Nature and Biodiversity
Will Hawaii ban purposeful killing and abuse of sharks and rays?
Sharks and rays in the US state of Hawaii could be protected under new legislation which would target individuals who purposefully kill them.
Lorraine is a freelance writer for EcoWatch. Her journalism career began in New York City, where she received a M.A. from NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, and where she worked at several entertainment and lifestyle publications, including the New York Post’s Page Six.
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