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WildAid Newsletter July 2010
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WildAid is the only organization that focuses on reducing the demand for endangered species products by specifically targeting consumers with engaging public service announcements and education initiatives. In the same way corporations employ celebrities  and athletes to promote their products, we enlist popular Chinese and western celebrities to dissuade consumers from purchasing products with our "When the Buying Stops, the Killing Can Too" message. We produce innovative multimedia campaigns to promote demand reduction, and secure over $100 million of media sponsorship and editorial coverage. We reach audiences of 1 billion worldwide with our messages.
China Aquatic Awareness month July 18, 2010 Beijing - WildAid, in partnership with the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture, launched a "National Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Awareness Month" campaign. It aims to educate and raise awareness of aquatic wildlife conservation among students in China.
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shark week
Coinciding with Discovery Channel's Shark Week (Aug 1-7) we will post a different shark conservation public service announcement on our Facebook page each day. Show your support for sharks by reposting our PSAs! Let people know that sharks are not mindless killing machines, but a vital part of ocean ecosystems.
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Canadian board meeting
WildAid's Canadian board of directors meet recently to discuss illegal bear poaching in Canada. Actress Bo Derek and millionaire diamond prospector Chuck Fipke were in attendance.
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Search & Seizure
On April 24th, the Navy intercepted the Ecuadorian commercial fishing vessel Patate illegally fishing in the Galapagos Marine Reserve. The vessel possessed over 100 blue sharks. The crew of 14 and captain were jailed for two months and nine days in the Galapagos. This case sets a great precedent and serves as a deterrent for those fishing illegally.
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BLUE Ocean FF
Our Yao Ming 'Say No to Shark Fin Soup' public service announcement is a finalist in the Dot Doc category of the BLUE Ocean Film Festival in Monterey! Starting August 24th, the festival is a week long featuring films, art, and educational panels.
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Volunteer for WildAid!
WildAid is currently accepting volunteers and interns for the fall! Whether you live near a WildAid office or abroad, there are plenty of ways you can help us put an end to the illegal wildlife trade!
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