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American Airlines Announces Shark Fin Shipment Ban

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American Airlines announced via Twitter last week that it will no longer carry shipments of shark fins, which were being transported illegally through the US.

The announcement comes after conservation groups Turtle Island Restoration Network and PRETOMA revealed that American Airlines was transporting shipments of endangered Eastern Pacific Scalloped hammerhead sharks. Originating in Costa Rica and destined for Hong Kong, the shipments were subject to stopovers on United States soil, in violation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

“To see American Airlines, a major U.S. airline with extensive influence, publicly acknowledge that they are no longer going to be shipping shark fins is incredible,” said Joanna Nasar, communication manager for Turtle Island Restoration Network. “I applaud them for doing the right thing and hope it will inspire other carriers to take action.”

The Save Our Seas Foundation estimates that up to 73 million sharks are killed annually, mostly for their fins. While shark finning is prohibited in the United States, Canada, the European Union and Palau, there is still unfortunately a thriving black market for shark fins.

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Source: www.discovery.com

Photo: Edwar Herreno, Undersea Hunter

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.

Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.

Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.

Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.

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SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)

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In a video created exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman visits SOMABAY in the Egyptian Red Sea to experience the diving on offer there.

Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.

Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit  www.thebreakers-somabay.com.

Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.

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