Papahānaumokuākea is a sacred place with deep cosmological significance to Native Hawaiians who have a genealogical relationship to all living things in the Hawaiian archipelago. The Monument is a mixed (natural and cultural) World Heritage Site. It preserves sacred places, stories, artifacts, and strong Polynesian cultural ties to the land and seas, dating back more than a thousand years.
Read MoreThe Weird, Wild and Nearly Extinct Sawfish
Currently in the news is an account of unusual spinning behavior and deaths in an Unusual Mortality Event, potentially attributed to a neurological pathogen off the coast of Florida. The global populations of all five sawfish species have experienced historic declines greater than 90% due to fisheries overexploitation (directed and bycatch) and habitat loss. Consequently, three species are listed on the IUCN Red List as Critically Endangered, and two species are listed as Endangered. There is a very real risk that these unique species will be lost without urgent conservation action
Read MoreRESPECT FOR HAWAII FISH- NO AQ COLLECTION
Act now to permanently end commercial aquarium collection in Hawaii
A group of native Hawaiian and marine protection groups recently filed a formal petition with Hawaiʻi’s Board of Land and Natural Resources to enact a rule to prohibit collection of reef wildlife for the aquarium pet trade.
Read MoreURGENT ACTION TO PROTECT OCEANIC SHARKS
Shark Stewards is supporting the newly Proposed Rule: Retention Prohibition of Oceanic Whitetip Sharks in U.S. Atlantic Waters and Hammerhead Sharks in the U.S. Caribbean Sea.
Read MoreShark Stewards Adds Unfair Competition Claim in Plastic Pollution Lawsuit
Environmental Group in California Adds Unfair Competition Claim in Plastic Pollution Lawsuit
Earth Island Institute Files Amended Complaint Against Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and other defendants to hold them accountable for plastic pollution
Read More“Depredation” US Representatives Introduce SHARKED Act
The SHARKED Act sponsors widely represent the fishing industry including fishing guides and tournament organizers, who decry the partial or loss of their catch to a shark. The evidence that there is an increase in shark’s taking fish is anecdotal and not quantified.
Tell the House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries to base decisions on Science and Management, Not Emotion.
Sharktober Adventures
FARALLON ISLAND EXPEDITIONS- EXCLUSIVE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES SEPTEMBER- NOVEMBER, 2024 Experience and adventure in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary with Shark Steward’s expert naturalists. Visit the Devil’s Teeth, the home of […]
Read MoreNOAA seeks public comment on Chumash Heritage sanctuary draft proposal
Following input from tribal nations, state and federal agencies, conservationists and the public, NOAA has released a proposal to designate a 5,617-square-mile area offshore of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties in central California as Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.
Read MoreKEEP THE SHARKS ALIVE – SHARK WEEK
Given its significant viewership and media influence, Shark Week has a responsibility to strike a balance between entertainment and education, and not stray from science for the sake of sensationalism.
Read MoreKona Gold: the Yellow Tang
Due to its bright color and behavior, the yellow tang is also one of the most popular marine aquarium fish. Collected in the wild, Lemon Tangs can bring some of the highest prices for fish in the aquarium live fish trade.
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