“No Caught Shark Allowed”: Matava leading the Shark Free Marina Initiative in Fiji
“No Caught Shark Allowed”: Matava leading the Shark Free Marina Initiative in Fiji Matava and Bite Me Gamefishing Charters in Fiji are taking a leading role in the international shark conservation efforts, organizing Fiji to become the first country to fully participate in the Shark-Free Marina Initiative (SFMI). The SFMI works with marinas, boaters and fishermen to develop policy designed to protect sharks as a vital component of the oceans health. The SFMI has a singular purpose, to reduce wor...
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Shark Free Marinas: Reducing worldwide shark mortality.
Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco Adventure Resort and Bite Me Gamefishing Charters take the leading role in the world with a major shark conservation initiative in the gamefishing community. KADAVU, FIJI ISLANDS – 14 July 2009 – Matava – Fiji’s Premier Eco-Adventure Resort and Bite Me Gamefishing Charters are proud to take a world wide leading role in the the international Shark-Free Marina Initiative. The international Shark-Free Marina Initiative works with marinas, boaters and fishermen to develop...
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Year of the Shark 2009-Fiji Project
Just wanted everyone to know about the Year of the Shark 2009-Fiji Project. I would like to take this opportunity to invite any reputable organization to this inaugural event that is celebrated world wide. The theme for this event is "Let Shark Live" and it will consist of Shark Conservation and Awareness programme that has already been put underway. There are no strings attached! GET INVOLVED! http://www.fijishark.com/ Stuart in Fiji http://www.Scuba-Diving-Fiji.com...
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Shark Allies - Commercial Conservation
As a long running theme here at this blog we have advocated for commercial shark diving involvement and leadership in conservation efforts. Last week we got the following email and announcement from Stefanie Brendl, owner of Hawaiian Shark Encounters. Shark conservation, outreach, and education is best served by the front line operators in the region. Welcome to the new conservation website Shark Allies and Kudos to the guys in Hawaii for dreaming this up: Hi Guys, At last, our non-profit "Shark...
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Waitabu 2009 Annual Biological & Socio-economic Survey 1st – 6th February 2009
February came and it was time again for the Marine Ecology team to head out to Waitabu village for their annual biological monitoring of the Waitabu Marine Park. This year’s survey was both fun and quite successful. Despite the slightly few wet days at the beginning of the week, spirits remained alive through the week and we completed all surveys as per schedule. Helen and I were joined by Rosemary Dautei from Reef Safari’s, Rachel Dacks, Nic Turrentine, Natalie Parker, John Leonard, Leslie Curr...
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Establish a Global Ban on Shark Finning
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/345265363 Petition Target: Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary General It`s too barbaric to imagine, but it still happens. Fishermen catch a shark, slice off its fins, and then, cast it back into the water to die. This horrific practice is already prohibited in federal waters of the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Carribbean, but sharks need more protection from finning and other threats. Your signature can encourage all countries to prepare and implement plans for s...
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