REAL PEOPLE TAKING REAL ACTION TO SAVE SHARKS
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- Shark Kill Tournament Protest ...
Lynn Hall Park
Saturday, May 23 at 11:00am
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Good luck, little girl. Hope you enjoy your re-introduction into the wild.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts
Source: latimesblogs.latimes.com
A female great white shark that had resided in Monterey Bay Aquarium's Outer Bay exhibit since August was tagged and released today. The young predator, which was captured off Malibu, was set free offshore beyond the southern edge of Monterey...
Shark Safe Shark Truth launch event -- Nov. 19th -- Vancouver, BC. -- featuring guest speaker Nick Dulvy, IUCN Shark Specialist Group Co-Chair.
Source: www.sharktruth.com
Did you know that up to 80 million sharks are killed each year for shark fin soup? Sharks have existed for over 400 million years – long before dinosaurs even roamed the earth – but are being pushed to extinction due to the soaring demand for their fins. ...
Shark Safe Thomas Sergent Shark Saturdays at the Discovery Center Children's Museum in Rockford, IL, starts November 14th!
Source: sharksafe.blogspot.com
When you see articles or TV shows which portray sharks as bloodthirsty monsters, let the reporters and producers know that you don't approve.
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Great video coverage of the FWC's lemon shark workshop by the Shark Task Force: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/video/
Thanks, George!
The Shark Task Force looks at the people speaking out about protecting Lemon Sharks in Florida.
Length:2:24
Shark Safe Please thank Time Out magazine (Hong Kong) for agreeing to not publish articles or advertisements that endorse the eating of shark and other species that are endangered, such as bluefin tuna. Great job Shark Rescue and WWF Hong Kong!! We encourage all our supporters to write a message of thanks to the Time Out editor at: paul.kay@timeout.com.hk
Source: www.facebook.com
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Please vote to help Ben Horton save sharks in Costa Rica! Ben is up against a guy who is trying to save elephants which is also an admirable cause, but if we can help by voting for him, it will bring more attention to the sharks that need help so badly!. You can vote everyday and each vote enters you in a chance to wi...n a Mediterranean cruise!! You do have to input your name and e-mail address—a small price to pay to help save the sharks we love. Here is the note from his mom:
Ben has been working for some time on the shark finning issue. His latest goal that is the subject of this grant has to do with a marine area off the coast of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. It's crucial to the shark population there. Ben's been working with local marine biologists and UN representative, but this grant would go a long way to making this a reality.
Here's the website - don't forget you can vote everyday until Nov. 19th!Read More
Ben has been working for some time on the shark finning issue. His latest goal that is the subject of this grant has to do with a marine area off the coast of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. It's crucial to the shark population there. Ben's been working with local marine biologists and UN representative, but this grant would go a long way to making this a reality.
Here's the website - don't forget you can vote everyday until Nov. 19th!Read More
Source: channel.nationalgeographic.com
Two National Geographic Young Explorers go head-to-head to win $10,000 towards their expedition. Vote for your favorite, and you can win the adventure of a lifetime. Watch Expedition Week to find out who wins.
Shark Safe Here's a way to help raise money for ocean conservation -- that's free! Genuine Health makes natural health supplements -- and no shark products!! -- and they're donating money to the David Suzuki Foundation in support of healthy, sustainable oceans and fisheries.
Source: www.genuinehealth.com
Share your happy place and you could WIN 1 of 20 Genuine Health prize packs
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Please sign this new petition created by SSN friend Lydia Chung: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Stop-Sh
Lydia is starting a group in Vancouver whose mission is to remove shark fin soup from BC restaurants. She is looking to get 1500 signatures -- please help this important cause.
Source: www.thepetitionsite.com
sign and let restaurants know we do not support the killing and serving of shark fin in Vancouver, BC!
Source: sharksafe.blogspot.com
There was an excellent turnout of shark scientists, dive operators, conservation groups and concerned citizens who came together to present a coordinated and factual appeal to the FWC for protection of lemon sharks and the other large coastal shark species. ...
Location:Pro Dive International, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Time:9:00AM Monday, November 16th
Source: www.google.com
GENEVA — Asian demand for bluefin tuna, sharks' fins and ivory will come under scrutiny when 175 member states of the UN wildlife trade agency meet to consider trade restrictions, according to documents seen by AFP.
Shark Safe UK Dive Magazine UltraMarine story featuring Shark Rescue (with a nice mention of Shark Safe Network!). 'A Line in the Sand as a Call to Action'
Source: sharkrescue.com
Shark Safe "SHARKS are worth more alive than dead. New research shows the ocean predators draw a healthy chunk of the tourist dollar." Yes, yes, yes!!
Source: www.news.com.au
SHARKS are worth more alive than dead.
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Florida Fish & Wildlife Workshops to take public comments about the fate of lemon sharks start today! See the link for details and if you haven't signed the petition yet, please do! Thanks!! http://www.thepetitionsite.com/4/urgent-
Source: sharksafe.blogspot.com
Lemon Shark Public Workshops start today. If you can attend one of these meetings, it would make a big difference in the effort to protect these sharks!
RECENT ACTIVITY
Shark Safe discussed Monday Night FWC Meeting results on the Shark Safe discussion board.
