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President Obama’s Ocean Legacy Continues to Grow as NOAA Proposes Expanding Marine Protected Areas off California

December 21, 2012, www.enn.com | “On December 20, 2012, the Obama Administration’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and several members of Congress announced a process to more than double the size of two national marine sanctuaries–Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank–off the coast of north-central California.”

President Obama’s Ocean Legacy Grows as NOAA Proposes Expanding Marine Protected Areas
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  • COMMENTS:
  • Luz Engelbrecht “do you suppose his admin is trading off protecting marine areas for expanding the pipeline? hmmmmm. sincerely wondering what the intentions are because i’m confused about what is going on.”
  • Robert Brothers ~ all of this is bargaining and and tradeoffs, just like poker. Intentions are hard to figure out, hard to distinguish between what someone truly wants to do, in their heart, and what they decide to do because it is politically expedient … and therefore might help them to do what they really want to do later.
  • But whatever the intention may be, our job is to up the political pressure!
  • Luz Engelbrecht exactly! i’m on my legislators like a crazed dog on a pantleg…
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Filed under: Ocean Fish, Oceans, Protection

South Korea drops plans to resume whaling

Humpback whale

December 6, 2012, www.guardian.co.uk | “South Korea has dropped plans to resume whaling in its coastal waters amid a storm of international criticism, and will instead use non-lethal methods to conduct research into the mammals.”

HOORAY! South Korea drops plans to resume whale hunting! SHARE if you want Japan to follow suit:http://bit.ly/UfExh8
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Filed under: Animals, Animals & Plants, Compassionate Actions, Ocean Fish, Oceans

Board considers canceling shrimp season in Maine

If shrimp season is cut down dramatically, Massachusetts shrimpers may not find it worthwhile to go out.

December 3, 2012, www.bostonglobe.com | “Regulators may cancel the upcoming northern shrimp season in the Gulf of Maine because of a decline in the shrimp population from overfishing and poor environmental conditions, dealing a blow to fishermen in Massachusetts and other states.”

Veronica Smith shared a link.
“Regulators consider cancellation of shrimp season in Gulf of Maine – The Boston Globe
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Regulators are considering cancelling the upcoming northern shrimp season in the Gulf of Maine because of a decline in the population from overfishing and poor environmental conditions. A committee of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is expected to meet Monday to decide on plans for t…”
COMMENTS:
  • Robert Brothers “Over-fishing, clearcutting, they seem to be so hard to stop. It’s wonderful when we can restrain ourselves now, so that there will be more for our children. This seems to be very difficult to do politically, since the voices of today are louder than those of the future. Good for these regulators to have a longer vision!”
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Permit for seismic testing off Diablo Canyon is denied

November 14, 2012, www.sanluisobispo.com | “Unanimous vote by commissioners means PG&E cannot go on with proposal to blast loud sounds into the ocean, which could cause harm to marine life.”

“Way to go CA Coastal Commission!
“CA Coastal Commission unanimously denied PG&E Permit and FIVE of the Commissioners specifically mentioned impacts to Chumash cultural resources as one of the reasons to vote against the project.”
Permit for seismic testing off Diablo Canyon is denied | Environment | SanLuisObispo.com
The California Coastal Commission unanimously decided late Wednesday afternoon to deny a permit sought by PG&E for seismic testing offshore of Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant.”
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Pipeline Violates Fed Law, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Protected

Photo: ~ LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT PROTECTED, along with other fish and streamside species, by a federal appeals court ruling about the 700-mile Ruby pipeline that carries natural gas from Wyoming, through Utah and Nevada into southern Oregon For more info, see http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NV_RUBY_PIPELINE_ENDANGERED_SPECIES_WYOL-?SITE=CODEN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

 

October 22, 2012, www.biologicaldiversity.org | “The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated federal law — both the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act — in approving the 700-mile Ruby pipeline from natural gas fields in Wyoming to southern Oregon.”

~ LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT PROTECTED, along with other fish and streamside species, by a federal appeals court ruling about the 700-mile Ruby pipeline that carries natural gas from Wyoming, through Utah and Nevada into southern Oregon
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Filed under: Animals, Animals & Plants, Endangered Species, Energy - Polluting, Fish, Ocean Fish, Pollution, Protection, Rivers & Wetlands

Preserving a Special Piece of La Isla del Encanto

Leatherback-sea-turtle

July 5, 2012, sierraclub.typepad.com | “The Sierra Club’s newest chapter won a huge victory—for the second time—the last week of June when Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño signed a law protecting nearly 2,000 acres of the island’s Northeast Ecological Corridor from development.”

“Good News for Baby Sea Turtles
The Sierra Club’s Puerto Rico Chapter notched a huge victory when the island’s governor signed a bill protecting nearly 2,000 acres of the Northeast Ecological Corridor from development. For more than 15 years, a proposal to build two megaresorts loomed over the Corridor, which includes one of the most important nesting grounds on Earth for the endangered leatherback sea turtle.
“Golf courses and baby sea turtles don’t mix,” says Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune.”
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Comprehensive Reform Protects Vital Fish for the First Time

Success! Comprehensive Reform Protects Vital Fish for the First Time

June 17, 2012, www.care2.com | “Both the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) voted to comprehensively reform industrial fishing off the East coast, including 100 percent at-sea monitoring on midwater trawlers and the first ever federal protections for river herring and shad. Prior to these votes, there had been no protections for river herring, fish that are critically important to the overall health of the ocean’s ecosystem.”

“~ first ever federal protections for river herring and shad, with the help of 65,000 signatures!
Success! Comprehensive Reform Protects Vital Fish for the First Time
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Thanks to over 65,000 Care2 members’ signatures, comprehensive reform now protects fish like river herring and shad, vital to a healthy ecosystem, for the first time.”
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Venezuela Shark Finning Ban Announced As Country Establishes Sanctuary

Photo: GOOD NEWS FOR SHARKS! Venezuela announced it is banning shark finning in its waters and has established a new shark sanctuary. Read about this LAST COUNTRY in the Americas to outlaw cutting off the fins of live sharks and throwing them back in the ocean to die. http://huff.to/MPuWbX Linda

June 22, 2012, www.huffingtonpost.com | “Some much-needed good news for sharks has come from Venezuela this week: The South American country announced it is banning shark finning in its waters and has established a new shark sanctuary.”

“GOOD NEWS FOR SHARKS! Venezuela announced it is banning shark finning in its waters and has established a new shark sanctuary. Read about this LAST COUNTRY in the Americas to outlaw cutting off the fins of live sharks and throwing them back in the ocean to die. “
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Cabo Pulmo Coral Reef Saved

Photo: VICTORY! Cabo Pulmo coral reef saved! Mexican President Felipe Calderón just put an end to plans that would have imperiled the marine paradise of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, home to the only living hard coral reef in Mexico’s Gulf of California. Want to thank this world leader for doing the right thing? Send a message here http://bit.ly/O0Q71L Great news right? Linda

 

June 21, www.aida-americas.org | “The Mexican government has announced its decision to cancel the proposed Cabo Cortes resort development in Baja California Sur, thus advancing protections for the internationally protected Cabo Pulmo reef.”

“~ VICTORY! Cabo Pulmo coral reef saved! Mexican President Felipe Calderón just put an end to plans that would have imperiled the marine paradise of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, home to the only living hard coral reef in Mexico’s Gulf of California.
VICTORY! Cabo Pulmo coral reef saved! Mexican President Felipe Calderón just put an end to plans that would have imperiled the marine paradise of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, home to the only living hard coral reef in Mexico’s Gulf of California. Want to thank this world leader for doing the right thing? Send a message here http://bit.ly/O0Q71L Great news right?”
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Surfers Form Giant Floating Peace Sign For World Oceans Day

Surfers Form Giant Floating Peace Sign For World Oceans Day

June 8, 2012, www.care2.com | “Hundreds of surfers, swimmers, boaters, and plain-old ocean lovers, joined together at NRDC’s Malibu Peace Paddle to raise awareness about the critical problems facing the ocean.  The goal of the Peace Paddle, which set a Guinness World Record, was to inspire international action at the upcoming Rio+20 summit to protect the world’s oceans from the ever-growing global threats.”

“hundreds of surfers, swimmers, boaters, and plain-old ocean lovers, joined together at Malibu Peace Paddle, sponsored by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Video: http://www.nrdc.org/international/rio-2012/peace-paddle/default.asp
Surfers Form Giant Floating Peace Sign For World Oceans Day
Hundreds of surfers joined together at NRDC’s Malibu Peace Paddle to raise awareness about the critical problems facing the ocean.”
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