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Call for a Global Ban on the Brutal Practice of Shark Finning
Target: William Hogarth,, Administrator, National Marine Fisheries ServiceSponsored by: Care2, Care2
It's too barbaric to imagine, but it happens all too often. Fishermen catch a shark, slice off its fins, and then, cast it back into the water to bleed a slow, painful death. Whats worse, this practice has accelerated in recent years, driven by increased consumer demand for shark fin soup across Asia, where it is considered a delicacy.
Shark finning is pushing the species dangerously close to extinction. Recent studies show the shark population has declined roughly 90% since the 1950s, with exploitation worsening in recent years. But the oceans cannot thrive without predator species -- indeed, sharks play a critical role in maintaining the health of our marine ecosystems.
But theres reason for hope. Just last month, the 63 nations that comprise the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) approved a binding U.S. proposal to ban shark finning in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. This is a big step forward, as its the first time there has been a coordinated, multilateral effort to ban this cruel practice on the open seas.
We must not lose momentum urge U.S. officials to pursue a global ban on shark finning and an end to this barbaric practice, which continues at alarming and unsustainable rates in the Pacific Ocean and other international waters.
Shark finning is pushing the species dangerously close to extinction. Recent studies show the shark population has declined roughly 90% since the 1950s, with exploitation worsening in recent years. But the oceans cannot thrive without predator species -- indeed, sharks play a critical role in maintaining the health of our marine ecosystems.
But theres reason for hope. Just last month, the 63 nations that comprise the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) approved a binding U.S. proposal to ban shark finning in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. This is a big step forward, as its the first time there has been a coordinated, multilateral effort to ban this cruel practice on the open seas.
We must not lose momentum urge U.S. officials to pursue a global ban on shark finning and an end to this barbaric practice, which continues at alarming and unsustainable rates in the Pacific Ocean and other international waters.
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THIS IS A CRUEL & INHUMANE WAY FOR MAN TO TREAT SHARKS WHOSE NUMBERS ARE ALSO BEING DEPLETED. SAY "NO "TO SHARK FIN SOUP "NOW"
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we must protect all wildlife and their habitat. shark finning is unnecessary and extremely cruel!!!
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We must maintain a balance in our oceans. When will we learn...when it's too late? When we,too, have perished for our lack of foresight?
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The obvious decline in shark stocks is going to dangerously upset the eco-system. What other predator replaces it??
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They are interesting, amazing creatures that play an important role in the ecosystems of the oceans. Also the practice of Shark Finning is simply a barbaric act - it is a disgusting human waste of a valueable life and animal.
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The practice of shark finning must be stopped because it is cruel and barbaric. Someone must hold the people who brutalize in this way accountable as well.
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Shark finning is totally disgusting and should be banned immediately.
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Sharks Play such an important role in the ecosystem of the sea.
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all living creatures deserve respect.
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Sharks are endangered and it is cruel and inhumane to Finn them.
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Civilized persons and nations should not engage in cruelty.
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again, the force of human destruction for its own sake is reaping its toll -when we gonna learn??
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The practice known as shark finning is brutal and inhumane. Not only does it leave the animal to suffer a slow tortured death, it represents an unnatural disruption to the ocean ecosystem. It will cause a ripple that will first cause the oceans to become unbalanced, and will eventually be followed by a natural imbalance the world over.
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This is unbelievable when are we going to treat animals with more care & respect. Stop the abuse now!
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This is one more inhumane act of the human race. Oh God, when will these atrocities STOP....?!
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They play a part in the grand scheme of nature and we have no right to exploit them for profit!
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they are vital to the earth's ecosystem
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Stop the cruelties. Sharks do not deserve to be killed just for stupid human greeds.
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TO BRUTALLY DESTROY A SPECIES FOR THE SAKE OF EASY PROFIT IS NOT ONLY NEARSIGHTED AND CALLOUS,IT IS EXTREMELY STUPID!
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it is a living being.
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The toll of human destruction is fast leading to the shark's extinction.
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this is cruel. plain and simple! stop this abuse!
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I think people caught finning sharks should have their arms and legs cut off.
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