In January 2022, a pivotal moment in marine conservation was realized as President Biden endorsed the National Shark Fin Ban into law. The Sea Save Foundation, with its leaders deeply committed to the cause since 1992, played an instrumental role in spotlighting the dire and unsustainable nature of shark finning. Their initial steps involved meticulously documenting this devastating activity and bearing firsthand witness to its alarming proliferation. This was the catalyst for launching transformative educational programs, meticulously designed to enlighten both the public and policymakers.
Their impassioned “Give Em the Fin” campaign, conceived by the Sea Save Foundation, was instrumental in the adoption of the California Ban AB 376 in 2011. The foundation’s advocacy didn’t stop there; through relentless petitions and email campaigns, they influenced the establishment of similar bans in other states.
A testament to Sea Save Foundation’s indomitable spirit was their influential campaign that galvanized public support, resulting in over 40,000 emails being dispatched to congressional members. This overwhelming outreach played a significant role in urging them to pass the bill.
The culmination was the US Federal Ban, a monumental stride in abolishing the environmentally detrimental practice of shark finning, ensuring the United States no longer provides a legal market for shark fins. This marks a profound milestone in marine conservation efforts.