Petition to outlaw the trade in shark fins in the USA
Over the last year several States in the US have successfully passed legislation that bans the trade in shark fins. This is generally considered to be the most effective way to stamp out this vile and...
View ArticleShark fins on sale at Jakarta Airport, Indonesia
The diversity and beauty offered by destinations such as Bali, Komodo, Raja Ampat and the Banda Islands has helped establish Indonesia as a popular destination for divers. But Indonesia is causing...
View ArticleEuropean Union proposes complete ban on shark finning
Following a consultation in 2010, the European Union is finally proposing a complete ban on shark finning by European fishing fleets. The ban is being proposed by EU fisheries commissioner Maria...
View ArticlePetition to ban shark fins in the United Kingdom
Contrary to popular belief shark fins are not banned in the United Kingdom, it is perfectly legal for restaurants to serve shark fin soup, and for shark cartilage to be used in so-called “health”...
View ArticleRunning for Reefs, Running for Sharks!
Daryl Farmer is a man with a passion for the oceans – in particular for sharks. He set up a website called Running 4 Reefs and he has set himself the admirable task of running the equivalent total...
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