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Protect Ocean Wildlife and Keep Tuna Dolphin-Safe!
Target: Dr. William Hogarth, Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS; Colin Powell, United States Secretary of StateSponsored by: Defenders of Wildlife
The Dolphin-Safe Tuna Program and Ocean Wildlife Are Under Attack
The Bush Administration is trying to weaken the definition of the dolphin-safe label on tuna cans and pouches despite broad bipartisan public support for the program. The proposed changes to this successful program would allow tuna caught using the harmful practice of chasing and setting nets on dolphins to be labeled "dolphin-safe.” This policy has the potential to devastate dolphin populations, especially three dolphin populations in the Eastern Pacific -- the northeastern offshore spotted, the eastern spinner, and the coastal spotted – which have all seen their numbers plummet as a result of dolphin-deadly fishing practices.
Other Marine Wildlife Is In Jeopardy! Scientists worldwide recognize that large-scale industrial fishing techniques -- such as purse-seining, longlining, and drift-netting -- are devastating our oceans and the countless wildlife species that live within them. Dolphins, endangered sea turtles, sharks, sea birds and other marine wildlife are all falling victim to the nets and lines of tuna fishermen and the pressure of overfishing, especially in the Pacific Ocean. (Visit savedolphins.org for more information)
Sea Turtles in Trouble: Sea turtles, abundant throughout the world's oceans for millennia, are being killed when they become entangled in fishing gear or caught as bycatch in fishing nets. All eight of the world's sea turtle species are now listed as threatened with extinction. Within the last decade, the Eastern Pacific populations of the critically endangered leatherback turtle have declined by 78%.
Sharks in Danger: Sharks, due to their low birth rate, slow maturation and growth patterns, and naturally small populations, are extremely vulnerable to pressures from fisheries and human exploitation. Pacific populations of Angel Sharks, Lemon Sharks, and Blue Sharks, to name a few, are all facing grave dangers from overfishing practices. (Visit savesharks.org for more information)
We need your help in convincing the Bush Administration to finally demonstrate leadership position on these issues at the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission and elsewhere. We cannot sit by passively as our dolphin-safe tuna label is rendered meaningless and our ocean resources are destroyed by overfishing. Sign Now! Once you have signed, tell your friends about this imminent threat to these magnificent marine mammals!
The Bush Administration is trying to weaken the definition of the dolphin-safe label on tuna cans and pouches despite broad bipartisan public support for the program. The proposed changes to this successful program would allow tuna caught using the harmful practice of chasing and setting nets on dolphins to be labeled "dolphin-safe.” This policy has the potential to devastate dolphin populations, especially three dolphin populations in the Eastern Pacific -- the northeastern offshore spotted, the eastern spinner, and the coastal spotted – which have all seen their numbers plummet as a result of dolphin-deadly fishing practices.
Other Marine Wildlife Is In Jeopardy! Scientists worldwide recognize that large-scale industrial fishing techniques -- such as purse-seining, longlining, and drift-netting -- are devastating our oceans and the countless wildlife species that live within them. Dolphins, endangered sea turtles, sharks, sea birds and other marine wildlife are all falling victim to the nets and lines of tuna fishermen and the pressure of overfishing, especially in the Pacific Ocean. (Visit savedolphins.org for more information)
Sea Turtles in Trouble: Sea turtles, abundant throughout the world's oceans for millennia, are being killed when they become entangled in fishing gear or caught as bycatch in fishing nets. All eight of the world's sea turtle species are now listed as threatened with extinction. Within the last decade, the Eastern Pacific populations of the critically endangered leatherback turtle have declined by 78%.
Sharks in Danger: Sharks, due to their low birth rate, slow maturation and growth patterns, and naturally small populations, are extremely vulnerable to pressures from fisheries and human exploitation. Pacific populations of Angel Sharks, Lemon Sharks, and Blue Sharks, to name a few, are all facing grave dangers from overfishing practices. (Visit savesharks.org for more information)
We need your help in convincing the Bush Administration to finally demonstrate leadership position on these issues at the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission and elsewhere. We cannot sit by passively as our dolphin-safe tuna label is rendered meaningless and our ocean resources are destroyed by overfishing. Sign Now! Once you have signed, tell your friends about this imminent threat to these magnificent marine mammals!
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We signed the “Protect Ocean Wildlife and Keep Tuna Dolphin-Safe!” petition!
# 200:
7:24 pm PST, Mar 11,
Kayleigh Arambula, California
their our wildlife! think about it!
their our wildlife! think about it!
# 199:
7:16 pm PST, Mar 11,
Fred Fall, New Jersey
# 198:
7:06 pm PST, Mar 11,
Samantha Jenks, California
we are all on this Earth TOGETHER! destroying it destorys us ALL!
we are all on this Earth TOGETHER! destroying it destorys us ALL!
# 197:
7:04 pm PST, Mar 11,
Melissa Nowell, Canada
# 196:
6:57 pm PST, Mar 11,
Maura Traylor, New York
# 195:
6:22 pm PST, Mar 11,
Erica Adams, Oregon
# 194:
6:14 pm PST, Mar 11,
Lisa Sprague, Pennsylvania
i love dolphins they are smart beautiful creatures and i refuse to eat tuna if it is not dolphin safe. as far as the ocean wildlfe it is the future of our children.
i love dolphins they are smart beautiful creatures and i refuse to eat tuna if it is not dolphin safe. as far as the ocean wildlfe it is the future of our children.
# 193:
6:11 pm PST, Mar 11,
Christine Shanks, Maryland
Ocean wildlife, as well as land wildlife, are important to balance the ecosystem. Humans should not abuse that ecosystem.
Ocean wildlife, as well as land wildlife, are important to balance the ecosystem. Humans should not abuse that ecosystem.
# 192:
5:41 pm PST, Mar 11,
Nancy Toliver, Kentucky
# 191:
5:36 pm PST, Mar 11,
Martha m Herrero, Texas
# 190:
5:26 pm PST, Mar 11,
Hilary Stamper
# 189:
5:05 pm PST, Mar 11,
Judith Allen, Florida
# 188:
5:00 pm PST, Mar 11,
Name not displayed, Puerto Rico
As we protect humans we most protect wildlife, they are part of us.
As we protect humans we most protect wildlife, they are part of us.
# 187:
4:59 pm PST, Mar 11,
Colleen D., Ohio
# 186:
4:34 pm PST, Mar 11,
Theresa Phillipe, Colorado
# 185:
4:31 pm PST, Mar 11,
Claire Watson, California
# 184:
4:29 pm PST, Mar 11,
Bluzett Bridge, New York
# 183:
4:26 pm PST, Mar 11,
Jo Ebersole, Delaware
It is the future of our children and the world itself.
It is the future of our children and the world itself.
# 182:
4:02 pm PST, Mar 11,
Lynn Powers, Iowa
# 181:
4:00 pm PST, Mar 11,
Victoria Bembibre, Argentina
It's a great part of the environment which we can live without.
It's a great part of the environment which we can live without.
We need to take a look at what we do because it's deeply affecting the planet.
# 180:
3:47 pm PST, Mar 11,
Willard Schmiedeskamp, Minnesota
We have driven passenger pigeons out of existance, pushed buffalo almost to extinction, the grand banks are fished out. Enough already!
We have driven passenger pigeons out of existance, pushed buffalo almost to extinction, the grand banks are fished out. Enough already!
In my childhood I was told the oceans could eradicate hunger. Now many commercial fisheries have fished themselves out of business.
# 179:
3:20 pm PST, Mar 11,
Rachel M. Gerena Rodriguez, Puerto Rico
Because is life...
Because is life...
I love the ocean.
# 178:
3:11 pm PST, Mar 11,
Name not displayed, North Carolina
# 177:
3:01 pm PST, Mar 11,
Nona Burnett, Louisiana
We must protect ALL ocean species from abuse, unfair/unethical fishing & extinction!
We must protect ALL ocean species from abuse, unfair/unethical fishing & extinction!
Our oceans and ALL fresh water sources are our foundation for life on earth! Without water, there are no plants. Without plants, there will be no more animals! And remember, mankind is just another species of animal!
# 176:
2:47 pm PST, Mar 11,
Samantha Steinberg, New York
# 175:
2:43 pm PST, Mar 11,
Riche Wiley, North Carolina
all life is important, whether human or animal. The human species depends on ocean wildlife just as much as they depend on us. Eventually, with the extinction of ocean wildlife, humans would become extinct.
all life is important, whether human or animal. The human species depends on ocean wildlife just as much as they depend on us. Eventually, with the extinction of ocean wildlife, humans would become extinct.
I care about our futures as well as the futures of our wild friends.
# 174:
2:36 pm PST, Mar 11,
Name not displayed, Iowa
Those animals have feelings too.
Those animals have feelings too.
The our kids and grandkids may not get to see these wonderful animals, if we kill them all!
# 173:
2:30 pm PST, Mar 11,
Michael Vaughan, Georgia
it is part of God's wonderful creation.
it is part of God's wonderful creation.
my faith leads me to care deeply about the environment.
# 172:
2:28 pm PST, Mar 11,
Alexis M Cooper, Missouri
I want my children to see what the world needs to have for many years tocome.
I want my children to see what the world needs to have for many years tocome.
People need to know more about the invironment to protect what God gave us
# 171:
2:23 pm PST, Mar 11,
Jeff e Parker, Nevada
# 170:
2:21 pm PST, Mar 11,
Name not displayed, California
It is our answer to the past and future questions about this planet.
It is our answer to the past and future questions about this planet.
I love the ocean
# 169:
2:18 pm PST, Mar 11,
Name not displayed, Michigan
# 168:
2:15 pm PST, Mar 11,
Melissa Willard, Massachusetts
# 167:
1:48 pm PST, Mar 11,
John Kesich, Pennsylvania
# 166:
1:43 pm PST, Mar 11,
Ruthann Roka, Florida
Future Generations
Future Generations
I CARE
# 165:
1:25 pm PST, Mar 11,
Orestis Papadopolos, Greece
# 164:
1:23 pm PST, Mar 11,
Camille Hardman, Australia
Our own and future existence relies on the state of our oceans
Our own and future existence relies on the state of our oceans
Un-necessary depletion and greed of the human race is leading to an ecological breakdown in the earth's environment
# 163:
1:18 pm PST, Mar 11,
Jamie Stark, Canada
# 162:
1:15 pm PST, Mar 11,
Nytro Reppert, Pennsylvania
# 161:
1:03 pm PST, Mar 11,
Natalie Policht, Wisconsin
# 160:
12:56 pm PST, Mar 11,
Nolan Farkas, California
# 159:
12:52 pm PST, Mar 11,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
# 158:
12:48 pm PST, Mar 11,
Susan Glover, Texas
# 157:
12:40 pm PST, Mar 11,
Shannon F., Pennsylvania
# 156:
12:34 pm PST, Mar 11,
Name not displayed, New York
The ocian is an important earth ecocystem and is linked to other systems which sustain human survival.
The ocian is an important earth ecocystem and is linked to other systems which sustain human survival.
Too few are concerned with sustaining our earth's resources.
# 155:
12:33 pm PST, Mar 11,
Janine Lamb, Washington
# 154:
12:31 pm PST, Mar 11,
Name not displayed, Missouri
How can we destroy the most inteligent creatures in the ocean? Dolphens have a good reputation saving people's lives from drowning.
How can we destroy the most inteligent creatures in the ocean? Dolphens have a good reputation saving people's lives from drowning.
# 153:
12:16 pm PST, Mar 11,
Amber Mangrum, California
# 152:
12:13 pm PST, Mar 11,
Mary Ann Buxton, Colorado
# 151:
12:07 pm PST, Mar 11,
Name not displayed, Kansas
They are all God's creatures, would you like to be the one that has to answer for the things that are done to these beautiful creatures?
They are all God's creatures, would you like to be the one that has to answer for the things that are done to these beautiful creatures?