Lawmakers Seek to End Florida's Key Role in Shark Fin Trade - AP News
“In this Jan. 29, 2020 photo made available by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, confiscated hammerhead shark fins are displayed at the Port of Miami. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, that the shipment of dried fins was believed to have originated in South America and was likely bound for Asia. Officials estimate the total commercial value of 18 boxes of fins to be between $700,000 and $1 million. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via AP)”
Did you hear yesterday's good news? The #NoFinFL Senate bill (SB 680) passed its first committee hearing with a unanimous vote! The The Washington Times did a write up about the hearing, along with the news that came out yesterday of 1,400 lbs. of shark fins seized at the Miami Port. Link below to read the full story!