Ocean Threats Series - The Problem of Shark Finning - Part II

InPart 1，，，，we started investigating the problem of shark finning- a bit of history, current state of our seas, and how this problem can affect us and the seas around us. Now, taking a step further, we look at what we can do to help our sharks.

我们对于它可以做些什么呢

Information is power

First step towards empowerment is information. Here are some books and documentaries to be more informed on the subject:

1. 鲨鱼水（在Heather由生物学家，摄影师和电影制片人罗伯·斯图尔特（Rob Stewart）执导的帖子）是一个很好的起点，可以更多地了解鲨鱼鳍。
2. Shiver: Shark Finning in Mozambique – The documentary follows Mozambican Carlos Macuacua, as he becomes the first person to unravel Mozambique's world of shark finning.
3. Man & Shark – Photography book by Paul Hilton and Alex Hofford, which explores the practice of shark finning in developing nations, and tracks the fins' paths to the Chinese market.

还考虑向孩子们赠送其中一些书：

1. 冲浪中的妮可（Nicole）是我的草皮 - 由Save我们的海洋基金会委托，本书试图揭开鲨鱼的负面形象。适用于3至7岁的儿童。
2. The Adventures of Shark Stanley & Friends – This beautifully illustrated book by the organization Shark Defenders and SAGE magazine explains to kids the dangers sharks face all around the world.

Networking

一个人，一个人做不到。但是在一起，我们更强大。因此，加入非政府组织和其他保护和研究鲨鱼的组织。您可以了解最近的新闻，请愿书，并参与您附近的竞选活动和抗议行动。也许您不会改变签署请愿书的世界，但是一个签名会有所作为。而且，如果您找到一个您真正信任并喜欢的组织，请考虑自愿提供更多帮助他们！

Sharing is caring

现在，您已经知道我们的海洋正在发生的事情，将单词传播给没有的人。告诉您的朋友，家人和同事。Facebook，Twitter和其他社交媒体在这里提供帮助。如果您是老师，请告诉您的学生。更重要的是，与您的孩子交谈。几个月前，我正在和我5岁的堂兄聊天，她告诉我鲨鱼是邪恶的。我试图向她解释说，鲨鱼不以人类为食，只想和平地生活在海中，她慢慢地说服了。孩子们吸收的比常规媒体所想要的更多，如果他们拥有的有关鲨鱼的所有信息都是新闻中的鲨鱼人事故，以及“下巴”等好莱坞电影，他们将被刻板的观点所困扰。

你就是你吃的东西 - 使用

If you don’t agree with the killing of sharks for shark fin soup, avoid any restaurants that sell it near you, and let the owner know why you are avoiding the place. Onstopsharkfinning.net，you can find a list of some restaurants that sell shark fin soup. Any time you encounter a restaurant that sells shark meals, make sure you add it to the list on the website and let others know too.

但是，鲨鱼产品不仅以食物的形式存在。您是否知道许多化妆品，包括乳液，除臭剂，防晒霜，甚至唇膏都可以使用鲨鱼钻头？这些产品中有许多使用鲨鱼肝油称为Sopalene。现在，鳞状可以是鲨鱼或蔬菜起源。不幸的是，由于当前的标签法规不需要此规范，因此很难追踪哪个产品在确定的产品中使用。尽管几年前联合利华和欧莱雅等许多大公司都肯定了他们不再使用鲨鱼起源于Sclealene，但全球一些品牌仍然使用它。

除了化妆品外，许多其他产品还可以使用鲨鱼碎片，从药品到宠物产品。查看此列表here。

去鲨鱼潜水！

如果您居住在或参观有鲨鱼的地方，那么在鲨鱼潜水等环境可持续性的支持活动。展示鲨鱼比死还活着更多，这是迈向保护的重要一步。例如，在帕劳（Palau），每条礁鲨（Reef Shark）每年的旅游业收入每年收入约179,000美元。相比之下，单个鲨鱼鳍的售价约为108美元。

Here are various examples of amazing shark dives in加勒比，，，，South Africa，，，，伯利兹，，，，Fiji，，，，andthe Bahamas。

Politics matter

为了有效地确保鲨鱼的保护，我们还需要政府倡议；鲨鱼在三个层面上进行保护：国际，地区和国家。了解在这些层面上需要做什么对于要保持客观并确切地知道组织活动和请愿时的要求很重要。

国际的

The main international tool for management of sharks is CITES. First step has already been taken with the inclusion of 5 more shark species, both manta rays and 1 sawfish in the CITES list. However, as 30% of sharks are considered endangered, we can always ask for more.

区域

On the regional level, regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) are important to ensure sustainable fisheries of migratory species, including sharks. However, only 24 out of 450 shark species have any conservation or management measures at the RFMO level, and they are often protected only by some RFMOs and not others. Considering most species are migratory and cross political boundaries, more action by RFMOs is required to protect these animals.

国家的

国家，领土和其他政治实体可以采取行动来管理和保护鲨鱼的水域，我们应该始终尝试通过运动和请愿来激励这些措施。他们之中有一些是：

1. Regulations that prohibit commercial fishing of all sharks throughout their exclusive economic zone, creating shark sanctuaries;
2. 禁止出售，贸易和拥有鲨鱼零件；
3. 禁止鲨鱼鳍；
4. 建立捕获配额和齿轮限制。

Our greed is exceeding the ocean’s ecological limit, and it is up to us to stop this nonsense, before it is too late.

This is a post on the series Ocean Threats. In the series, we will discuss the main issues menacing oceans worldwide: the state of the problem, how it can affect ecosystems and people, and practical ideas of how we can help keeping our seas healthy. Are you ready to fight for our ocean? Then, ahoy mate, jump aboard!