|
Take Action
|
Mar 2009: Shark Finning Ban One Step Closer
1. Past Actions
Thanks to all of you who took action for sharks. Your response was unprecedented with over 2,200 letters sent to 334 representatives! On March 2, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Shark Conservation Act of 2009.
The bill now moves to the Senate. We will let you know when you can take action again on this issue. Last year, the Senate failed to pass this legislation, so let's hope 2009 will be the year when shark finning truly becomes illegal in U.S. waters.
Shark finning is the practice of cutting fins from a living shark and then tossing it back into the ocean, where it will soon die. The high-value fins are sold to the shark fin soup trade.
It is illegal for a fishing vessel to return shark fins - without the entire shark - to a U.S. port. However, the current law contains loopholes that allow shark fins to be transported to the U.S. by other means and to be traded at sea.
The Shark Conservation Act of 2009 seeks to close these loopholes and end U.S. involvement in a trade that is devastating shark populations around the world.
Thank you for taking action for sharks.
|
2. Join Us & Spread the Word
Get the latest information on our exhibits, upcoming events and conservation news. Learn how to become more involved with our conservation mission.
 Email this page
This Action Alert has already been forwarded 4 times. Encourage your friends and family to join you in taking action on this issue and help us spread the word!
|
3. Donate
Donate NowAs a member or donor, you'll be an active partner in our mission to inspire action for the ocean. We appreciate your support!
Volunteer at the AquariumIf you live nearby, you can help us reach visitors and students, or work directly in our many conservation research projects.
|
|
|