Fw: Sea exploitation

[Dharma jain]

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Areeba Hamid <Greenpea...@mailing.greenpeace.org>
To: jainp...@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:10 AM
Subject: Sea exploitation

Dear supporter,

Caught: Taiwanese vessels, pretending to be Indian ^[1], stealing fish and the livelihoods of Indian fishers.

They are doing this by misusing the Letters of Permit (LoP) scheme. ^[2]The scheme allows Indian fishing firms to fish in India’s seas, but is being flouted by foreign fishing vessels, mainly from Thailand and Taiwan. These vessels exploit regulatory loopholes so they can fish, often illegally, in India’s seas.

The Ministry of Agriculture, which issues the LoPs, needs to crack-down on this fishing racket. Over 25,000 people have already asked Minister Sharad Pawar to take action. The internet and social networks have strengthened revolutions across the world. We can use them to put more pressure on the minister.

Spread the word on social networks and ask your friends to sign the petition, asking Minister Sharad Pawar to stop this racket by suspending the faulty LoP scheme.

http://links.mailing.greenpeace.org/ctt?kn=1&ms=Mzg4ODQwOTUS1&r=NDMxNDYzODc1MwS2&b=0&j=MTMxNjIyOTA5S0&mt=1&rt=0

Thanks a billion!

Areeba Hamid
Oceans Campaigner
Greenpeace India

PS: Greenpeace is an independent organisation funded by individuals like you. Make a contribution to help this work and become a proud owner of a Greenpeace grocery bag made of organic cotton. Click here to chip in.

Sources:

1. The vessels Balaji No. 5, Balaji No. 6 and Balaji No. 9 which are registered as Indian vessels under the LoP scheme are also concurrently and actively registered under Taiwan. Dual registration of fishing vessels is illegal in India.
   http://www.greenpeace.org/india/Global/india/docs/Ship-tour-2012/LOP-Vessel-Flag-Research-DCopeland-Jan-2012.xlsx
2. The Great Indian Tuna Robbery, Tehelka, February 22, 2012
   http://www.tehelka.com/story_main51.asp?filename=Ws220212FISHING.asp

Greenpeace on the web:

We're also on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube - join our friends list.

Why have I received this mail?
Either because you signed up as a Greenpeace India cyber-activist or a friend forwarded this mail to you.

How do I subscribe?
To receive regular updates from Greenpeace India, sign up here.

How do I unsubscribe?
To stop receiving messages on how you can help the planet click here.

How can I help more?
You can help by forwarding this message to everyone on your email list. You can also donate to keep us going strong!

Where do I send feedback?
Please send all feedback to ocam...@greenpeace.org Greenpeace India, #60 Wellington Street, Richmond Town, Bangalore 560025