Uncovering Indonesia’s illegal shark trade [2]: Regulators and traders play cat and mouse
Companies and individuals trading sharks and rays illegally use various methods and loopholes to avoid regulations and detection.
Tag: wildlife trade
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Uncovering Indonesia’s illegal shark trade [1]: Tracing shark fins from Papua to Java, and on to China
Hundreds of sharks and rays, some endangered and protected, are landed at various ports in Java. Journalist Asnawi finds there are no officials monitoring this trade.
Wildlife trade in North Sulawesi and the threat of zoonoses
North Sulawesi has a high risk of disease transmission from wild animals to domestic livestock and humans. Apart from the rich biodiversity of the island, the local habit of meat consumption exposes communities to zoonotic diseases.