Article Summary:

Sharksavers is calling for people to write letters or emails in support of a new bill that will outlaw the shark fin trade in Guam. Guam Vice Speaker BJ Cruz and Guam Natural Resources Committee Chair Senator Rory Respicio introduced Bill No. 44-31, banning the sale and possession of shark fins and manta parts in Guam. A hearing for it is set for 1 February. In the meantime, fishing interests are mobilizing in opposition to the Bill and it needs support to make it through the legislature.

There are template letters, and instruction on how to send your support for the Bill on the Sharksavers website. As the hearing is so soon, they need the letters by 30 January, so please don’t delay.