Today's Urgent Alert  

• Please support Hawaii's Shark Eco-Tourism!
  OAHU, HAWAII -- January 31, 2010
  
  Hawaiian shark eco-tours are under attack once again. Shark eco-tourism promotes appreciation and understanding of these magnificent and vital animals.
  
  See the link below for more details, a sample letter and contact information to help you to voice your support.
  
  Thank you!
  See:  http://sharksafe.blogspot.com/2010/01/please-support-hawaiis-shark-eco.html
  

  
  

  One Big Step Closer to Protection for Florida's Lemon Sharks!
  FLORIDA, December 5, 2009
  
  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have proposed a draft rule (see link below) that will prohibit all harvest of lemon sharks in Florida State waters.
  
  Here's what you can do to help with getting this vital protection approved:
  
  1. Attend the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting December 10th in Clewiston, Florida -- Details here: http://www.myfwc.com/commission/2009/Comm_09_AgendaDec.htm
  
  2. If you can't make the meeting, you can still submit written comments to:
  
  Email: Commissioners@MyFWC.com Mail: Kathleen Hampton Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
  
  Sample letter is attached. You may modify this letter to include your personal observations or interest in having these animals protected. Please keep it positive and to the point!
  
  3. Sign the Petition to Protect Lemon Sharks: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/4/urgent-help-needed-to-protect-lemon-sharks
  
  THANK YOU!! We will post developments to the Shark Safe Network blog, so stay tuned!
  
  File for download:  FWC-Lemon-Dec09.doc
  See:  http://www.myfwc.com/docs/CommissionMeetings/2009/2009_Dec_DraftRule_LemonShark_presentation.pdf
  

  
  
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