Sea Shepherd vows to tackle tuna fishing off Libya
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is brushing off fears of being caught up the conflict in Libya when they head there next month to save bluefin tuna.
Sea Shepherd went to the waters off Libya last year to do the same thing, but this time NATO-backed rebel forces are in an on-going struggle with supporters of dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
The society said next month two of its ships will enter the waters off the coast of Libya, with the goal of intercepting bluefin tuna poachers and freeing any illegally caught fish in attempt to save the species from nearing extinction.
Animal rights, also known as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of non-human animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of human beings. Advocates approach the issue from different philosophical positions, ranging from the protectionist side of the movement, presented by philosopher Peter Singer—with a utilitarian focus on suffering and consequences, rather than on the concept of rights—to the abolitionist side, represented by law professor Gary Francione, who argues that animals need only one right: the right not to be property. Despite the different approaches, advocates broadly agree that animals should be viewed as non-human persons and members of the moral community, and should not be used as food, clothing, research subjects, or entertainment...WIKI
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