Calling All Film Makers - Dugongs Calling

The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) would like to call for tenders from qualified and experienced film makers and producers who can offer their services to provide a documentary on the Pacific dugong.

The successful applicant will need to provide a completed documentary by 31 December 2012. 

Please read Attachment Annex 1 for full requirements for tender submissions.

Deadline: Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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Lui A.J. Bell

Marine Species Officer

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

PO Box 240

Apia

Samoa

Phone: Direct-+685 66281; +685 21929 Ext 281

Fax: +685 20231

Website: www.sprep.org

 

Brazil Tiger Shark Values - Jaws and Fins

Called a "Flat Head Shark," residents of the coastal town of Juréia, Brazil quickly take apart this Tiger (Galeocerdo cuvier) for its most valuable parts - jaws and fins.

We might suggest a third value for this animal, commercial shark diving, as commercial Tiger sites like the Bahamas benefit greatly from sustainable, live Tigers and other shark species: