Environmental Groups Disgusted with Manila Ocean Park’s Swim with the Sharks and Rays Program

Dear friends in the media,

Environmental groups expressed concerns and disgust regarding Manila Ocean Park’s Swim with Sharks and Rays Program.  Attached is the group’s letter to Manila Ocean Park.  Please cover.

For more information about the matter, please email Ms. Anna Oposa at annaoposa@gmail.com.

Thanks!

ELLA COLMENARES-SABINO

Campaign Officer

Earth Island Institute Philippines
09285243670

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From: Anna Oposa <annaoposa@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM
Subject: Swim with the Sharks and Rays Program
To: Armi Cortes <armicortes@manilaoceanpark.com>, tina romualdez <tinaromualdez@manilaoceanpark.com>, George <georgelin@manilaoceanpark.com>
Cc: Nix Nicolas <nixcnicolas@gmail.com>, Vince C <vince.cinches@greenpeace.org>, Mundita Lim <munditalim@yahoo.com>, Asis Perez <perezasis@yahoo.com>, asisperez@yahoo.com, Save Dolphins <savedolphinsph@gmail.com>, “Anna H. Cabrera” <annahcabrera@yahoo.com>, earth island institute <eiiphils@earthislandph.org>, Marine Wildlife Watch Philippines <mwwphilippines@gmail.com>

Dear Ms. Cortes,

Please see letter attached regarding our concerns about Manila Ocean Park’s Swim with the Sharks and Rays Program.

This is a joint letter by representatives from Save Philippine Seas, Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines, Greenpeace Philippines, Earth Island Institute, and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society.

We are looking forward to engaging in a dialogue with you.

Thank you very much.

Best,

Anna