Demand Sammy the Whale Shark%u2019s Freedom
Target:
Whale Shark, Antlantis the Palm, threatended with extingtion
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Take Action: Demand Sammy the Whale Sharks Freedom!
For months now, the Atlantis Resort in Dubai has kept a whale shark in captivity, which has become affectionately known by Dubai residents as Sammy. The resort heralded Sammy the whale shark as the star attraction of its aquarium during the resorts grand opening last Fall. Since then, countless conservationists and concerned citizens have contacted local media in Dubai as well as the resort demanding the whale sharks release back into the wild. The aquarium claims to have -rescued- the shark and is keeping it for -medical observation- but has made no efforts to rehabilitate the shark. I recently received additional news that the resort intends to open the aquarium as a special diving attraction, where resort patrons can pay to dive with the whale shark in its tank. I am very concerned for the safety of this whale shark and demands its release back into the ocean immediately. The timing is excellent, as divers have reported several recent sightings of whale sharks off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and Oman in recent weeks as part of their migratory pattern. Whale sharks can reach lengths of up to 15-meters in the ocean, dive to depths below 980 meters, and migrate thousands of kilometers through open water. Whale sharks are vulnerable to extinction and often die in captivity. Multiple whale sharks have died in recent years at the Georgia Aquarium, raising concerns about efforts to keep whale sharks in captivity and emphasizing the need to protect the species in the wild from environmental devastation and the growing shark finning industry.
I was recently encouraged by Sentosa World Resorts decision not to move forward with their proposed whale shark exhibit in Singapore, in response to growing opposition from conservation groups globally and nearly 9,000 signatures on a petition website. I want to encourages Atlantis to follow Sentosa s excellent example. Help save Sammy the whale shark today and sign this petion.
And you can do even more by writing to Atlantis The Palm, Dubai demanding the release of this magnificent and ecologically important animal:
For General Enquiries the headquater is in Florida
info@atlantisthepalm.com
971 4 426 0000
Media Relations
Ashley McBain
ashley.mcbain@kerzner.com
971 4 426 0325
For months now, the Atlantis Resort in Dubai has kept a whale shark in captivity, which has become affectionately known by Dubai residents as Sammy. The resort heralded Sammy the whale shark as the star attraction of its aquarium during the resorts grand opening last Fall. Since then, countless conservationists and concerned citizens have contacted local media in Dubai as well as the resort demanding the whale sharks release back into the wild. The aquarium claims to have -rescued- the shark and is keeping it for -medical observation- but has made no efforts to rehabilitate the shark. I recently received additional news that the resort intends to open the aquarium as a special diving attraction, where resort patrons can pay to dive with the whale shark in its tank. I am very concerned for the safety of this whale shark and demands its release back into the ocean immediately. The timing is excellent, as divers have reported several recent sightings of whale sharks off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and Oman in recent weeks as part of their migratory pattern. Whale sharks can reach lengths of up to 15-meters in the ocean, dive to depths below 980 meters, and migrate thousands of kilometers through open water. Whale sharks are vulnerable to extinction and often die in captivity. Multiple whale sharks have died in recent years at the Georgia Aquarium, raising concerns about efforts to keep whale sharks in captivity and emphasizing the need to protect the species in the wild from environmental devastation and the growing shark finning industry.
I was recently encouraged by Sentosa World Resorts decision not to move forward with their proposed whale shark exhibit in Singapore, in response to growing opposition from conservation groups globally and nearly 9,000 signatures on a petition website. I want to encourages Atlantis to follow Sentosa s excellent example. Help save Sammy the whale shark today and sign this petion.
And you can do even more by writing to Atlantis The Palm, Dubai demanding the release of this magnificent and ecologically important animal:
For General Enquiries the headquater is in Florida
info@atlantisthepalm.com
971 4 426 0000
Media Relations
Ashley McBain
ashley.mcbain@kerzner.com
971 4 426 0325
Take Action: Demand Sammy the Whale Sharks Freedom!
For months now, the Atlantis Resort in Dubai has kept a whale shark in captivity, which has become affectionately known by Dubai residents as Sammy. The resort heralded Sammy the whale shark as the star attraction of its aquarium during the resorts grand opening last Fall. Since then, countless conservationists and concerned citizens have contacted local media in Dubai as well as the resort demanding the whale sharks release back into the wild. The aquarium claims to have -rescued- the shark and is keeping it for -medical observation- but has made no efforts to rehabilitate the shark. I recently received additional news that the resort intends to open the aquarium as a special diving attraction, where resort patrons can pay to dive with the whale shark in its tank. I am very concerned for the safety of this whale shark and demands its release back into the ocean immediately. The timing is excellent, as divers have reported several recent sightings of whale sharks off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and Oman in recent weeks as part of their migratory pattern. Whale sharks can reach lengths of up to 15-meters in the ocean, dive to depths below 980 meters, and migrate thousands of kilometers through open water. Whale sharks are vulnerable to extinction and often die in captivity. Multiple whale sharks have died in recent years at the Georgia Aquarium, raising concerns about efforts to keep whale sharks in captivity and emphasizing the need to protect the species in the wild from environmental devastation and the growing shark finning industry.
I was recently encouraged by Sentosa World Resorts decision not to move forward with their proposed whale shark exhibit in Singapore, in response to growing opposition from conservation groups globally and nearly 9,000 signatures on a petition website. I want to encourages Atlantis to follow Sentosa s excellent example. Help save Sammy the whale shark today and sign this petion.
And you can do even more by writing to Atlantis The Palm, Dubai demanding the release of this magnificent and ecologically important animal:
For General Enquiries the headquater is in Florida
info@atlantisthepalm.com
971 4 426 0000
Media Relations
Ashley McBain
ashley.mcbain@kerzner.com
971 4 426 0325
For months now, the Atlantis Resort in Dubai has kept a whale shark in captivity, which has become affectionately known by Dubai residents as Sammy. The resort heralded Sammy the whale shark as the star attraction of its aquarium during the resorts grand opening last Fall. Since then, countless conservationists and concerned citizens have contacted local media in Dubai as well as the resort demanding the whale sharks release back into the wild. The aquarium claims to have -rescued- the shark and is keeping it for -medical observation- but has made no efforts to rehabilitate the shark. I recently received additional news that the resort intends to open the aquarium as a special diving attraction, where resort patrons can pay to dive with the whale shark in its tank. I am very concerned for the safety of this whale shark and demands its release back into the ocean immediately. The timing is excellent, as divers have reported several recent sightings of whale sharks off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and Oman in recent weeks as part of their migratory pattern. Whale sharks can reach lengths of up to 15-meters in the ocean, dive to depths below 980 meters, and migrate thousands of kilometers through open water. Whale sharks are vulnerable to extinction and often die in captivity. Multiple whale sharks have died in recent years at the Georgia Aquarium, raising concerns about efforts to keep whale sharks in captivity and emphasizing the need to protect the species in the wild from environmental devastation and the growing shark finning industry.
I was recently encouraged by Sentosa World Resorts decision not to move forward with their proposed whale shark exhibit in Singapore, in response to growing opposition from conservation groups globally and nearly 9,000 signatures on a petition website. I want to encourages Atlantis to follow Sentosa s excellent example. Help save Sammy the whale shark today and sign this petion.
And you can do even more by writing to Atlantis The Palm, Dubai demanding the release of this magnificent and ecologically important animal:
For General Enquiries the headquater is in Florida
info@atlantisthepalm.com
971 4 426 0000
Media Relations
Ashley McBain
ashley.mcbain@kerzner.com
971 4 426 0325
Take Action: Demand Sammy the Whale Sharks Freedom!
For months now, the Atlantis Resort in Dubai has kept a whale shark in captivity, which has become affectionately known by Dubai residents as %u201CSammy.%u201D The resort heralded Sammy the whale shark as the star attraction of its aquarium during the resort%u2019s grand opening last Fall. Since then, countless conservationists and concerned citizens have contacted local media in Dubai as well as the resort demanding the whale sharks release back into the wild. The aquarium claims to have %u201Crescued%u201D the shark and is keeping it for %u201Cmedical observation%u201D but has made no efforts to rehabilitate the shark. I recently received additional news that the resort intends to open the aquarium as a special diving attraction, where resort patrons can pay to dive with the whale shark in its tank. I am very concerned for the safety of this whale shark and demands its release back into the ocean immediately. The timing is excellent, as divers have reported several recent sightings of whale sharks off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and Oman in recent weeks as part of their migratory pattern. Whale sharks can reach lengths of up to 15-meters in the ocean, dive to depths below 980 meters, and migrate thousands of kilometers through open water. Whale sharks are vulnerable to extinction and often die in captivity. Multiple whale sharks have died in recent years at the Georgia Aquarium, raising concerns about efforts to keep whale sharks in captivity and emphasizing the need to protect the species in the wild from environmental devastation and the growing shark finning industry.
I am verry encouraged by Sentosa World Resort%u2019s decision not to move forward with their proposed whale shark exhibit in Singapore, in response to growing opposition from conservation groups globally and nearly 9,000 signatures on a petition website. I encourages Atlantis to follow Sentosa%u2019s excellent example. Help save Sammy the whale shark today and sign this petion.
And you can do even more by writing to Atlantis The Palm, Dubai demanding the release of this magnificent and ecologically important animal:
For General Enquiries the headquater is in Florida
info@atlantisthepalm.com
971 4 426 0000
Media Relations
Ashley McBain
ashley.mcbain@kerzner.com
971 4 426 0325
We signed the "Demand Sammy the Whale Shark%u2019s Freedom" petition!
# 182:
12:53 pm PST, Dec 26,
Amrita Kumar, Netherlands
# 181:
1:29 pm PST, Dec 11,
Michelle McLean, Indiana
# 180:
1:03 am PST, Dec 10,
Sally Cooper, United Kingdom
# 179:
5:06 am PST, Nov 30,
Name not displayed, Austria
# 178:
4:29 pm PST, Nov 23,
Jennifer Hall, Tennessee
# 177:
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7:46 am PST, Nov 19,
Maria Fongaro, Italy
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# 176:
5:46 am PST, Nov 2,
Eilish Macpherson, Florida
# 175:
9:19 am PDT, Oct 31,
Helle Collin, Denmark
# 174:
3:22 am PDT, Oct 29,
Name not displayed, South Africa
It saddens me that such a gentle creature of the vast oceans are kept captive for the sake of being a 'tourist attraction'. It is wrong and very cruel. The well-being of this whale must come first. People must stop playing 'god' when it comes to nature. Set Sammy free. Find some other object to bring in money from tourism. It is disgusting and unnecessary. I hugely object to keeping Sammy in captivity.
It saddens me that such a gentle creature of the vast oceans are kept captive for the sake of being a 'tourist attraction'. It is wrong and very cruel. The well-being of this whale must come first. People must stop playing 'god' when it comes to nature. Set Sammy free. Find some other object to bring in money from tourism. It is disgusting and unnecessary. I hugely object to keeping Sammy in captivity.
# 173:
3:43 pm PDT, Oct 18,
Tabatha Horn, Virginia
# 172:
9:29 am PDT, Oct 18,
Name not displayed, Philippines
# 171:
6:58 am PDT, Oct 18,
Kim De Vroe, Spain
# 170:
6:25 am PDT, Oct 7,
Christian Van Zijp, Netherlands
# 169:
1:03 am PDT, Oct 4,
Line HERTHA, France
# 168:
7:49 am PDT, Oct 3,
Forest Venkat, India
# 167:
9:43 pm PDT, Sep 28,
Trudi Radabaugh, South Carolina
set him free!
set him free!
# 166:
9:33 am PDT, Sep 27,
Isabella Bauer, Germany
# 165:
10:36 am PDT, Sep 24,
Name not displayed, Germany
Every animal has the right to be free, like every human does!
Every animal has the right to be free, like every human does!
# 164:
12:04 am PDT, Sep 24,
Maren Heinig, Australia
# 163:
11:42 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Ramona Novi, Italy
# 162:
7:08 am PDT, Sep 23,
B. Buchanan, Canada
# 161:
1:28 am PDT, Sep 23,
Wanda Souza, Florida
# 160:
8:02 am PDT, Sep 22,
Leonie Schaefer, Germany
A whale shark is not a pet! He belongs to the ocean!
A whale shark is not a pet! He belongs to the ocean!
# 159:
4:15 am PDT, Sep 22,
Cecilia Bowerman, Australia
# 158:
2:54 am PDT, Sep 22,
Nicolette Ludolphi, Germany
# 157:
2:07 am PDT, Sep 22,
Brenda Picciche', Italy
# 156:
1:13 am PDT, Sep 22,
Ines Klante, Germany
Sammy will be happier in the wild!
Sammy will be happier in the wild!
# 155:
12:59 am PDT, Sep 22,
Isolde Kernbach, Germany
liberty and justice for the whales..!!!!!!!!!!!!
liberty and justice for the whales..!!!!!!!!!!!!
# 154:
8:36 pm PDT, Sep 21,
Name not displayed, Missouri
all animals need a place to grow and be free
all animals need a place to grow and be free
# 153:
6:22 pm PDT, Sep 21,
Candice Banks, Ohio
# 152:
1:10 pm PDT, Sep 21,
Jamie Sisco, Florida
PLEASE DON'T STARVE ANOTHER WHALE SHARK TO DEATH!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!
PLEASE DON'T STARVE ANOTHER WHALE SHARK TO DEATH!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!
# 151:
10:58 am PDT, Sep 21,
Rita Kerkhofs, Belgium
