Back in 2000, when we started diving with great white sharks at Isla Guadalupe, we knew very little about where the sharks were going, when they are not at the Island. I remember the days, when the scientists thought that they went to Shark cafe/Sofa t…
The Marine Conservation Science Institute has revealed a new kind of spot tag.”Can you identify three MCSI innovations/modifications? They ask on their FB page. “Two are done at the manufacturer and one is done in our lab (painting does not count!). …
We have a new friend at Isla Guadalupe. Meet “Myla” our new addition to the photo ID database. She’s a beautiful female!Cage diving with great white sharks at Isla Guadalupe. shark diving, “Mayla”I can’t wait to go back there this fall and see all our…
OK, I know this is not strictly shark related, but how can we succeed in persuading our politicians to pass laws to protect our environment and endangered species, when they publicly violate the few laws they are passing?
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This is a photo that Senator Cruz tweeted today. He’s proudly posing with fellow Senator Lee showing himself “doing a little shopping for the office” You can see his tweet here.
Just in case you are not aware, that it is illegal to bring any part of an endangered species into this country, here is a quote from the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s website.
“Furs: Most of the world’s wild cats, including tigers and such spotted species as jaguar, leopard, ocelot, margay, and leopard cat, are protected. You cannot import skins or items made from, or trimmed with, the fur of these animals. Furs from seals, polar bears, and sea otters are also prohibited.”
You can read the entire section on their Law Enforcement page here.
It is frustrating to say the least, when all the hard work that goes into passing a law to protect our endangered species finally pays off, and a law is passed, only to see the lawmakers themselves violating those laws.
At least these two were dumb (or maybe arrogant) enough to post their illegal activities on twitter.
Cheers,
Martin Graf
CEO Shark Diver
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