DEMA Opposes Proposed Shark Feeding Ban

DEMA is opposing a NOAA proposal to ban shark feeding in the US in its newest Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint.

Whereas this might maybe seem a laudable environmental reason originally respect, it’s no longer since NOAA has an exception to its proposed ban. When that you can maybe also very smartly be going to feed sharks or diversified fish in verbalize to slay them (harvest), that is k! This proposed legislation will slay off any shark-feeding dive operations in federal waters and is hostile by DEMA.

DEMA urges divers to toughen its opposition to this legislation and its detrimental outcomes on dive operators and the frequent public. That it’s likely you’ll publicly commentary at the following forum.

• October 18: Marathon, Florida, at the Sanctuary Advisory Council Assembly at 09: 00 hrs.

You can additionally submit your feedback and objections by mail at the handle below:

Restoration Blueprint Public Comment

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

33 East Quay Avenue

Key West, FL 33040

That it’s likely you’ll acquire the novel NOAA blueprint right here.

That it’s likely you’ll uncover more info and post your digital feedback right here.