Shark fin soup is a delicacy in Asia. But its popularity is helping to decimate shark populations. However, governments voted Monday (today) to protect five species of the predators. Preliminary approval came at a U.N. meeting on wildlife trade in Bangkok, Thailand.

Conservationists having been trying for years to protect sharks. Success finally came at this year’s meeting of CITES — the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Governments also voted … [Read More]

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