High-profile animal supporter Slash is lending his voice to The Shark-Friendly Marina Initiative.
The campaign has a singular purpose: to reduce worldwide shark mortality. The project encourages shark conservation at sport fishing and resort marinas by prohibiting the landing of any shark at the participating marina.
“Sharks r n trouble & they need help,” posted Slash. “I'm working with Shark Friendly Marinas 2 save our sharks.”
"Recent data shows that over 100 million sharks are being killed a year,” explains the guitarist in a new campaign video. “That's three sharks every second. That's unsustainable and it's not cool. We need sharks to have a healthy ocean. Please get involved by ending the harvest. Don't buy shark products, don't fish for sharks and if you happen to catch one, catch and release. Let it go."
Learn more at sharkfriendlymarinas.org
Slash has long been a vocal supporter of animals; in 2011, he was honored by the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association with the inaugural Tom F. Mankiewicz Leadership Award, which recognizes his longtime contributions to establishing environmental welfare programs.
Slash is also a trustee on GLAZA's board and has supported the L.A. Zoo and zoos around the world.
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