Save Sharks, Whales, Other Marine Life SEND ACTION~a31179u30516 (fwd)
Alan Sondheim
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:00:51 -0800 (PST)
From: WWF Conservation Action Network <ale...@action.worldwildlife.org>
To: sond...@panix.com
Subject: Save Sharks, Whales, Other Marine Life SEND ACTION~a31179u30516
Action deadline: January 5, 2007
Dear Alan,
** Call for strong protection for three marine sanctuaries that are home to sharks, whales, sea lions, dolphins, sea turtles, octopus and many more marine creatures. **
The federal government is accepting public comments until January 5 on how best to manage three national marine sanctuaries located off the coast of California: Monterey Bay, Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank.
Together, the three sanctuaries encompass 7,100 square miles and support some of the world's most diverse marine ecosystems. Giant kelp forests, wildlife breeding habitats, and deep submarine canyons are some of the special areas.
Unfortunately, these underwater treasures face serious threats. Many of the marine species are threatened by overfishing and destructive practices such as bottom trawling. And the nearby large and growing human population puts enormous pressure on the ecosystems.
National marine sanctuaries belong to us all and we all have a say in how they are managed. To help preserve these sanctuaries and all the riches they contain, let sanctuary managers hear your voice.
ACT NOW: Send a free letter supporting strong protection for the three marine sanctuaries.
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Please forward this alert to your friends and family. You can make a huge difference for our marine environment. Thanks for your help.
Sincerely,
Mike Osmond
World Wildlife Fund
Palo Alto, California
[Mike Osmond is a marine biologist and member of WWF's marine team, and is working to create marine protected areas on the west coast of the United States.]
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Brady Phillips
Joint Management Plan Review Coordinator
NOAA-National Marine Sanctuary Program
1305 East-West Hwy, N/ORM-6
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Dear Mr. Phillips,
I write to urge you to adopt and promptly implement the improved conservation measures included in the draft management plans for the central coast National Marine Sanctuaries.
Specifically, I support
* adoption of marine protected areas, including no-take marine reserves, within the federal waters of the sanctuaries to complement the efforts of the state of California to create marine protected areas under the Marine Life Protection Act
* continuation of the Sanctuary Program's work with scientists and stakeholders to develop and implement a Marine Protected Area Plan in a timely manner
* adoption of cruise ship discharge regulations as proposed in the draft management plan
* inclusion of the Davidson Seamount, an underwater volcano and oasis of life, within the boundaries of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
* continued prioritization of water quality efforts designed to reduce pollution of beaches, creeks, rivers, estuaries and the ocean
* a prohibition on fish farming within sanctuary waters
* a prohibition on attracting or harassing white sharks in sanctuary
waters
Finally, I recognize that implementation of these improved conservation measures will be impossible without adequate resources. Therefore, I urge the Sanctuary Program to advocate for the funding and staffing needed to ensure that sanctuary resources are protected.
Sincerely,
Your name and address
will be inserted here
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Learn more about
* WWF's Ocean Rescue campaign:
http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org/ctt.asp?u=30516&l=135080
* The management plans for the three sanctuaries:
http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org/ctt.asp?u=30516&l=135081
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