Eurpean Shark Week - Take action today

The Shark Alliance have launched the first ever *EUROPEAN SHARK WEEK* which will be
running from 8th -- 14th October. Using the catchy slogan /'Every Fin Counts!'/

Across Europe, aquariums, dive groups and conservation organisations will be getting
involved in numerous activities -- from holding presentations and talks, to running
participatory events and competitions to highlight the dramatic decline in European shark
populations, the role Europe plays in the global shark trade, and the threat that
European Union's poor shark policies pose to sharks around the world.

Throughout the week, as many people as possible will be encouraged to sign "fins" (hence
the catchphrase /'Every Fin Counts!'/), expressing their support for effective shark
conservation measures.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

1. Download Fins from http://www.sharkalliance.org/do_download.asp?did=28543 , or if you
prefer, we can send as many as you require to your address; just email Denis at
_Deniskelly9@aol.com mail to:Deniskelly9@aol.com>_ with the relevant info.

2. Take the fins into work, the pub, in fact anywhere you can get plenty of people to
sign ; Let the kids get involved as well.

3. Sign an online 'fin' at http://www.sharkalliance.org/makemyfincount.asp

4. Send an e-card to make others aware http://www.sharkalliance.org/ecards2.asp?cardid=21

When SOS was formed they identified four species of sharks that required immediate
management plans to stop the rapid decline; since SSACN came into being we have continued
to support this argument at every opportunity.

Defra and Scotland's new Marine Directorate will be taking proposals to this years EU
talks to restrict commercial fishing on two of these species; the Porbeagle and the
Spurdog.

Supporting 'Every Fin Counts' is essential if we are to help keep the pressure up and get
the politicians to put conservation ahead of commercial greed and political expediency.

Thanks and regards.

SSACN