Animal welfare groups oppose import of whale sharks at Sentosa IR
Posted: 12 March 2009 1232 hrs, ChannelNewsAsia
SINGAPORE: Seven local and international animal welfare groups have launched an online campaign opposing plans by a Singapore integrated resort developer to import whale sharks for its planned oceanarium.
The groups on Wednesday launched a website, www.whalesharkpetition.com, calling on the public to "voice their opinions" on the plans to import the whale sharks, described as the largest living fish species.
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Animal welfare groups oppose import of whale sharks at Sentosa IR
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