July 23, 2009
An Evening for Shark Conservation
BY: CaitlinF
This Friday (tomorrow), Oceana, Shark Trust Wines, and “Sherman’s Lagoon” cartoonist Jim Toomey are hosting An Evening for Shark Conservation at the National Aquarium in Washington, DC. The free event will raise awareness about the threats sharks face today such as finning and overfishing, and promote the Shark Conservation Act which has passed in the U.S. House and awaits action in the Senate. And yes, there will be free drinks: Great White Chardonnay, Whale Shark Chenin, and Reef Shark Red. Normally, 10% of the wines’ sales go towards shark research and conservation. Toomey will also talk about his inspiration for his strip and how he creates his characters. To RSVP for the event, e-mail rsvp@nationalaquarium.org or call 202-482-2782.We’ll see you there!