Facebook/Twitter Re-postings - Part 9 (PLAN 9!!!)

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Chinese websites ban sale of bear gall, shark fins

This is exactly what I am talking about. Social responsibility in the consumption zone is the answer! Educating those who do most of the consumption about the practices and hazards involved in eating shark fin and other items can and will make a difference. Again the questions becomes, is it too late? PLEASE SHARE

 

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_rel_topic?ie=UTF8&nodeId=200277280

This is good news - not surprising as Amazon has a track record of changing due to consumer pressure. The banned food items list now shows any items containing shark, whale or dolphin.

 

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theoceaniswonderful: Whale Shark feeding.jpg by...

This is how we should be seeing whale sharks -

 

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This is an amazing event that was caught on video. Underwater Avalanche! Looks quite scary... - DM Jim

Avalanche - Underwater Scuba diving in Los Cabos (México) - YouTube

 

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Huge Tiger Shark caught in Aussie Tournament - Shark Year Magazine

It really makes one wonder. You can't eat it, it's got way too much mercury in it's system. So basically, the point of catching and keeping (killing) this amazing creature is to 'prove' to the world how 'tough' you are. Seems to me that this person needs a major priority adjustment. This animal was obviously a very successful breeder - no more.....

 

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/10/opinion/changing-the-chemistry-of-earths-oceans.html?_r=1

Do we have the political will to stop harming the world's oceans? Sadly it does not appear so....

 

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From Dynamite Fishing to Sustainable Fishing | Your Olive Branch News - yobo

"Vince’s work to educate the town about dynamite and illegal fishing has been so successful that fishermen who were part of the problem have now come around. “Illegal fishermen are now stewards of the sea,” the mayor said as we met over lunch. “Those who were dynamiting the fish are now guarding the MPA.”"

THIS is how we change behavior! Showing those who consume that they either change their habits or have no future! This is a superb success story! Education of those who do the fishing/eating IS the key!

 

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Whites Drysuits | Facebook

Whites has a new Facebook fan page - please like them

 

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/13/s...more-is-harvested-for-omega-3-pills.html?_r=1

Krill for Omega-3? Not for me! I use flax seed oil! Omega-3,6, and 9! It also helps prevent the worry that I am contributing even more to the decline of the oceans!

 

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IUCN - Worrying declines for world

Declines for seabirds globally - more indications of ocean ecosystem trouble? Please share