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The Horrors of Shark Finning

4 The Love Of Animals

Shark finning is the practice of removing fins from live sharks with sharp tools, and then tossing the shark back into the ocean. While there are laws in place protecting endangered species of shark from shark finning, international waters are rarely regulated when it comes to the practice.

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Tell Congress To Fully Fund The Land And Water Conservation Fund

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As a result, America’s national parks are now at a higher risk of private development within their borders, we will have fewer tools to protect access to hunting and fishing spots, and local parks and open space projects in all 50 states may face delays or cancellation in the year ahead.” Future generations deserve nothing less.”

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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Wilderness Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air and Water Acts, and similar acts in Canada. Highly migratory species” belong to all nations and not just those that wish to exploit them. Allocation of Wildlife by Law – Public participation is essential in development of wildlife management policies.

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