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The massive fishing operations that catch tuna for Bumble Bee use huge nets and long lines of hooks, methods that snare tens of thousands of sharks and other marine animals every year. Bumble Bee is in the process of being acquired by one of the largest seafood companies in the world. Investors are paying close attention and all eyes are on their business. If America’s consumers — people like YOU — rise up to demand change now, the company will have to take action. Send a message today to demand that Bumble Bee stop selling tuna tainted by dead sharks and start fishing sustainably. Sharks are disappearing from our oceans at a terrifying rate. And destructive fishing practices are only making things worse. Most shark species are slow to reproduce, so it takes a long time to rebuild populations harmed by human activities —and every animal lost to industrial fishing gear sets their recovery back. Bumble Bee’s tuna can be linked to horrifying practices like longline fishing — where thousands of baited hooks attract not only tuna, but sharks, turtles, and other wildlife. When the lines are pulled up hours or days later, huge numbers of dead or dying sharks are simply tossed overboard. It doesn’t have to be this way — sustainable, shark-safe fishing methods already exist, and some of Bumble Bee’s competitors are already on board. Tell Bumble Bee to make the switch today! Every year, tens of thousands of sharks and other wildlife are killed by tuna vessels. And the companies that hire these vessels, like Bumble Bee, are turning a blind eye to the slaughter. Bumble Bee is an industry leader, but right now it’s leading in the wrong direction. If Bumble Bee cleans up its act by adopting sustainable shark-safe fishing methods, other companies will follow. Shark-friendly tuna is a reality. Tell Bumble Bee that destroying the oceans is bad for business. Sharks are top predators that help keep the ocean ecosystem in balance. By convincing tuna companies like Bumble Bee to save sharks and fish more sustainably, you’ll be helping to restore that balance. Supporters like you have made great strides to protect sharks in the past few years. Thanks to the tireless work of shark activists and outspoken supporters, the shark fin trade is shutting down in states across the US, and both US and European Union vessels have been banned from shark finning — the cruel practice of fishing sharks just to cut their fins off and throwing the rest of the animal overboard. But there’s still a lot of work to do — and transforming the tuna industry would make a HUGE difference to sharks and other wildlife across our oceans. Let’s keep the victories coming. Take action today to make America’s tuna a little more shark-friendly. For the oceans, Kate Melges Oceans Campaigner, Greenpeace USA P.S. When consumers like you speak out, companies listen. Take action today and tell Bumble Bee that it’s time to make its tuna truly sustainable. | ||
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