RAY SKIN WANTED FOR RESTORATION

[Nonoy Tan]

Fearn, thank you for reminding all of us of our environmental responsibilities.

I would like to share a couple of photos I took a few weeks ago on mantas being hunted and slaughtered for their meat and skin. Very sad

On the ligher side, private initiatives are already taking place in order to provide alternative livelihood for these subsistence fishermen.

If I may add ... The degradation of the environment has also caused the demise of some ethnic peoples who made beautiful bladed weapons. For centuries, they have relied on nature's abundance for food, habitation, etc. Unfortunately, the commercial onslaught/harvesting of these natural resources (mainly coming from external economies) has negatively impacted the environment and consequently, these peoples. My 2 cents.

Stuart, your decision is commendable. I hope that it will serve as an example for all of us sharing the same love for arms and bladed weapons.

Nonoy