Maverick Martin Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF Sea Anglers electronic memo TO ALL MEMBERS WHO are able to accept INFORMATION BY Electronic-MAIL from: NFSA head office subject: SEA ANGLERS HELP FORCE A CLIMB DOWN of a COMMERCIAL TOPE & SHARK FISHING PROPOSAL. date: 10/08/2005 In line with our policy of circulating members by E-MAIL with IMPORTANT information on the work of the federation. Please find the following update:- ----------------------------------------------------------- Dear valued Member Re:- Climb down by a commercial fishing operation who we are assured have decided to abandon their project to kill thousands of tope and shark Many members will have read in the National and Angling Press about the proposal to start a commercial fishery initially on the east coast of England to target tope and other sharks for the purpose of removing and selling their fins to the far east for shark fin soup. This may well be a popular delicacy for those who have no scruples but the NFSA is totally against this practice which targets a species that is already under considerable threat, a position supported by environmentalists and the Shark Trust who have along with us raised the profile in the National Press and to Government to such an extent that the project has been abandoned. This proves the value of communication and the need for all sea angler to join together to protect the resources which are its lifeblood. The best way of helping us to do this is for you to persuade your friends to join the NFSA to help fight for your interests and this can be done by contacting the NFSA Office by email on ho@nfsa.org.uk or telephone on 01364 644643 or Fax 01364 644486 for an application form. Members who are especially interested in the work of our Conservation & Access Group, are encouraged to support its dedicated fund to assist this area of work and all anglers are invited to subscribe to this fund by sending donations to the NFSA Conservation Fund at the Head Office. Regards and thank you David Rowe NFSA Development Officer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Great news! So, the system does work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted August 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Only when we all shout together Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 great news There may be life in the old NFSA yet if they carry on like that they will get my support back Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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