tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370711998877298323.post4736666202674153425..comments2024-03-17T02:21:05.856-07:00Comments on Shark Diver : Shark Diving : Swimming With Sharks: Google Bans Shark Finning AdsShark Diverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083749153637945426noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370711998877298323.post-28493908060980250142008-08-26T11:01:00.000-07:002008-08-26T11:01:00.000-07:00A good step forward on Google's part and they are ...A good step forward on Google's part and they are to be commended.<BR/><BR/>One of the major challenges in shark conservation is addressing the <I>demand</I> for shark products. With other commercial fish species, aquafarming presents some potential for meeting demand. But the likelihood of shark aquafarming is pretty remote, so efforts need to be made to address the fundamental consumer demand.<BR/><BR/>There is a strong demand in Asian markets supported by a long cultural history. This entrenched consumer need has to be addressed along with efforts like Google's. <BR/><BR/>All of us who are shark supporters must look to ways where we can reach the consumer: speak to Asian friends and acquaintances (no fist fights, please!), support organizations like the Humane Society International who are working to change the cultural rationales and underpinnings behind the demand, and of course, be a good example in your choices of sustainable seafood.<BR/><BR/>Shark conservation and our ongoing drug wars have strong similarities - we need to affect both the <I>suppliers</I> and the <I>users</I>. We haven't done a very good job with the drug wars; let's hope we can do a better job on behalf of the sharks.RTSeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064644464374515992noreply@blogger.com