Our scientists
Here we profile some of the scientists from IUCN's network who are attending the CITES conference. They work closely with the plant and animal species being discussed at the meeting and provide the latest biological knowledge essential for allowing governments to make well-informed and scientifically-based decisions.
Meet the shark’s advocate
Although they spark fear in many people, sharks in fact have more reasons to be afraid of people. Deputy-Chair of IUCN Shark Specialist Group, Sonja Fordham, has devoted her life and career to protecting sharks from irresponsible human activity and to securing a better future for the much-maligned creatures. Her work has focused on promoting sound shark fishing limits and bans on the wasteful practice of 'finning' – slicing off a shark’s valuable fins and discarding the body at sea. …
18 Mar 2010 | News story
Saving the bright side of the sea
There are two sides to Yvonne Sadovy’s passion: one unveils the colourful, inspiring and spectacular nature of the oceans, while the other reveals the destructive impacts of unsustainable international species trade and the consequences that this can have on fishing communities and marine ecosystems. …
04 Mar 2010 | News story
