June 9 2022 – Bridgetown, Barbados – The waters of the Caribbean are home to certain commercially exploited aquatic species, notably queen conch and sharks, which are included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Queen conch fisheries contribute significantly to the livelihoods of communities in the region, and bring about economic opportunities through international trade in the region. The sustainable use, management and monitoring of these species, […]