The Namibian Government has not yet decided whether they will allow a notorious Russian ship to capture hundreds of marine animals and send them to China, a place where, sadly, the captivity industry is booming.
Local activists and international organizations have been working tirelessly to stop this proposal in its tracks. A petition to the government has jumped to over 10,000 signers, and IMMP, along with other organizations have sent letters to the government.
On October 14, local activists staged a protest of around 150 people and delivered petition signatures to authorities (video below).
Minister of Fisheries Bernhard Esau:
besau@mfmr.gov.na
Permanent Secretary Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Dr. Moses.Maurihungirire:
Moses.Maurihungirire@mfmr.gov.na
Hon. Minister of Environment and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta:
shifeta_za@yahoo.com
Permanent Secretary Ministry of Environment and Tourism Malan Lindeque:
malan.lindeque@met.gov.na