StopFinningEU

1.119.996 European Citizens signed the EU Citizens Initiative #StopFinningEU to demand stronger protection for #sharks that are key species for healthy #oceans. 🌊🦈 Europe must finally put an end to the bloody trade with shark fins once and for all! #FinBanNow 🇪🇺

🌊 2024 #Recap 🦈✨ On this first day of 2025, we take a moment to look back at a year full of milestones on our journey for a #FinBanNow in the #EuropeanUnion. Let´s make the new year pivotal for ending the shark fin trade in Europe once and for all. 💪

It is #GivingTuesday, let’s make waves for #sharks! 🦈 Sharks need a strong voice in Brussels to help push our EU Citizens’ demand for a #FinBanNow across the finish line. #Donate today and #win #sharkart 🔗 bit.ly/484viNR 🙏

Already 20% funded for a #StopFinningEU representation on the ground in #Brussels! Thank you for making our work for #sharks and a #FinBanNow possible 🙏🩵 Donate now: bit.ly/484viNR

Give #sharks a voice in #Brussels! At this critical stage for a #FinBanNow we need to engage with decision-makers and keep pushing for a trade ban on #shark #fins on the ground. Your #donation makes a difference: bit.ly/484viNR 🦈🙏🇪🇺

#EUOceanWeek: We are proud that our EU Citizen´s Initiative´s demand for a #FinBanNow is reflected in the powerful #BlueManifesto - the roadmap to a helathy #ocean by 2030 @SeasAtRisk🦈🙏 seas-at-risk.org/blue-manifesto/

Happy #SharkAwarenessDay 🦈 Today is all about #sharks and raising awareness of their importance & threats: Sharks are still hunted for their #fins. Hopefully the #EU will soon join the growing community of nations with a #FinBanNow for shark protection🦈🇪🇺 #StopFinningEU

Yesterday the #StopFinningEU targeted consultation event for #sharks took place in #Vigo #Spain. Thanks to the @EU_Commission and the @EFCA_EU for organising such important events and seriously considering a #FinBanNow, backed by 1.1+ million EU Citizens! 💪

The @EU_Commission announced a targeted consultation event on #FinBanNow to deepen stakeholder dialogue in #Vigo, #Spain - the 🖤of the #sharkfishing industry. We trust that the EU will provide a balanced framework for constructive discussions⚖️🇪🇺🦈 bit.ly/45ILEuy

Sharks matter to people from all around the world! 🌏At the #StopFinningEU #ImpactAssessment for a #FinBanNow 3.500+ people from 71 countries took this unique opportunity. Thank you in the name of the #sharks 🦈

✅ Public Consultation for a #FinBanNow The second step of the #StopFinningEU #ImpactAssessment is complete 🥳 We are tremendously thankful for 3.454 sharklovers from 71 countries who filled out the online questionnaire and gave #sharks once again a strong voice! 🇪🇺🦈

Use your #vote for the election of the @EUparliament 🗳️Within their legislative period the future of #sharks and the #StopFinningEU demand for a #FinBanNow will be decided! 🦈🇪🇺 Inspiration for your vote: @Act4AnimalsEU 🔗 bit.ly/4aWBuHo 📷 @clueintheblue

Final Countdown for the #StopFinningEU Public Consultation 🦈🇪🇺⌛Complete the online questionnaire in favor of a #FinBanNow by midnight. Guidance 🔗 linktr.ee/StopFinningEU

⚠️ FINAL COUNTDOWN! 🦈 Just a handful of hours remain for all of us to use our voice against the European shark fin trade! The EU Commission is accepting opinion from everyone via the official public questionnaire👇 ec.europa.eu/info/law/bette… #StopTheSkarkFinTrade

#StopFinningEU Public Consultation: 1 week left ⏳ Make your voice for #sharks and a #FinBanNow heard: Complete the online questionnaire by 4 June 2024. Guideline 🔗 linktr.ee/StopFinningEU🦈🇪🇺

Milestone reached ☑️: Yesterday the first step of the #StopFinningEU Impact Assessment – the Call for Evidence for a #FinBanNow closed at midnight. 🇪🇺🦈 Thanks to everyone who used this unique opportunity to have a say for #sharks 🙏 bit.ly/3IcoilQ

LAST CALL #StopFinningEU⌛The final sprint for submitting scientific evidence to support our demand for a #FinBanNow is here: We are in the last hours for which your expertise in #ocean #biodiversity and #sharks can be heard! 🦈🇪🇺 bit.ly/3IcoilQ

📣 Calling on all #ocean and #shark #scientist to provide scientific evidence to strengthen our demand for a #FinBanNow in Europe. This #ImpactAssessment is the follow-up of our successfull #ECI #StopFinningEU supported by 1.1 million EU citizens 🦈🇪🇺 bit.ly/3IcoilQ

📣🦈 Calling on all sharklovers to participate at the #StopFinningEU Impact Assessment for a #FinBanNow. The online Public Consultation questionnaire from the EU can be filled out easily with our guide👉 bit.ly/3x5BZRo

🚨 Join us to save our oceans! 🌊 Participate in the #FinBanNow Public Consultation to ban shark finning in the EU. @stopfinningeu provides a guideline for easy questionnaire filling. Act now - deadline June 4, 2024. stop-finning-eu.org/wp-content/upl…

📣 ACTION ALERT #EUTakeTheInitiative: Take part in the public consultation for a #FinBanNow until 4 June 2024🦈 Have your say for sharks and take a look at our guideline bit.ly/3x5BZRo