HELP SAVE THE WHALES AND REEFS OF SALT CAY
Target:
The Developers of the Large Marina and Development in Salt Cay, Turks and Caicos
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Salt Cay is a small island, located in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is on the migratory path of the Atlantic Humpback Whales. These whales can be seen breeching and playing with their young just off the island. The Humpback whale is listed as VULNERABLE in the Turks and Caicos Islands. In addition to the whales, the Spotted Eagle Ray, Sea Turtles, Elk Horn and Stag Horn Corals, surrounding the reef, are listed on the endangered species list.
A development company has recently announced its' plans to CONTROL up to 80% of the land mass on this tiny (2.5 square miles) island. These plans include among other things: an 18 hole golf course and resort, large private estates, new residential areas, condominiums, shops, hotels, and a new MARINA with a proposed 100 foot wide channel to be cut into the middle of the island.
This marina is to be situated in the Historical Salt Salinas. These salt salinas are a designated protected area HA-32 by the Turks and Caicos National Trust (1989). At one time, Salt Cay was one of the worlds'largest producer of Salt, and these Salinas bear witness to that history.
The proposed entrance to this marina, will cut through the only road going north to south, potentially damaging and killing the corals, and fish habitat. The proposed channel will create initial, and potentially on-going, silting over the surrounding reefs, possibly damaging even more coral and fish habitat. To add and/or increase boat traffic, will just compound this problem for the whales in this area!
As stewards of this earth, we must give voice to the whales and the ocean. The knowing (potentially)degradation of the marine animals and reefs, must be stopped. Please sign the petition below and give voice to your concern regarding the proposed development on the migratory path of the Humpback whales. Perhaps with our signatures we may be able to affect the futures of the whales and the oceans for generations to come.
For more information on of Salt Cay, visit..... http://www.saltcay.org/ http://friendsofsaltcay.bravehost.com/
Thank you,
Friends of Salt Cay
A development company has recently announced its' plans to CONTROL up to 80% of the land mass on this tiny (2.5 square miles) island. These plans include among other things: an 18 hole golf course and resort, large private estates, new residential areas, condominiums, shops, hotels, and a new MARINA with a proposed 100 foot wide channel to be cut into the middle of the island.
This marina is to be situated in the Historical Salt Salinas. These salt salinas are a designated protected area HA-32 by the Turks and Caicos National Trust (1989). At one time, Salt Cay was one of the worlds'largest producer of Salt, and these Salinas bear witness to that history.
The proposed entrance to this marina, will cut through the only road going north to south, potentially damaging and killing the corals, and fish habitat. The proposed channel will create initial, and potentially on-going, silting over the surrounding reefs, possibly damaging even more coral and fish habitat. To add and/or increase boat traffic, will just compound this problem for the whales in this area!
As stewards of this earth, we must give voice to the whales and the ocean. The knowing (potentially)degradation of the marine animals and reefs, must be stopped. Please sign the petition below and give voice to your concern regarding the proposed development on the migratory path of the Humpback whales. Perhaps with our signatures we may be able to affect the futures of the whales and the oceans for generations to come.
For more information on of Salt Cay, visit..... http://www.saltcay.org/ http://friendsofsaltcay.bravehost.com/
Thank you,
Friends of Salt Cay
Salt Cay is a small island, located in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is on the migratory path of the Atlantic Humpback Whales. These whales can be seen breeching and playing with their young just off the island. The Humpback whale is listed as VULNERABLE in the Turks and Caicos Islands. In addition to the whales, the Spotted Eagle Ray, Sea Turtles, Elk Horn and Stag Horn Corals, surrounding the reef, are listed on the endangered species list.
A development company has recently announced its' plans to CONTROL up to 80% of the land mass on this tiny (2.5 square miles) island. These plans include among other things: an 18 hole golf course and resort, large private estates, new residential areas, condominiums, shops, hotels, and a new MARINA with a proposed 100 foot wide channel to be cut into the middle of the island.
This marina is to be situated in the Historical Salt Salinas. These salt salinas are a designated protected area HA-32 by the Turks and Caicos National Trust (1989). At one time, Salt Cay was one of the worlds'largest producer of Salt, and these Salinas bear witness to that history.
The proposed entrance to this marina, will cut through the only road going north to south, potentially damaging and killing the corals, and fish habitat. The proposed channel will create initial, and potentially on-going, silting over the surrounding reefs, possibly damaging even more coral and fish habitat. To add and/or increase boat traffic, will just compound this problem for the whales in this area!
As stewards of this earth, we must give voice to the whales and the ocean. The knowing (potentially)degradation of the marine animals and reefs, must be stopped. Please sign the petition below and give voice to your concern regarding the proposed development on the migratory path of the Humpback whales. Perhaps with our signatures we may be able to affect the futures of the whales and the oceans for generations to come.
For more information on of Salt Cay, visit..... http://www.saltcay.org/ http://friendsofsaltcay.bravehost.com/
Thank you,
Friends of Salt Cay
A development company has recently announced its' plans to CONTROL up to 80% of the land mass on this tiny (2.5 square miles) island. These plans include among other things: an 18 hole golf course and resort, large private estates, new residential areas, condominiums, shops, hotels, and a new MARINA with a proposed 100 foot wide channel to be cut into the middle of the island.
This marina is to be situated in the Historical Salt Salinas. These salt salinas are a designated protected area HA-32 by the Turks and Caicos National Trust (1989). At one time, Salt Cay was one of the worlds'largest producer of Salt, and these Salinas bear witness to that history.
The proposed entrance to this marina, will cut through the only road going north to south, potentially damaging and killing the corals, and fish habitat. The proposed channel will create initial, and potentially on-going, silting over the surrounding reefs, possibly damaging even more coral and fish habitat. To add and/or increase boat traffic, will just compound this problem for the whales in this area!
As stewards of this earth, we must give voice to the whales and the ocean. The knowing (potentially)degradation of the marine animals and reefs, must be stopped. Please sign the petition below and give voice to your concern regarding the proposed development on the migratory path of the Humpback whales. Perhaps with our signatures we may be able to affect the futures of the whales and the oceans for generations to come.
For more information on of Salt Cay, visit..... http://www.saltcay.org/ http://friendsofsaltcay.bravehost.com/
Thank you,
Friends of Salt Cay
We the undersigned, ask you to hold your Conscious in your Hand and Heart while being careful and thoughtful of the Endangered Whales and Reefs of Salt Cay if you must develop the Historic Salt Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Thank you so much for taking the time to understand our worries and concerns.
Thank you so much for taking the time to understand our worries and concerns.
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# 1,124:
12:12 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Name not displayed, Arizona
# 1,123:
6:48 am PDT, Aug 2,
Louis Siegel, Utah
i've travled to salt cay twice. it's warm and simple and charming. if an outside development takes place there, i will not go back. local development might be delightful, but not another golf course club med disneyland. thanks, but no.
i've travled to salt cay twice. it's warm and simple and charming. if an outside development takes place there, i will not go back. local development might be delightful, but not another golf course club med disneyland. thanks, but no.
# 1,122:
6:29 pm PDT, Aug 1,
Kristen Camaret, Florida
Will everything beautiful in our world continue to be destroyed until our children have nothing left to inspire awe?
Will everything beautiful in our world continue to be destroyed until our children have nothing left to inspire awe?
# 1,121:
12:28 pm PDT, Aug 1,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
A magical place and magnificent beings that need all our protection! Why destroy yet another place and jeopardize the survival of a species for luxurious convenience and business interests that benefit a handful? Are humans truly that pitiful, arrogant, and unimaginative?
A magical place and magnificent beings that need all our protection! Why destroy yet another place and jeopardize the survival of a species for luxurious convenience and business interests that benefit a handful? Are humans truly that pitiful, arrogant, and unimaginative?
# 1,120:
9:48 am PDT, Aug 1,
Edward Fuller, Canada
I care about T& C and it's flora and fauna,on land and in the ocean....
I care about T& C and it's flora and fauna,on land and in the ocean....
# 1,119:
8:58 am PDT, Aug 1,
Irene Gonzales-Dudley, Nevada
I have taken several trips to swim with the whales and witnessed their beauty first hand. Please SAVE the Turks and Caicos from overdevelopment and one of the few prestine areas left for these animals.
I have taken several trips to swim with the whales and witnessed their beauty first hand. Please SAVE the Turks and Caicos from overdevelopment and one of the few prestine areas left for these animals.
# 1,118:
7:45 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Tracy Felshman, Illinois
The more we destroy the environment and ecosystem, the more that will come back to haunt us.
The more we destroy the environment and ecosystem, the more that will come back to haunt us.
# 1,117:
7:08 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Sally Tully-Figueroa, Puerto Rico
Whales are wonderful animals, very intelligent and should be saved as many as possible!
Whales are wonderful animals, very intelligent and should be saved as many as possible!
# 1,116:
5:38 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Marsha Brighton, Puerto Rico
We have an obligation to save those creatures whom we are harming through our greed.
We have an obligation to save those creatures whom we are harming through our greed.
# 1,115:
9:15 pm PDT, Jul 30,
Andi Alnwick, New York
# 1,114:
8:33 pm PDT, Jul 30,
Dee C., New York
# 1,113:
4:36 am PDT, Jul 29,
Marilyn Thacher, Bermuda
Salt cay is one of the last remaining unspoiled INTERESTING islands of TCI.
Salt cay is one of the last remaining unspoiled INTERESTING islands of TCI.
# 1,112:
1:42 am PDT, Jul 29,
Emmett Cullen, Australia
# 1,111:
11:20 pm PDT, Jul 28,
Sandra Francis, United Kingdom
I will be passing on this petition to many of my friends in England and hope they will sign it even though they haven't been to this wonderful part of the World. This is just too sad and shouldn't be allowed to happen.
I will be passing on this petition to many of my friends in England and hope they will sign it even though they haven't been to this wonderful part of the World. This is just too sad and shouldn't be allowed to happen.
# 1,110:
6:12 am PDT, Jul 28,
Sam L, New Jersey
# 1,109:
1:18 am PDT, Jul 28,
Austin Kendall, Florida
STOP EXPLOITING ALL ANIMALS!! EVEN THE THE ONES IN THE OCEAN!! STOP TRASHING THE EARTH WITH YOUR STUPID LUXURY HOTELS!!
STOP EXPLOITING ALL ANIMALS!! EVEN THE THE ONES IN THE OCEAN!! STOP TRASHING THE EARTH WITH YOUR STUPID LUXURY HOTELS!!
# 1,108:
4:21 pm PDT, Jul 25,
Ella Jones, United Kingdom
SAVE THE BLOODY WHALES! YOU PIGS, WHAT ON EARTH MADE YOU THINK THAT EXPLOITING ANIMALS IS ACCEPTABLE. save the whales, save the whales. Beautiful, Beautiful Whales.
SAVE THE BLOODY WHALES! YOU PIGS, WHAT ON EARTH MADE YOU THINK THAT EXPLOITING ANIMALS IS ACCEPTABLE. save the whales, save the whales. Beautiful, Beautiful Whales.
# 1,107:
11:21 am PDT, Jul 25,
Adam Gorley, Canada
It is a terrible shame to damage a marine habitat and migration channel such as the one surrounding Salt Cay, particularly for presumably unnecessary development. And besides the whales and marine species, Salt Cay should be celebrated as a historic place of great importance in the modern world, and open for the whole world to see, not bulldozed and turned into a playground for the wealthy.
It is a terrible shame to damage a marine habitat and migration channel such as the one surrounding Salt Cay, particularly for presumably unnecessary development. And besides the whales and marine species, Salt Cay should be celebrated as a historic place of great importance in the modern world, and open for the whole world to see, not bulldozed and turned into a playground for the wealthy.
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1:51 am PDT, Jul 25,
Nuntanit Bumrungsap, Thailand
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# 1,105:
12:28 am PDT, Jul 25,
Name not displayed, Belgium
# 1,104:
6:37 am PDT, Jul 24,
Igor Purlantov, New York
# 1,103:
3:08 am PDT, Jul 24,
Savannah Johnson, Arizona
# 1,102:
8:40 pm PDT, Jul 23,
Taraneh Sodoma, Washington
# 1,101:
1:28 pm PDT, Jul 23,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 1,100:
12:48 am PDT, Jul 23,
Carleen Wang, California
Whales are extraordinary animals. I have seen a presentation on TV on how they are one of the smartest animals in the entire world. The fact that the oceans are being polluted and not just killing whales, but all different sea animals is devastating and wrong. Norway and Japan continue to illegally hunt whales and it must be stopped.
Whales are extraordinary animals. I have seen a presentation on TV on how they are one of the smartest animals in the entire world. The fact that the oceans are being polluted and not just killing whales, but all different sea animals is devastating and wrong. Norway and Japan continue to illegally hunt whales and it must be stopped.
# 1,099:
12:04 pm PDT, Jul 22,
Jennie Sorbie, United Kingdom
i have seen these whales and they are absolutely amazing. I would like people in generations to come to have the chance to see these animals like i have. this wont happen if people keep killing them off.
i have seen these whales and they are absolutely amazing. I would like people in generations to come to have the chance to see these animals like i have. this wont happen if people keep killing them off.
# 1,098:
9:27 am PDT, Jul 21,
Bobbi Mooseiam, Turks And Caicos Islands
# 1,097:
5:18 am PDT, Jul 21,
Amanda Brownderville, Arkansas
Who do we think we are? We are the most selfish of all species on Earth. We think we can just kill innocent animals for no other reason, than because we want something for ourselves. In nature animals kill other animals for food, never killing more than what they need. They not only feed themselves but scavengers as well. However, we make a sport out of it. Now, we want to help kill off something so beautiful, smart, and something that could be gone from our world, all for some marina.
Who do we think we are? We are the most selfish of all species on Earth. We think we can just kill innocent animals for no other reason, than because we want something for ourselves. In nature animals kill other animals for food, never killing more than what they need. They not only feed themselves but scavengers as well. However, we make a sport out of it. Now, we want to help kill off something so beautiful, smart, and something that could be gone from our world, all for some marina.
# 1,096:
11:04 pm PDT, Jul 20,
Sandy Valencour, Washington
# 1,095:
2:22 pm PDT, Jul 20,
Reeve Carver, New Jersey
# 1,094:
1:49 pm PDT, Jul 20,
Sean Carver, New Jersey
# 1,093:
7:46 pm PDT, Jul 19,
Ben Joubert, South Africa
Don't these developers have anything better to do with their time & money than find the few pieces of paradise we have left in this world, and turn it into garbage?
Don't these developers have anything better to do with their time & money than find the few pieces of paradise we have left in this world, and turn it into garbage?
# 1,092:
6:12 pm PDT, Jul 17,
Luis Requena, Spain
# 1,091:
2:40 am PDT, Jul 17,
Patricia Matejcek, California
Rarity usually makes something special, something to be cherished and protected. There are so many fewer whales now than before mechanized whaling, far fewer than golfcourses, far fewer than marinas or hotels. Whales take nothing from us but we must be wise and generous enough to give them the tiny portions of the world they require.
Rarity usually makes something special, something to be cherished and protected. There are so many fewer whales now than before mechanized whaling, far fewer than golfcourses, far fewer than marinas or hotels. Whales take nothing from us but we must be wise and generous enough to give them the tiny portions of the world they require.
# 1,090:
9:22 am PDT, Jul 16,
Name not displayed, Michigan
# 1,089:
8:12 am PDT, Jul 16,
Germain Puerta, France
# 1,088:
11:41 am PDT, Jul 14,
Marie Jansdotter, Sweden
humans must stop interfering with nature
humans must stop interfering with nature
# 1,087:
7:59 pm PDT, Jul 13,
Bo Hechio, Georgia
We ought to be stewards of the earth, overdevelopment is threatening the habitat of too many animal species. Why do we need another tourist resort? Why not build a research and conservation center instead?
We ought to be stewards of the earth, overdevelopment is threatening the habitat of too many animal species. Why do we need another tourist resort? Why not build a research and conservation center instead?
# 1,086:
6:09 am PDT, Jul 13,
Sabrina Collodi, Florida
# 1,085:
2:29 am PDT, Jul 13,
Nicole Booth, New Zealand
I feel strongly about saving the whales
I feel strongly about saving the whales
# 1,084:
9:41 pm PDT, Jul 12,
Connie Angus, Canada
People are becoming too greedy and selfish. Without the animals, we will all eventually die. Why do we have to take so much away from them when we already have so much. It is time to grow up people.
People are becoming too greedy and selfish. Without the animals, we will all eventually die. Why do we have to take so much away from them when we already have so much. It is time to grow up people.
# 1,083:
9:26 pm PDT, Jul 12,
Carlie Attebury, California
# 1,082:
9:34 am PDT, Jul 12,
Robert Gascoine Jane Minty, Bahamas
From Bob Gascoine, As a long time friend of Salt Cay, I am very pleased to see this website and that there are other ex-pats and hopefully local residents who see the distructive nature of such a mega development and the cultural impact that this major development will cause. Salt Cay people have endured many years of peacefull subsistance and can (if left unpressured by politics or local bullies) choose a more sustainable and culturaly harmonious type of development that would - in future years, make them proud to host annual homecomings' for Bahamian relatives and friends. The current Salt Cay residents are the custodians of their Island, their herritage and now control the future lifestyle of their children. Hopefully there is an opportunity for mittigation on the issues ...Bob Gascoine
From Bob Gascoine, As a long time friend of Salt Cay, I am very pleased to see this website and that there are other ex-pats and hopefully local residents who see the distructive nature of such a mega development and the cultural impact that this major development will cause. Salt Cay people have endured many years of peacefull subsistance and can (if left unpressured by politics or local bullies) choose a more sustainable and culturaly harmonious type of development that would - in future years, make them proud to host annual homecomings' for Bahamian relatives and friends. The current Salt Cay residents are the custodians of their Island, their herritage and now control the future lifestyle of their children. Hopefully there is an opportunity for mittigation on the issues ...Bob Gascoine
# 1,081:
4:17 am PDT, Jul 12,
Maria L Weiss, Massachusetts
Ocean enviorments and the sea life that inhabits it must be saved.
Ocean enviorments and the sea life that inhabits it must be saved.
# 1,080:
5:04 pm PDT, Jul 11,
Name not displayed, New York
# 1,079:
7:17 am PDT, Jul 11,
Becky Androff, Illinois
Hasn't man ruined/destroyed enough?
Hasn't man ruined/destroyed enough?
# 1,078:
6:56 am PDT, Jul 11,
Lydia Charak, Canada
Simple greed and glut of the human race is vile and reprehensible all at the cost of nature and all it's beauty and life.
Simple greed and glut of the human race is vile and reprehensible all at the cost of nature and all it's beauty and life.
# 1,077:
5:27 am PDT, Jul 11,
Angel Mirabal, Dominican Republic
Whales come to my shores every year too, they are part of the Dominican Republic family, and something must be done to protect them.
Whales come to my shores every year too, they are part of the Dominican Republic family, and something must be done to protect them.
# 1,076:
8:39 pm PDT, Jul 10,
Alonso Gerbaud, Panama
# 1,075:
12:15 pm PDT, Jul 10,
Jodi Middlebrook, Arizona
# 1,074:
11:06 am PDT, Jul 10,
Laurel Watson, Arizona
# 1,073:
7:18 pm PDT, Jul 9,
David Peters, United Kingdom
# 1,072:
6:45 am PDT, Jul 9,
Angela María Cabrera, New York
Pienso que preservar la fauna marina es muy importante para la humanidad. Las balleras de nuestras areas estan en peligro de desaparecer. No terminemos con esta especie.
Pienso que preservar la fauna marina es muy importante para la humanidad. Las balleras de nuestras areas estan en peligro de desaparecer. No terminemos con esta especie.
# 1,071:
6:32 am PDT, Jul 9,
Ho-chi Veras, Dominican Republic
# 1,070:
9:19 pm PDT, Jul 8,
Camilo Sanchez, Dominican Republic
Stop this marina. Ecological loss will not be recoverable.
Stop this marina. Ecological loss will not be recoverable.
# 1,069:
7:55 pm PDT, Jul 8,
Carlos Cantisano, Dominican Republic
# 1,068:
7:08 pm PDT, Jul 8,
Cortney Bower, Pennsylvania
The whales are a beautiful species that is very sensitive to the changes we make in the environment and the new resort will only hurt them.
The whales are a beautiful species that is very sensitive to the changes we make in the environment and the new resort will only hurt them.
# 1,067:
6:17 pm PDT, Jul 8,
Aura Reynoso, Canada
# 1,066:
5:39 pm PDT, Jul 8,
Rafael Castillos, Florida
# 1,065:
4:19 pm PDT, Jul 8,
Name not displayed, Dominican Republic
# 1,064:
4:07 pm PDT, Jul 8,
Ana maria Guzman, Dominican Republic
it is very close to my heart, I am an animal lover an protectionist of nature .. hope my signature counts. Ana Maria Guzman
it is very close to my heart, I am an animal lover an protectionist of nature .. hope my signature counts. Ana Maria Guzman
# 1,063:
3:13 pm PDT, Jul 8,
Alba Inoa, Puerto Rico
# 1,062:
2:41 pm PDT, Jul 8,
Sabrina(Bunny) Miller, Canada
This issue is very close to my heart because I have 4 pets of my own and i cant picture them being hunted or tortured so i cant stand people doing this to whales.
This issue is very close to my heart because I have 4 pets of my own and i cant picture them being hunted or tortured so i cant stand people doing this to whales.
# 1,061:
2:21 pm PDT, Jul 8,
Thema Priewe, Texas
I visited Salt Cay for the first time this year and was amazed by the pristine surroundings. A project like this will ruin the charm and appeal of the island. There are enough resorts and marinas already and not enough pristine beaches. Leave Mother Nature alone.
I visited Salt Cay for the first time this year and was amazed by the pristine surroundings. A project like this will ruin the charm and appeal of the island. There are enough resorts and marinas already and not enough pristine beaches. Leave Mother Nature alone.
# 1,060:
1:21 pm PDT, Jul 8,
Luis Zaiek, Pennsylvania
# 1,059:
12:00 pm PDT, Jul 8,
Grace Mallory, Turks And Caicos Islands
# 1,058:
11:57 am PDT, Jul 8,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 1,057:
11:50 am PDT, Jul 8,
KARINA GUTIERREZ, Dominican Republic
# 1,056:
11:42 am PDT, Jul 8,
Victor Martinez, Dominican Republic
# 1,055:
11:19 am PDT, Jul 8,
Raquel Mera, Dominican Republic
# 1,054:
11:04 am PDT, Jul 8,
Pablo Francisco Curiel Pérez, Dominican Republic
No tenemos derecho a destruir el hábitat de nadie.En mi país llegan las ballenas jorobadas y tuve la oportunidad de verlas de cerca.Son majestuosas!
No tenemos derecho a destruir el hábitat de nadie.En mi país llegan las ballenas jorobadas y tuve la oportunidad de verlas de cerca.Son majestuosas!
# 1,053:
12:36 am PDT, Jul 8,
Kelsey Evans-Harrison, Australia
# 1,052:
7:18 pm PDT, Jul 7,
Name not displayed, Washington D.C.
The ocean is important to me.
The ocean is important to me.
# 1,051:
6:16 pm PDT, Jul 7,
Rosario Medina, Arizona
Goodness me! We have to save the whales before time runs out! Before ocean life dies! Before all life dies!
Goodness me! We have to save the whales before time runs out! Before ocean life dies! Before all life dies!
