Finning: meaning, definitions and examples
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finning
[ หfษชnษชล ]
shark conservation
Finning refers to the process of removing the fins of sharks, often while the shark is still alive, and discarding the rest of the body back into the ocean. This practice is primarily conducted to supply fins for shark fin soup, a delicacy in some cultures. Finning has significant negative impacts on shark populations and marine ecosystems.
Synonyms
fin removal, shark finning.
Examples of usage
- Many countries have banned finning to protect shark populations.
- The finning practice poses severe risks to marine biodiversity.
- Environmental groups are campaigning against shark finning.
- Legislators are tightening laws to prevent shark finning.
Translations
Translations of the word "finning" in other languages:
๐ต๐น finning
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคฟเคจเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Finning
๐ฎ๐ฉ finning
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฝัะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ finning
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใณใใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท finning
๐ช๐ธ finning
๐น๐ท finning
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุญูู ูู ุงูุฒุนุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ finning
๐ธ๐ฐ finning
๐จ๐ณ ๅฒ้ณ
๐ธ๐ฎ finning
๐ฎ๐ธ finning
๐ฐ๐ฟ finning
๐ฌ๐ช finning
๐ฆ๐ฟ finning
๐ฒ๐ฝ finning
Etymology
The term โfinningโ originated from the word โfin,โ which comes from the Old English 'finnan,' meaning 'to swim.' The practice gained notoriety in the late 20th century as demand for shark fins surged in markets, particularly for shark fin soup in Asian cuisines. This led to more awareness and backlash against the practice, as it raises significant ethical concerns regarding animal cruelty and the ecological impact of removing such apex predators from ocean habitats. Over the years, international conservation efforts have sought to regulate and ban finning, culminating in various legal restrictions around the globe aimed at preserving shark populations and promoting sustainable fishing practices.