Sea Save Foundation representatives traveled to Sacramento and met with decision makers. We made the point that AB 376 was not only about the horrific practice of finning, but also about the future health of our oceans.
The Manhattan Beach Rally was a family day. Kids and their parents showed up to learn about sharks, make buttons, draw pictures and make it known that they want a healthy ocean to share with their future families.
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Sea Save Foundation was able to collect close to 12,000 signatures for our AB 376 petition. |
On September 6, 2011 the California Senate passed Assembly Bill 376 by a vote of 25-9. This bill will prohibit the sale, trade, and possession of shark fins here in California. AB 376 previously passed the State Assembly by a vote of 60-8, and Governor Brown is expected to sign the bill into law.
Sea Save Foundation was able to collect 11,960 signatures on a petition supporting this bill. Individual e-mails were sent to Senate representatives and the entire list was used by bill author, Paul Fong's office to lobby senators.
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Young activist masterpiece created at Santa Monica Pier |
Sea Save Foundation representatives reached out to kids on the Santa Monica Pier and helped unleash their creativity. The message was clear. "Save Our Sharks. Save Our Oceans!"
It is because of your support, signatures, phone calls, emails, donations, re-blogs, and re-tweets that this was possible. Thanks again for helping us in our effort to protect sharks, our oceans, and our children's' future.