Protect the
cuttlefish, protect the oceans, and protect the future.
The UK must act
now. | | |
Sudden Interest in Cuttlefish as
Food Is Leading to Over-Fishing. Ban Cuttlefish Sales in
UK Grocery Stores and
Restaurants! | | |
The
cuttlefish, a relative of the squid, is an
extraordinary, intelligent being of the sea. But
instead of being appreciated for what it brings in life,
it's becoming incredibly popular in death — as a dinner
item. Across the UK, it's being featured on menus
from London to Glasgow, and also sold in tins in grocery
aisles. Buyers apparently refer to it as "black
gold" now, comparing it to the wealth and popularity
of petroleum.
But behind the culinary trend is a
growing crisis. As diners' interest in
cuttlefish meals expand, the species is suddenly facing
an over-fishing dilemma, threatening its
future.
Over the past decade, cuttlefish
have been aggressively fished, with little regulation
to protect them or to ensure sustainability. Today,
there are no quotas controlling how much can be
taken — leaving their future dangerously uncertain.
Experts warn that without urgent action, overfishing
will continue to strip the seas of these remarkable
creatures, along with the ecological balance they
help maintain.
We do not have to repeat the
mistakes of the past. Time and again, species have
been driven to collapse only after mass popularity and
profit eclipsed caution. This time, with cuttlefish,
we can choose another way. By acting now, we
protect not just a single species, but the fragile
balance of marine life that depends on it — and in turn,
the future health of our oceans
themselves.
That's why it's important for us
to act now! Sign the petition to urge the
UK government to ban the sale of cuttlefish in grocery
stores and restaurants nationwide!
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Thank you,
Celeste
Care2 Petitions
Team | | |
P.S. We are
standing at a pivotal crossroads. Right now, before
cuttlefish becomes a staple like cod or salmon, we have
a rare opportunity to prevent an ecological disaster
before it fully unfolds. Sign the
petition. |
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