Shark campaign - what can you do to help
Below are some of the ways in which you can protect your favourite species by supporting research and initiatives dealing with the many interrelated issues of the archipelago that are so important to the future of Galapagos and the Galapagos Marine Reserve.
1. Make a donation
Alternatively, we would ask you to make a donation to the Shark Campaign 2009, in support of the Galapagos Marine Reserve, where funds will be spent in a number of ways on projects that are priorities at the time. This support will be balanced between species specific and indirect support, such as staffing, support and developing a sustainable future for fishing and the local population.
- £16 will buy one piloted marine survey
- £32 will pay for a set of transects and accessories for underwater monitoring
- £45 will get a one diver in the water for seven days for underwater research
- £64 will pay for one day and night dive survey using the CDF zodiac
- £256 will buy one acoustic shark tag
- £1,400 will cover the salary of a researcher in CDF's Marine Biology team for a month
- £1,920 will buy an electronic shark tag
2. Adopt a shark
Help to protect the sharks of Galapagos by making a donation towards conservation in Galapagos. Pay £25 to adopt a shark and you will receive an A5 postcard with information about sharks and conservation in Galapagos. You will also receive a shark fridge magnet, which will be a constant reminder of your contribution towards our work.
3. Write a letter
- to your relevant government body
- to restaurants that serve shark fin soup
4. Boycott restaurants that serve shark fin soup