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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Coastal and ocean birds most at risk from global warming PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 12 March 2010 07:01

Auklet. Credits: WikipediaBirds that rely on oceans and live on coastlines are more vulnerable to climate change than birds found in any other habitats in America, according to a new report released Thursday by federal biologists and other researchers.

Terns that live on California's beaches — along with murres, auklets, puffins and other species found in offshore areas like the Farallon Islands off San Francisco — face loss of habitat from rising seas, disruption of ocean food supplies and other problems in the decades ahead as the planet continues to warm, the report found...

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