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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. What’s 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 thereÂ’s 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 itÂ’s 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 thereÂ’s 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 itÂ’s 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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Sharks are an important part of the ocean eco-system. Please protect these magnificent creatures.
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Every animal is onthis earth for a reason. Leave THEM ALONE!!!!!!!
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No olvidemos que el ritmo actual de extinción de especies es tremendamente superior al ritmo natural y los humanos no podemos eludir nuestra responsabilidad.
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nature need respect
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ARRETEZ LE MASSACRE DES REQUINS..... L'HOMME EST PIRE QUE LE REQUIN..... LA PEUR DE CET ANIMAL NE JUSTIFIE PAS SON INSTINCTION......
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as all predators,sharks keep le heal of the sealife eating wounded or illed ones no species are evil,only humane are,acting like they do
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Sharks play a vital role in the ocean environment.They deserve respect and protection as all other species do not unbelievable barbaric treatment like this.
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this is a barbaric thing to do. How do they sleep at night????????/
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