Some good news for the sharks

[Deefstes]

OK so the stupid loophole is plugged. Let's hope the sharks get some reprieve now.

Shark Conservation Act Becomes Law | Wired Science | Wired.com

 

[Wantonmien]

Deefstes,

A good article and what a pity it's not global - as alas it's still 'business as usual' in a lot of Asia.

Lockhart Road Hong Kong ~ Last month.

 

[Deefstes]

Yeah, isn't that just sickening to see!

 

[diver65]

Yeah, isn't that just sickening to see!

So if I read correctly, it is still possible to fin if they keep the entire body of the shark on the boat?

 

[Wantonmien]

Diver65,

Correct, sharks can still be hauled on board, and the fins cut off - and there's still a long way to go until finning and the demand for fins is reduced, and shark fin soup is removed from the menus. Every little tightening of the laws helps I'm sure - but I do wonder if it will now be enforced in full ?

To quote from the article "The act also allows the United States to block seafood imports from countries that permit shark finning"

One wonders why it says "allows" and does not say such ban on imports "will" or "has been" imposed, and I'd be interested to know which countries the US has banned seafood imports from ? ....

Here's another effort going on - please do get your name on it -

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/stop-sharkfinning-in-sipadan/

In addition, main protection society in Taiwan is currently making people more aware of finning and the need for its reduction, article is in chinese language, but here's the link 台灣動物社會研究會

Meanwhile - down at the coastal markets, shark meat is readily available and sold, and yes that is shark meat !

 

[jbilicska]

Thanks I signed the petition today. Slowly but surely the tide is turning.
Our Congressmen do listen every now and then.