Sammy is a 4 metre long whale shark that was caught off the coast of Dubai in late August and is now on public display at Lost Chambers aquarium in the United Arab Emirates. Since Sammy has been on display, there has been a public outcry for her release, "a social movement uncommon to this small Middle Eastern nation." There have been things like "Free Sammy" badges and bumper stickers, a "Free Sammy" song and a whole bunch of commmunity groups formed. There is even a "Free Sammy" facebook page. It is believed that the hotel in which the aquarium is located, will have to let the whale shark go. For the complete article from the Globe and Mail, click here. The photo is of Sammy in her tank at the aquarium.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Forget "Free Willy", It's Now Free Sammy
Sammy is a 4 metre long whale shark that was caught off the coast of Dubai in late August and is now on public display at Lost Chambers aquarium in the United Arab Emirates. Since Sammy has been on display, there has been a public outcry for her release, "a social movement uncommon to this small Middle Eastern nation." There have been things like "Free Sammy" badges and bumper stickers, a "Free Sammy" song and a whole bunch of commmunity groups formed. There is even a "Free Sammy" facebook page. It is believed that the hotel in which the aquarium is located, will have to let the whale shark go. For the complete article from the Globe and Mail, click here. The photo is of Sammy in her tank at the aquarium.
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