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-manife…

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

#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

📣 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