About Candice Chandler

Candice is a student at Golden West Community College currently majoring in Journalism. Always an avid ocean conservationist, Candice has an extensive background in anything dealing with the sea, from surfing to scuba diving.

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Shark Fin Off The Menu In Chinese Hotels

January 20, 2012

(SHARK FIN SOUP) CHINA — Shangri-La Hotels, a major hotel chain in China, has taken shark fin soup off their menu for good. Since the peak of shark fin soup consumption is during the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival, their decision to take a step toward shark conservation right before the traditional celebration is profound. Not only does the hotel chain want to reverse the devastation of sharks killed for soup (36 million a year), Shangri-La hotels has also decided to begin phasing out Bluefin tuna and Chilean sea bass, both of which are highly endangered. Refusing to serve these three marine species will save thousands of fish, but equally as important, raise awareness and set an example to other hotels. Read more below for the full inspiring story! — Global Animal 

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Four Tigers Butchered To Be Decorations (TAKE ACTION)

January 18, 2012

(EXOTIC ANIMAL SMUGGLING) THAILAND — Four tigers were slaughtered recently for their skins, skulls, and bones for alleged interior decorating projects, and the parts were confiscated en route to China by Thai postal customs in Bangkok. These murders were committed by an unknown gang trafficking group, and they still remain unpunished. The inhumane practice of poaching wild tigers is aiding to their vastly decreasing numbers, and currently worldwide only 3,200 exist in their natural habitat. Action must be taken to preserve these majestic creatures in the wild and bring the killers to justice. Read more about this specific incident and learn how to take action to protect tigers from future and possibly permanent destruction. — Global Animal

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