New Shark Repellent for Pelagic Longline Fisheries

Shark Defense Technologies is developing a new shark repellent, SuperPolyShark, to be used in pelagic longline fisheries.

Call for Public Comment on Skate Management in Alaska's EEZ

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted and Amendment (104) to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI). Amendment 104, if approved, would designate six areas of skate egg concentrations, or skate nurseries, as Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPC) in the BSAI.

Indonesia Enforcing Manta Ray Regulations

In February the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries banned the hunting and trading of manta rays throughout the country. Authorities are now cracking down on the illegal sale of their parts along with other protected marine species, including sharks and turtles. Four traffickers were arrested during August and September for selling manta ray gills and snouts, and other animal products, these mark the first law enforcement actions under the new regulations.