Strengthening the Implementation of CITES in Mexico for Appendix II Listed Sharks

Strengthening the Implementation of CITES in Mexico for Appendix II Listed Sharks

Grantee Mexican Society of Cartilaginous Fish
Location Mexico
Grant Amount 20,000
Duration 1 year
Type of Grant Small Grant
Status: Completed

Up to date, nine commercially relevant Mexican sharks are listed in Appendix II of CITES. Prior to export, CITES Scientific Authority in Mexico (CONABIO) issues Non-Detrimental Findings to support the sustainability of exports, and arrival notices are a key element to their expedition. This project will increase the reliability in arrival notices by training trainers (local champions) in the main fishing camps of the Pacific in the States, which accounts for 70% of total shark landings.