Nicolas Sarkozy’s Bluefin Tuna Ban Not For Protecting The Fish
Written by Vegetarian Star on July 17th, 2009 in Animal Issues, Environment-Eco-Green, Not So Vegetarian, Politicians.
France’s first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, recently showed her compassionate side by revealing she refuses to wear fur.
Now hubby president Nicolas Sarkozy is appearing to show support for animals and the environment, supporting a ban on bluefin tuna fishing, wanting to add the fish to the Convention In International Trade on Endangered Species.
However, appearances can be deceiving.
It seems Sarkozy’s ban has more to do with helping people fish more in the future than it does to save the fishes.
At the national stakeholder consultation on the future of France’s fisheries, Sarkozy said, “Ours is the last generation with the ability to take action before it’s too late – we must protect marine resources now, in order to fish better in future. We owe this to fishermen, and we owe it to future generations.”
Several notable people, including vegan actress and activist Alicia Silverstone, as well as some British celebrities, have spoken against bluefin tuna being served in restaurants due to the fact it’s an endangered species.
via treehugger.com
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