How to Help

My previous post went over one of the biggest effects that shark finning has on the planet, and it briefly talked about shark fin soup. Go ahead and check out the last post if you're interested. Today however, I'll share some ways in which we as individuals can go out and help reduce the demand for shark fins. Now, the first thing to keep in mind is that it is not going to be an overnight process. The task is a never-ending battle, much like the war on drugs...there will always be a demand, but the task at the moment should be focused on first reducing the demand, which will then eliminate the practice altogether. That sounds difficult, but it is as simple as going out to local restaurants and asking them to remove the item from the menu. It is slow and tedious, yet effective. Another way might be to go out and inform the public. If people are not aware, how will they help? I was not aware that this even happened, nor had I ever heard of shark fin soup. As long as we keep informing others their are bound to be positive results, not immediately, but surely. My next post will show some pictures, graphs and even a a link to a video or two. Until then, have a good one.