Marine Sanctuaries
A key decision is about to be made about whether or not our National Marine Sanctuaries will be able to protect important marine habitats and ecosystems within their boundaries.
Please take action right away and let the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration know our National Marine Sanctuaries must be able to protect our special ocean places and the marine life they contain.
When you look out over the open ocean you can picture the marine life teeming below the surface - sea turtles, whales, fish, vibrant corals, and lush kelp forests. Sadly, however, our living oceans are showing significant signs of declining health. Human activities have resulted in habitat destruction, overfishing and loss of biodiversity, damaging ecosystems.
To help protect and manage many of the most special portions of our ocean environment, some areas have been designated National Marine Sanctuaries. Similar to our national parks and wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries are supposed to protect, where necessary, and restore the living marine resources within their boundaries, while providing for public education and enjoyment.
But not all marine sanctuaries are created equal. Many actually allow activities that harm the very ecosystems and marine life they are supposed to protect. These activities can include fishing. You can help ensure that such areas are not just paper sanctuaries and ensure that these national treasures protect the marine ecosystem for future generations as intended.
Click the link below to take action
https://secure2.convio.net/toc/site/Advocacy?id=199
