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“Every Fin Counts!” is the slogan for the first European Shark Week, taking place in various aquariums throughout Spain from October 8-14.
Organised by conservation group Oceana and the Shark Alliance, an international coalition of nearly 40 organisations dedicated to shark conservation, this event is open to anyone interested in learning about the crucial role sharks play in the health and balance of our oceans, and the dangers these animals are faced with due to fisheries overexploitation.
Europe is home to some of the largest fishing fleets in the world, including some that are dedicated to catching sharks. The lack of thorough shark management in the European Union has, say the
groupings, led to a drastic decline in European shark populations. European Shark Week will serve to "denounce these alarming population declines," the role that Europe plays in the trade of sharks and shark-derived products, and the threat that the deficient European policies represent for these animals around the world.
Rebecca Greenberg, who helps lead the shark campaign for Oceana in Europe, says: “Now is the time for everyone in Europe who cares about sharks and the environment to move to action before it is too late for these animals”. To demonstrate their support, people can sign an electronic or paper “fin,” which will be presented the European Commissioner Joe Borg, responsible for European Fisheries and Maritime Affairs.
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