, fungi, and invertebrates surviving in only a handful of sites. Targeted habitat action and strengthened local protections could still turn the tide.

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