This species will be considered for protection under CITES at the next meeting of the parties.  The case is based on the level of exploitation for the restuarant trade.

Mary

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> Wedi ei archwilio am feirysau gan Amgueddfeydd ac Orielau Cenedlaethol Cymru. Checked for viruses by National Museums & Galleries of Wales.
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> For those not aware that Lithophaga lithophaga is a protected species, I refer to the website of the Council of Europe and more particularly to the Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats. Lithophaga lithophaga is included in Appendix II (valid since 5 March 1998) and is therefore a strictly protected fauna species. The website can be consulted at:
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> http://www.ecnc.nl/doc/europe/legislat/bernapp2.html
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> Best regards,
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> Henk K. Mienis
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