update:
It seems the number of 200 dead animals was way too conservative. Now with all the dried fins examined in the ship's hold, it may be more , way more than that. It seems the vietnamese followed the famous practice of "live finning" --- simply cutting off the fins of sharks and throwing them off to die.
Also, more depressing news. It still has to be determined whether the ray meat on board (which was already cut and diced) was manta ray meat. But given the naked greed and utter stupidity of most commercial fishers, that is not beyond the realm of possibility.
Guys beyond empty jibes at political leaders i think the key is to ***** as loud and as often as we can. The more divers and eco activists voice out (and keep the voice up) the better. THAT is something constructive we can do. Talk to media, our connections, our families about what is happening.
This Eduardo Cuunjieng is also the co-author of the famous book Anilao, I believe? I'm sure he's being charitable and diplomatic about what otherwise was a gigantic clusterfcuk in releasing the napoleon wrasses. Well, what else could you call losing 100 fish in a supposed "rescue and restoration" project?
If he's a member of this forum it would be great to get his story. The real one, that is.
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