Often called living fossils because of their striking resemblance to ocean creatures from half a billion years ago, chambered nautiluses are a delight to behold. They have up to 90 separate tentacles, and their fractal shell design is a mathematical wonder. Sadly they're being drastically overfished for the international shell trade.
But there's good news: 182 nations just ratified a decision to rein in the nautilus trade through an extensive permitting system.
And in response to a Center petition, the National Marine Fisheries Service has said Endangered Species Act protection may also be warranted. Our petition seeks to curb imports of nautilus shells and calls for the U.S. government to encourage the Philippines, Indonesia and other Indo-Pacific countries to enforce their environmental laws and stop unsustainable harvest.
Act now and urge the Fisheries Service to protect the nautilus before it's too late.
But there's good news: 182 nations just ratified a decision to rein in the nautilus trade through an extensive permitting system.
And in response to a Center petition, the National Marine Fisheries Service has said Endangered Species Act protection may also be warranted. Our petition seeks to curb imports of nautilus shells and calls for the U.S. government to encourage the Philippines, Indonesia and other Indo-Pacific countries to enforce their environmental laws and stop unsustainable harvest.
Act now and urge the Fisheries Service to protect the nautilus before it's too late.
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