Conservation

Seastewards.org: Petition Shark Sanctuary= Stop Shark fin and Fin products 1 Reply

Provide a San Francisco Sanctuary for Sharks. Each year tens of millions of sharks are being killed for their fins alone in the practice called shark finning, and as bycatch in industrial longline fi…

Started by Katrien Vandevelde. Last reply by Laurence 20 hours ago.

other Links to Shark Conservation

Maybe you know them already   www.bite-back.com   they show us in live how many sharks have been slaughtered this year...a nightmare! You can also buy calendar with stunning images of sharks (but not…

Tagged: Adopt, Petition, Trust, Shark, Back

Started by Laurence Mar 2.

Did Hollywood Kill the Sharks?

Did Hollywood Kill the Sharks? Hollywood and the general media's depiction of sharks over the past several decades has made people turn away when the topic of shark extinction is broached. General fe…

Tagged: soup, fin, advocacy, shark

Started by Patty Civalleri Mar 1.

HK Shark Foundation: Petition for CITES inclusion for eight shark species at the Doha meeting for CITES in March, 2010.

Sharks are apex predators and a crucial part in maintaining equilibrium of the marine food chain. However, the excessive demand for shark products has contributed to the rapid decline of many species…

Started by Katrien Vandevelde Feb 25.

Changing Perceptions.....

I want to know ideas on changing people's perceptions of sharks both small island communities and residents from over seas.Where I live, sharks are seen by locals and residents as a threat to fish st…

Tagged: education, advice, conservation, awareness, sharks

Started by Karen Stone Feb 18.

Shark Nets 11 Replies

A personal hate of mine. I would like to see them all removed including drumlines. Would love to hear from anyone who has heard of potential ideas of what to use instead of this barbaric method (have…

Started by Rowena. Last reply by Rowena Feb 12.

Please support Hawaii's shark eco-tourism! 1 Reply

Hawaiian shark eco-tours are under attack once again. We all know that shark eco-tourism promotes appreciation and understanding of these magnificent and vital animals. Please help to support Hawaii'…

Tagged: Eco-Tourism, Shark, Hawaii

Started by Mary O'Malley. Last reply by Scuba Shark Feb 4.

Help Save the Cheetah of the Sea: The Australian Marine Conservation Society

The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), an international body, has listed the shortfin mako, longfin mako and porbeagle as species requiring urgent international conservation action. As a signator…

Started by Katrien Vandevelde Jan 24.