Greenpeace activists (some cunningly disguised as sharks) descended on the Liverpool headquarters of Princes to press home the message as to why the company comes last in the canned tuna league table. Princes persist in using FADs (Fishing Aggregating Devices) and Purse Seine nets which catch the tuna but also kills all manner of marine life including sharks, rays and dolphins. To the unmistakable strains of the Jaws theme tune, a banner showing a catch of dead sharks was draped over the headquarter's entrance. Down below friendly shark-clad activists were handing out leaflets to the company's workers and people passing by. Princes - not so charming now eh? Bristol Greenpeace was ably represented by two group members - one of which is pictured above. Well done!
Over 75,000 emails have been sent to Princes, who sell a third of the canned tuna bought in the UK. The action in Liverpool was supported by a telephone campaign from other Greenpeace members up and down the country who demanded that Princes undertake its fishing using 'pole and line' This method of fishing has a much less impact on the lives of other species. Hopefully today's action will pressure Princes to change to use more ethical and sustainable practices in future.
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