Pierce Brosnan campaigns against dolphin slaughter

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Pierce Brosnan campaigns against dolphin slaughter

 

Monday, 17 August , 2009, 15:23

 

Former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan is condemning the killing of dolphins for meat

and urging officials in Japan to end the slaughter of the sea mammals in the

country.

 

The Irish actor, who has been a long time environmental campaigner, has praised

the work of investigative journalists who have documented the killing of

dolphins in Japan in new film The Cove. Brosnan says he was shocked and appalled

to see the real life cruelty onscreen, reported femalefirst.co.uk.

 

Read review: The Cove, a disturbing look at dolphin hunt

 

" We have long been passionate about marine mammal protection. After watching The

Cove, we were astonished to discover that more than 20,000 dolphins are

slaughtered in Japan each year and that their meat, which contains toxic levels

of mercury, is sold to consumers and in grocery stores across Japan, " said the

actor.

 

" This powerful and moving film is an urgent cry for help—and now that the public

finally knows the truth, we must demand change, " he added.