Sea Shepherd in the Galapagos
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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| Wednesday, 02 December 2009 20:06 | |||
Just 14,000 Australian sea lions remain and 85 per cent live in SA. On the West Coast, breeding has started at three colonies, but the pups face a series of threats. Fishing nets, lines and lobster pots top the list in a recent report by the South Australian Research and Development Institute to the federal Government... Read Full Article 
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Invisible nets intended for sharks trap and kill about 300 sea lions in South Australia every year and the species appears headed for extinction.
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