Genevieve Robinson’s Post

What is the logic of this decision? Who does it help? What economic reason (if that’s what you care about) is there for doing this? Does this legitimately change anything ? It seems we have a government making decisions with very little forward thinking or analysis of the consequences.

Oceanic whitetip sharks are distinguishable by the white patches on the tips of their fins. They were once abundant across the globe. However, these distinctive sharks have declined dramatically in recent decades, and are now listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The most significant threat to oceanic whitetip sharks is bycatch-related mortality, as well as illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. #ConservationTuesday

short term: economy 1, ecology 0 but long term: economy 0, ecology -1

Today is Endangered Species Day and we want to spotlight the basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus)! 🦈 Basking sharks were once abundant off the coasts of BC, but their populations were diminished as a result of commercial fishing and an intensive and successful government eradication program. Basking sharks were officially classified as ‘endangered’ in 2007 by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) and in February 2010 the population was listed as ‘endangered’ under Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA), affording it legal protection. According to the Fisheries and Oceans Canada recovery plan for the species, only 37 basking sharks were spotted in B.C. waters between 1996 and 2018. There is a hope that this population of will recover and may once again be abundant off the coast. Read the action plan for the basking shark to learn more about these incredible sharks and recovery efforts: https://lnkd.in/gCCF_u9G #SalishSea #Conservation

What is the status of Southeast Asia’s sharks and rays? Around 51% of sharks and 69% of rays in our region are threatened with extinction. When we group sharks and rays together, we can say that collectively, 59% are threatened with extinction. What exactly does ‘threatened with extinction’ mean? It means that they are listed as either Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Just over 72% of shark and ray species in Southeast Asia have populations that are declining and worryingly, the population status of 17% is unknown. Their biggest threat? Being caught by fisheries, both targeted and incidental. The solution? Less fishing pressure and more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that give these animals a safe space to live. Read about the status of Southeast Asia’s sharks and rays: https://lnkd.in/gZ3CGZVA Read about the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: https://lnkd.in/eWjNfVbs #SEA #Sharks #Rays #IUCN #IUCNRedList #MPAs

So now they need to be acted against. These are NOT THEIR ANIMALS. Time to defend and protect a common asset - a global asset and inheritance. Everyone knows who they are! Every Icelandic product should be boycotted. All exports to Iceland stopped. Support boycotters both ways with financial assistance. Block Icelandic travellers. It isn't only about these fabulous, environmentally beneficial creatures; It's also all poaching and illegal logging Trade in shark products, turtles, pangolin, gorillas, chimps, Lion bones, ivory..... Time to stop this multi-thousand year human devastation of Earth's unique population. Name and Trace!

We welcome the Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries report into EDF's plans to remove an acoustic fish deterrent system (AFD) from their Hinckley Point C plans. Their consultation is comprehensive and reasonable - definitely worth a read if you are concerned about this issue. "The fish populations that are vulnerable include the assemblage of fish species that are protected by the Severn Estuary Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and migratory fish species in the Severn Estuary SAC and nearby protected sites. "Although the cooling water intakes are designed to be low velocity, this is not likely to stop many fish species from being entrapped in the system as they need a behavioural cue (e.g. sound from the AFD) to be able to avoid being taken in with the cooling water." https://lnkd.in/efPwCR3j

Overfishing and the absence of regulated replenishment zones have contributed to the declining populations of aquatic species in Belize. This can devastate marine life and threaten the livelihoods of those dependent on it. Today, for World Oceans Day, we're reminded of the importance of encouraging these fishing communities to implement sustainable fishing practices. Our radio show, Punta Fuego, was developed in partnership with Wildlife Conservation Society Belize and the Belize Fisheries Department, to engage fishing communities through compelling narratives and create behavioral changes to protect marine wildlife. The series follows the epic adventures of a young fisherman engaging the Belizean fishing communities in sustainable practices. Through it, fishing communities engaged in compelling narratives and adopting behavioral changes to protect marine wildlife. #Fishing #SustainablePractices #Biodiversity #ReplenishmentZones #SustainableFoodSystems #BuildingCapacity

Mangroves support biodiversity and fisheries, reduce coastal erosions and help protect the planet from climate change. Learn more with this infographic from Wildlife Conservation Society