Score one more win in the ongoing battle against shark finning.Early last month, a Malaysian eco-resort started the ball rolling against the cruel mutilation of sharks at sea for their prized fins. Previously reviewed Gayana Eco Resort has become the first tourism establishment in the area to refrain from serving shark fin soup at its recently refurbished Alu Alu Seafood Restaurant. Nilakrisna James, spokesperson and PR Consultant for the resort, spoke on behalf of the resort and its decision.
Killing sharks and throwing them away just for their fins is a despicable and shameful practice that must be stopped.
We are aware of threats to terrestrial life forms as a result of development and plantations but more must be known of the threats to the aquatic life forms which for the most part are just as rare and endangered.
...habits such as consumption of shark's fins should be stopped early in life. The children who study in Sabah must understand and appreciate the gifts and unique biodiversity that we have here.
We have previously covered this eco-friendly resort and its beautiful setting here at A Couple Dives, and this news only strengthens our endorsement of such a positive resort in the area. The time has finally come for nations across the world to denounce the consumption of shark fin soup and ban it from being sold in restaurants. It is great to sit here and see a major resort taking a stand against such a cruel and sickening practice.Gayana Eco Resort was recently declared by the Mayor as a "litter free resort" and announced its vision to be Asia's No.1 Luxury Eco Resort.
Should governments be doing more to ban the cruel practice of finning worldwide? Is this a positive step in the fight for sustainable practices? Let us know in the comments! And make cure to check out Green Diving: ECOfy Your Vacation Or Wedding.
[Underwater Times]
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