P.M. BRIEFING : Shrimp Ban to Save Turtles Seen
The United States could ban shrimp imports from Latin American and Caribbean nations unless they take steps to protect turtles, the State Department said today. The announcement drew a cautious response from affected countries and praise from environmentalists.
Nations that do not come up with a plan by May 1 to protect endangered sea turtles from getting caught in shrimp nets face a ban on U.S. shrimp imports, the department said.
“We think that is a positive step,” said Ginette Hemley of the World Wildlife Fund. She said Caribbean basin turtles are among the most endangered turtle species in the world.
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