Protect ALL Hawaiian Marine Mammals
Hawaii's monk seals, dolphins and green sea turtles are in serious danger. But currently the mission of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, which manages shallow waters around the main islands, is limited to only conducting outreach and education for humpback whales. Little attention is given to other species that live there.
All of Hawaii's marine species need protection. The Sanctuary could provide a vital service -- not just educating people about whales, but also actually protecting all marine wildlife in its boundaries and their habitats.
The Sanctuary is reviewing its management plan now. Tell the superintendent of the Hawaii Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to increase the scope of the Sanctuary's mission to include conservation and management of monk seals, dolphins, sea turtles and their habitats.
Dear [Decision Maker],
I would like the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to become a place where people can learn about all of Hawaii's marine mammals and be a sanctuary for all the species that live there.
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When making changes to your management plan, I ask that you expand the mission of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to include conservation and management of all of the marine wildlife living there, particularly the critically endangered Hawaiian monk seal and the threatened Hawaiian green sea turtle.
