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Originally Posted on September 18, 2016
In the current run of new and greatly expanded Marine Sanctuaries, it is fun to step back and celebrate one that was established in 1992. Can anyone point us to a list of all Ocean Preserves?
Originally Posted on September 16, 2016
The announcement was made at the third Our Ocean conference, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. #OurOcean
Great backgound on this historic Atlantic Marine Monument from Pew Environment here #EIRecommends
a few highlights:
The Monument designation phases out commercial fishing and prohibits other extractive activities such as mining and drilling.
“Science is clear that setting aside biologically important areas can increase resilience as ocean conditions change.”
- Lee Crockett, who oversees the U.S. ocean conservation project at The Pew Charitable Trusts
“The high-quality habitat in this monument supports an extraordinary array of marine life, from corals to whales to seabirds,”
- Peter Baker, who directs Pew’s ocean conservation work in the Northeast U.S
Among the species that call the new monument home are Atlantic puffins, which use the area as part of their wintering grounds—a discovery that scientists made this year.
Kudos to all involved!
This weekend this story crossed my desk:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/21/magazine/palau-vs-the-poachers.html
It is a compelling story of technology working together with Rangers who are on the front lines of stopping the major extinction which is now underway.
The story itself includes these collaborators:
SkyTruth.org - who use advanced satellite imaging and human ingenuity to identify poachers on the seas around Palau (@SkyTruth)
Palau Rangers who pursue poachers, and face the risks
an adviser from the Pew Charitable Trust (@pewenvironment - a great resource!)
two Australian Navy officers, on loan to Palau
the Remeliik - a cutter capable of an open sea chase - also on loan from Australia
A compelling read - including graphic descriptions of the horrors of poaching
Upcoming: a partnership that offers the promise to up the world's game against poaching
#Climate #sustainable-fisheries #wilding
Originally Posted on February 24, 2016
Perhaps in the nick of time: http://globalfishingwatch.org/
A tangible sign of engagement against the global scourge of poaching and factory fishing
@SkyTruth @Oceana @EarthOutreach
I have a rooting interest.