Unraveling the Shark Finning Crisis
A project in Saint Petersburg, FL by Joseph Cavanaugh000days
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Research the shark finning trade in Hong Kong and publish a magazine article on how we can turn the tide for sharks.
Backers: 75
Average Pledge Per Backer: $46
Funded: $3,477 of $3,000
Dates: Feb 22nd -> Mar 24th (30 days)
Project By: Joseph Cavanaugh
Backers: 75
Average Pledge Per Backer: $46
Funded: $3,477 of $3,000
Dates: Feb 22nd -> Mar 24th (30 days)
Project By: Joseph Cavanaugh
$3,477
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 24 @ 20:45 -0400 GMT
115%
of goal
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Thanks for making our Kickstarter for sharks successful! 
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Interesting article from a different source on shark fin soup
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's an excerpt but read the short article if you have a few minutes. In a brilliant short documentary on Asian demand for the delicacy, British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay samples some of Taiwan’s best shark fin soup and comments that “the... (Read More)
We did it!
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys are AMAZING. We did it!! Our Kickstarter is successful. I’m deeply moved by all your support! This project is near and dear to my heart because of my love for sharks and some of my most memorable moments underwater with them. This is also... (Read More)
Inching up on Kickstarter goal
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
My Kickstarter ends next Saturday. Just $500 left to raise for a successful fundraising effort. Thank you old and recent pledges alike for helping me get this far. I'll campaign for this project as best I can this week. If you know of anyone... (Read More)
Two thirds of the way toward our goal!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Just a quick update to let you know we're currently at 72% toward reaching the $3,000 goal. Please continue to think of others you know who would be interested in supporting this project. Have just 9 days to go and about $800 left to... (Read More)
Two Quick Updates
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday we reached the two thirds funding mark, now at 69% - wooHOO!! Siesta Key Paddle Classic event next month is also listing my Kickstarter alongside Surfrider Foundation for donations for the event and that's awesome news! Only trouble is... (Read More)
Thank you for another successful day for pledges!
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We're up to 57% of my target goal, great work everyone! 11 days to go, I know we can do it! (Read More)
Great work the last two days with pledges!
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks everyone!! Please keep putting the word out there on this historic day for shark protection. (Read More)
Great news this morning out of Bangkok (CITES)
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
BANGKOK: Five shark species won international trade protection Monday in a move hailed as a breakthrough in efforts to save the world's oldest predator from extinction due to rampant demand for its fins. Rather than a complete ban, the 178-member... (Read More)
CITES Vote for Sharks
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Monday may be when there is a vote at CITES meeting in Bangkok for shark protection proposals for the scalloped hammerhead, great hammerhead, smooth hammerhead, oceanic whitetip, porpeagle, manta rays, and fresh water sawfish. Keep your... (Read More)
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