US suspends Mexico's wild shrimp imports over failure to protect sea turtles

The country's sea turtle protection program did not meet US standards, according to the State Department.

Sea turtles need more protection in Mexico, according to the US State Department. — Sea turtles need more protection in Mexico, according to the US State Department.Foto: NOAA

Rachel Sapin

Published 3 May 2021, 19:51Updated 3 May 2021, 19:51

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