Minke whale and Bryde's whale
All the great whales, including these two species, have been included on CITES Appendix I since the International Whaling Commission (IWC), the primary international management body for whaling, agreed that a moratorium on commercial whaling would become effective in 1986. Until all the management measures are in place to ensure that whaling nations do not repeat their past practice of unsustainable whaling, it is critical that CITES Parties do not undertake any actions that would undermine the effectiveness of the IWC.
Humphead wrasse
Humphead wrasse is part of the "live reef food fish trade". In this trade, rare species like this command the highest prices, ranging from $US90-170/kg in Hong Kong. Classified as "Vulnerable" by IUCN, there are currently no international measures in place to monitor or control the trade. Given the nature of the market for this species and the lack of coordinated management measures, a CITES Appendix II listing is critical. Without it, this species will continue its current decline.
Hawksbill sea turtles
Hawksbill sea turtles are threatened by, among other things, demand for their beautiful shells; the species is the sole source of "tortoiseshell" used to make curios and jewellery. Despite protection under international and national laws, there remains a large volume of illegal trade in tortoiseshell and other hawksbill products.
All the great whales, including these two species, have been included on CITES Appendix I since the International Whaling Commission (IWC), the primary international management body for whaling, agreed that a moratorium on commercial whaling would become effective in 1986. Until all the management measures are in place to ensure that whaling nations do not repeat their past practice of unsustainable whaling, it is critical that CITES Parties do not undertake any actions that would undermine the effectiveness of the IWC.
Humphead wrasse
Humphead wrasse is part of the "live reef food fish trade". In this trade, rare species like this command the highest prices, ranging from $US90-170/kg in Hong Kong. Classified as "Vulnerable" by IUCN, there are currently no international measures in place to monitor or control the trade. Given the nature of the market for this species and the lack of coordinated management measures, a CITES Appendix II listing is critical. Without it, this species will continue its current decline.
Hawksbill sea turtles
Hawksbill sea turtles are threatened by, among other things, demand for their beautiful shells; the species is the sole source of "tortoiseshell" used to make curios and jewellery. Despite protection under international and national laws, there remains a large volume of illegal trade in tortoiseshell and other hawksbill products.