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Since 2000, Sea Shepherd has maintained a strong, positive presence in the Galapagos Islands. From patroling the Marine Reserve stopping illegal fishing activities, to busting shark finners, to educating the local youth, Sea Shepherd carries out its mission of promoting ocean conservation using a wide range of methods and actions.The Galapagos is our line in the sand. If humanity cannot protect such a unique and diverse ecosystem, we will not be able to protect any ecosystem. The Galapagos is a challenge and battlefield for the effort to halt human greed and destruction. These Enchanted Isles are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and this means all of us have a responsibility to help protect them from illegal exploitation.

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Ocean Sentry - Reports

Threats to marine turtle nests at Bramston Beach and Ella Bay

Thursday, 05 March 2009 23:25

During the course of the surveys a number of threats to the successful nesting of marine turtles were observed. These threats were of either human or natural origin and included erosion of nesting areas, predation of eggs and human interference with nesting sites.EROSION OF NESTING AREASDuring the latter part of January 2009 heavy rainfall and king tides were experienced in this region. I have not had the opport…

Marine turtle nest surveys of Bramston Beach and Ella Bay

Thursday, 05 March 2009 22:27
The intention of the surveys was to collect critical data and inform key government and non government agencies. We are aware that the needs of marine turtles in this region are not being recognized due to a lack of data regarding preferred turtle nesting sites.

Mangalore: Wetlands are vanishing!

Thursday, 05 March 2009 22:20
They are described the funnels on the surface of the earth connecting the underground water sources, they suck water in the rainy season feed the water veins and in the summer time they maintain the water level on the surface. These wonderful and very useful wetlands are now being chocked with tons of soil by real estate lobby in a mindless reclamation of land in Mangalore.

Galapagos: Government Reaction

Monday, 02 March 2009 00:00

The post below describes the government reaction to the initial live animal smuggling investigation. Government Reaction Trying to get the government to take the live animal smuggling problem seriously isn't easy. The government knows who is smuggling and who is involved in organized crime, but officials are unwilling to hold the actual criminals responsible, and many officials themselves are involved in the i…

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