The LET SHARKS LIVE network was inspired with the announcement of
"The Global Shark Assessment", that at the current rates of decline, extinction is indicated
for a high fraction of oceanic shark species, in ten to fifteen years.
This was further proven with two very recent PEW - LENFEST reports about the
SHARK DECLINES IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA
and
ATLANTIC SHARKS AT RISK
We felt that urgent action was necessary, and decided to take advantage of the communication potential of the Internet, and link together with other shark protection organizations and groups, in a global network Internet think tank, something that has never been possible before.
Through instantaneous communication among us, we can discuss, inspire, synchronize our efforts, maximize our efficiency, and share information, ideas and relevant written material. Together we can target global issues and campaigns with a much stronger force, thus having a better success possibility. We can reach out and raise awareness to a wider spectrum thus showing the real threats that sharks are facing today.
With this in mind, we decided to dedicate 2009 as
"THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE SHARK".
Our fondest wish is to see the retreat of sharks from extinction's horizon.
We welcome, and thank you for joining and supporting us in this ambitious project!
~Alex and Ila~
2009 - Year Of The Shark
This is a great organization and I wanted to share it with those who are interested in shark conservation. Do what you can to help support them in their efforts!
Carolyn:shark2:
