The 16th meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was a historic event for marine species. The proposals to protect three kinds of sharks and two kinds of manta rays were upheld in the final debate on March 14th. This means that trade regulations will help these endangered species to recover. Read more from the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21781949
Permanent Mission of The Republic of Palau 