Today's Urgent Alert  

• Petition to Protect Sharks, Mantas and Mobulas in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
  This petition is a very important element of a full proposal to be delivered to the Raja Ampat Government in early August. Please sign and encourage others to sign to show that sharks, mantas and mobulas are much more valuable alive than dead!
  See:  http://www.sharksavers.org/en/blogs/672-help-establish-a-new-shark-sanctuary-in-raja-ampat-indonesia.html
  

  
  

  Update on Hawaii Shark Fin Bill SB 2169 - More Help Needed
  Thanks for all of your support throughout this legislative process! And once again we'd like to ask for your help to get this bill -- which will prohibit the sale, distribution and possession of sharks in Hawaii - pushed through to the next step. Please see the latest blog entry for an explanations and instructions. Thank you; it's getting close!!
  See:  http://sharksafe.blogspot.com/2010/04/update-on-hawaii-shark-fin-bill-sb2169.html
  

  
  

  Hawaiian Bill to Ban the Possession, Sale and Distribution of Shark Fins
  OAHU, HAWAII - April 2, 2010
  
  Senate Bill 2169: This unprecedented legislation is very close to becoming a reality. The Hawaiian House of Representatives will vote on this bill on Tuesday April 6th.
  
  Please write to urge the Representatives to vote YES on SB2169 Relating to Shark Fins.
  
  For full instructions, including contact email address and example letter,
  See:  http://sharksafe.blogspot.com/2010/04/hawaiian-bill-to-ban-possession-sale.html
  

  
  

  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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