Photographer: Alex Hofford 1. Can you introduce yourself briefly to us? Why protecting shark is an important issue? I have held several roles, including Senior Oceans Campaigner of Greenpeace working in HK, Taiwan and Korea. I am currently working in the UK and continue the battle against overfishing. Some of my friends call me “Appleshark”,…
This summer, HKSF would like to invite children sitting on the beautiful sand beach, enjoying the beauty of nature under warm sunshine, and listening to a story about “Mr. Shark”. They will know more about the behind reasons of shark finning. Please join our event: http://www.facebook.com/events/133243596869447/ Date: 21st, June, 2013 Time: 10 am to 4 pm…
(Photo credit: CNN) To read media coverage, please click links below: In English: CNN – Airline dumps shark fin’s cargo South China Morning Post – NZ Airline Rethinks Stance on Shark Fin In Chinese: 中視新聞 – 紐航拒運魚翅 保護團體籲業界也跟進 華頁中文網 – 紐航: 不再運魚翅
(Photo credit: The Humane Society of the United States/ The Village Voice) To read media coverage, please click links below: In English: ABC 7 News: Maryland shark fin law exempts some species CBS Baltimore: Md. Shark Fin Law Exempts Some Species CBS DFW: Bill Passed To…
(Photo credits: Getty Image/ Metro Canada) To read media coverage, please click links below: In English: 680 News: Mississauga shark fin by-law repealed by city council this week Abbotsford Mission Times: Abbotsford students grill MP Fast on shark fin vote Brampton Guardian: Mississauga to repeal shark fin ban Calgary Herald: Council urged to shelve ban on…
1. What made you personally decide to stop eating shark fin soup? Sharks are beautiful animals and play an important role in maintaining the balance in the marine ecosystem. I started to become more concerned about shark finning about 12 years ago when I started to do more open water sports. I fell in love…
Reference Link: http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1234862/petition-aims-end-citys-shark-fin-trade
Good news to all! The Ocean Art Walk featured ocean-inspired installations and sculptures will move to the new Hong Kong Maritime Museum at Central Pier 8, continuing the spirit and joy in Stanley. The exhibition is from 20 May to 10 July 2013. The exhibition has brought local and international artists to create these…
Reference Link: http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1234862/petition-aims-end-citys-shark-fin-trade
TC Li On May 9, 2013 http://futfutrabbit.wordpress.com/ Fancy making your wedding a more meaningful one by saving the sharks? Find out what Hong Kong Shark Foundation has in store for you. Text: TC Li Image: Larah Uyeda, 983 wedding.com, Alex Hofford As if its tireless campaign in shark conservation is not enough, Hong Kong Shark Foundation…
