The video published by Andrea Spinellimarine biologist and popularizer, in which he shows some specimens of Palombo fish shark (Mustelus mustelus) captured e exhibited as trophies in Catania. A scene that has outraged, but which unfortunately is not rare at all in Italian ports.
In the video you can see the sharks taken in your arms by the fishermen and pour on the boat. Despite being accidental catches Since these animals were not the direct target of the fishermen, they still come killed and shown how trophies.
Sharks victims of ignorance and superficiality
We have to do more to protect themreports Spinelli in his post. Sharks are often perceived as dangerous, but in reality they are Key species for the balance of the marine ecosystem. Their presence regulates the food chain, prevents the uncontrolled proliferation of other species and keeps fish populations healthy.
Spinelli has been working for years for Educate the public on the reality of the sharksquite different from the cinematographic or folklore image. Many of the most common species in our seas, such as Palombo fish, are threatens of extinctionbut they continue to be captured – and sometimes sold under false names to unaware consumers – without public opinion being truly aware of it.
Precisely on this side the documentary Shark Preyedsigned by the brothers Andrea and Marco Spinelli who have decided to tell the truth behind the truth behind the Shark meat trade. Their project, the result of Two years of work between Italy and Spainbrings us inside the fish markets and the practices of industrial fishing, revealing the dark side of a market as vast as it is little known.
The biologist’s message is clear: it serves awarenessserves respect. We can no longer accept that sharks and other marine animals are used as vanity or ignorance objects. Sensitize It is the first step. Showing these images hurts, but it is necessary. We have a duty to change things. You no longer have to close your eyes and turn to the other side in front of a practice as widespread as it is unjust.
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