Take Action during European Shark Week 2009:

PADI and Project AWARE is urging all PADI divers to take action during European Shark Week 2009 by:

• Signing the shark petition: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish
• Downloading the paper version of the petition and help collect signatures in your dive centre or work place: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish

• Sharing this information with your fellow divers, friends, family, and work colleagues
• Posting a link to your website / blog if applicable
• Making a donation to support Project AWARE
• Upgrading your PADI certification card to the Project AWARE Limited Edition “Shark on a Reef” card

Your voice counts. Please help Project AWARE and the Shark Alliance promote shark conservation including urgently needed revisions to the EU finning ban. European Shark Week is a unique opportunity for European citizens around the world to demonstrate their support for shark conservation and effect urgently needed changes.

European Shark Week 2008 saw the collection of more than 100,000 signatures. This was a huge success for the Shark Alliance and more importantly for shark conservation not only in Europe but worldwide. Let’s make it even bigger this year to ensure European Fisheries Ministers follow through on the Shark Plan’s initiatives and truly safeguard sharks.

Thank you for your support.