Costa Rica Passes Blanket Ban on Shark Finning

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ecorazzi.com 11 Oct '12, 11am

Costa Rica Passes Blanket Ban on Shark Finning

While Costa Rica has had laws to protect sharks since 2001, there were loopholes (like allowing the importation of fins) that still made shark finning possible. President Laura Chinchilla has now closed those loopholes to protect sharks in the nation’s coastal waters. She told reporters at the signing ceremony, “Costa Rica may set an example to the world when it comes to environmental protection, but it must be noted that we had a significant lag when it comes to protecting the oceans.”

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