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Helping Sharks - Helping us
Recent populations studies done by numerous independent marine biologists confirm that many species of large sharks from great whites to hammerheads to tiger sharks are being overfished to the point that only 5% of the historic populations remain.
Hear in the US, we have taken the initiative to put limits on shark fishing in our waters, but they are still inadequate.
This fall, shark catch limits are going to be reevaluated by scientists, and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is going to seek to establish more stringent catch limits. The US regulations may well set an international precedent, which is badly needed, since most of the overfishing is now happening in unregulated international waters.
We have a chance to show the NMFS that the public dodes indeed care about sharks, that they aren't considered pests but vital part of nature.
Below is a cartoon created by Jim Toomey (who also wrote the above). Here is how you can help! Print out the cartoon below and mail it in if you want to participate in this public awareness effort to.
Dr. James Balsiger Director
National Marine Fisheries Service
1315 East-West Hwy
Silver Spring MD 20910
National Marine Fisheries Service
1315 East-West Hwy
Silver Spring MD 20910
Dr. James Balsiger is aware of this campaign and is looking forward to having a heavy response as a way to point out to the fishing communities and regulatory bodies that this is an issue the public cares about.
Please help him make that point, which could go a long way toward creating much-needed regulations, not only in US water but around the world
