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Sign Greenpeace UK’s Petition to Save the Whales
After 30 years, the global ban on commercial whaling is under threat.
Over the past three decades, many whale populations have slowly started to recover. But some countries are seeing this as an opportunity to restart commercial whaling.
We can’t let this happen. On October 24th members of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) will meet to talk about the future of whale conservation. For a long time the UK has been one of the leading voices opposing killing whales for profit, so it’s vital that George Eustice (the UK minister responsible for the marine environment) stands firm against any threat to undermine the ban.
In their pre-election manifesto, the Conservatives said “We will oppose any resumption of commercial whaling”. Together we need to ensure that George Eustice sticks to this commitment.
Whales are beautiful, awe-inspiring creatures that are a vital part of a healthy ocean ecosystem. But whaling ships are not the only threat they face. Climate change, ocean plastics, toxic pollution and destructive over-fishing all threaten these incredible creatures.
We need George Eustice to not only reject any efforts to weaken the ban, but also to push for increased conservation measures. One decision that’s on the table at this conference is the creation of a new whale sanctuary in the South Atlantic – a move that would protect the habitat that whales need to survive and thrive.
We’re at a critical point in the battle to preserve and protect whales – it’s vital that the UK stands up to those who want to see the reintroduction of commercial whaling. For the future of whales but also for the future health of the world’s oceans – George Eustice must do the right thing.
Tell George Eustice to protect the ban on whaling and vote to create a new sanctuary by signing our petition here.
Over the next 12 months, specialist scuba holiday company Dive Worldwide will be supporting Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation with donations collected from client bookings to any one of its stunning dive destinations around the world. The independently-owned operator expects to raise £3000 for the UK charity.
Manager at Dive Worldwide, Phil North, said: “We’re especially excited to work with Bite-Back and support its intelligent, creative and results-driven campaigns to end the UK trade in shark products and prompt a change in attitudes to the ocean’s most maligned inhabitant.”
Bite-Back is running campaigns to hold the media to account on the way it reports shark news along with a brand new nationwide education programme. Last year the charity was credited for spearheading a UK ban on the import and export of shark fins.
Campaign director at Bite-Back, Graham Buckingham, said: “We’re enormously grateful to Dive Worldwide for choosing to support Bite-Back. The company’s commitment to conservation helps set it apart from other tour operators and we’re certain its clients admire and respect that policy. For us, the affiliation is huge and helps us look to the future with confidence we can deliver against key conservation programmes.”
To launch the fundraising initiative, Phil North presented Graham Buckingham with a cheque for £1,000.
Visit Dive Worldwide to discover its diverse range of international scuba adventures and visit Bite-Back to learn more about the charity’s campaigns.
MORE INFORMATION
Call Graham Buckingham on 07810 454 266 or email graham@bite-back.com
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