IEMANYA OCEANICA campaign in support of shark finning bill.

SAMPLE LETTER (us this or adapt it):

Dear ______,

I'm writing to urge you to support The Shark Conservation Act of 2008 and the sustainable management of sharks.

To save sharks from extinction, there is so much someone in your power can do! Please suport the Shark Conservation Act of 2008 as it strengthens the implementation and enforcement of protective measures for sharks.

Sharks have been around for more than 400 million years and every ocean animal known today - fishes, invertebrates, and sea mammals -have evolved in balance with sharks. Many sharks are apex predators and are crucial to the health of the oceans because they maintain the balance of ocean ecosystems. We simply cannot afford to lose these important animals as the balance of the ocean ecosystem depends on their existence.

Be the upstanding leader we voted for; your actions in office exemplify your commitment to keeping our environment intact for future generations. Your support for the Shark Conservation Act of 2008 is vital for protecting the health of our oceans.

Sincerely,