Three species of critically endangered but commercially valuable shark have been given added protection at the Cites meeting in Bangkok.
The body, which regulates trade in flora and fauna, voted by a two thirds majority to upgrade the status of these sharks.
Campaigners hailed the move as historic and said that the vote represented a major breakthrough for marine conservation.
See full Article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21741648
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