Hammerhead fins in Hong Kong traced mainly to Eastern Pacific

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 08:30 in Biology & Nature

For the first time, researchers have traced the origins of shark fins from the retail market in Hong Kong back to the location where the sharks were first caught. This will allow them to identify “high-risk” supply chains for illegal trade and better enforce international trade regulations. FIU Marine Scientist Demian Chapman led a team […]

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