Shark Finning –

Shark Finning

Shark finning… yet another barbaric practice to get your blood boiling. It is estimated that up to 100 MILLION sharks are killed each year for their fins.

The shocking point to this is that a bowl of Shark Fin Soup can cost as much as $150. There is ZERO nutritional value, the taste is mainly from the broth and the fin is added simply to provide texture.


What is really tragic is the fact that the shark gets hauled on board a ship, has its fins sliced off and then is tossed back into the sea and left to drown.

This is the reality of shark finning.

With the Chinese New Year, there has been an inevitable increase in demand for shark fin soup. Although culture is a wonderful thing, there are times when it clouds our judgment and becomes detrimental to the environment. I urge you to PLEASE not order this dish. Inform others, make wise decisions and play an active role in securing the future for all to enjoy. For more info and a list of petitions, click HERE!

Pic of the Day

Stunning!

Pic of the Day

Cool pic!

The Clash of Titans

These dramatic pictures show a clash of the titans as a protective mother elephant and a ferocious crocodile get into an epic tug of war in Zambia. The female elephant and her calf were drinking from the Luangwa River in the South Luangwa National Park when they were attacked.

The Crocodile launches its surprise attack as mother elephant and calf enjoy a drink

Baby elephant hides behind its mother

Mother elephant is brought to her knees as the croc thrashes around

Mother elephant manages to turn away from the river, despite the crocs attempts to pull her in

With baby safe away from the water, mother elephant begins to flee, with crocodile still clamping down on her trunk

The mighty elephant drags the croc from the water

Despite the unwanted appendage, both mother and calf break out into a run

Freedom. Water gushes from her trunk as baby momentarily stumbles over the predator. Despite their ordeal, mother and calf were spotted later that day drinking further downstream

The Future of Humpback Whales

This BBC clip taken from the documentary “Planet Earth” Narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Incredible footage of Humpback Whales. Thumbs up to BBC and particularly the various organizations involved in the conservation of these majestic animals.

Today, 2 December 2010, marks the day Paul Watson and the three Sea Shepherd ships depart for the Southern Atlantic in their annual campaign against the Japanese whaling fleet. It is also, coincidentally, Paul Watson’s birthday. Happy Birthday to you, sir!