Did anyone watch this last night? Some of the footage was really shocking, thought the programme was really well put together to educate people about what's going on, I'd never even heard of shark fin soup! It's available on 4OD if you missed it - http://www.channel4.com/programmes/gordon-ramsay-shark-bait
Yeah I watched it Greg. I was surprised by some of the content, and not surprised by others. However, the de-finning video on the ship's deck was horrific and I did actually feel sick, and I am not usually shocked by much these days. The barbaric treatment of the animals purely for monetary gain with no remorse is unbelievable. It's extremely sad to see and will take a while before eating habits and traditions change. I'm afraid that the endangered types will be extinct by then.
Yeah the video you mentioned was by far the worst part & same feeling for me. I think communicating the message of why it should stop to a culture where it's seen as a status symbol and part of tradition, as you said, will be a huge challenge, they need a Gordon Ramsay equivalent in each of the countries to raise the Shark Trusts campaigns profile I guess?
I have no idea how you change such an ingrained behaviour. It will only change with new generations and continued campaigning pressure, much like smoking is being suppressed in the UK. With each generation it becomes increasingly unattractive, but with so many rich and powerful businessmen involved it will be a huge task. Really, really sad.
Yes it's really sad, and with the rate they're being fished it might cause their extinction before any campaign stands a chance
I saw it and thought it was well put together. I would suggest you see the Cove about the killing of dolphins in a secluded cove in Japan. The Cove Movie: Welcome
I enjoyed the episode of South Park where the Japanese's killing of dolphins and whales was explained by revealing that they were tricked into believing it was a dolphin and a whale that bombed Hiroshima using this doctored photo:
Was meaning to watch this mate, good reminder. I shall watch this tonight why I carry on with some client work cheers!
No problem, although don't think you'll get much work done whilst watching it, pretty captivating viewing.
