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Re: galapagos crisis
by Anonymous on 21 May 2001 @ 10:17 AM

Hello, I ready your statement about the galapagos Islands and truely agree with you very much. I have been there and will return many times because of the nature and the true serenity. I just saw on the news about the fisherman of the galapagos over fishing and getting away with it because they over power the number of people enforcing the rules. I do not agree with many of the greenpeace issues. Mainly because I am ex-military, but this issue I take to heart. I was wondering why greenpeace does not send supporters to galapagos to assist in enforcing the laws of ecuadors fishing rules. Not only would this help save such a beautiful place but will also gain support from many people that view greenpeace members as extreme activists in the face of the law. Something needs to be done and I feel it should be pushed by greenpeace, this area is very fragile and can be changed very quicly, so we need to react very quickly. I would even be willing to go back to help if needed. thank you for listening and I hope you understand where I am coming from on this issue.


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Re: galapagos crisis
by tig3933 on 22 May 2001 @ 02:33 AM
The overfishing in the Galapagos is not unknown to most environmental groups. However, lack of funds and resources prevents them from tackling the limited effects a campaign would provide.

Sea Shepherd Org is one group that IS tackling the issue, sometimes quite physically. See their site at
http://www.seashepherd.org

There is an action link on the Ocean Group homepage for you to send a letter of protest. Click "Groups" top-right for the overfishing issue and many other links concerning our seas. Thanks for your concern.

Peace,
Tig
  • Galapagos crisis - New Horrors !!!
    by Uncle John on 19 July 2001 @ 12:27 PM
    Hello everyone,

    the lack of protection and law enforcment around these important islands is an environmental disgrace. Look at the latest example of human excess:-

    Mutilated sea lions found in Galapagos Islands

    We really need to push the controlling powers harder, and try to eradicate the demand for such wares!

    Best regards,
    Uncle John
    • Re: Galapagos crisis - New Horrors !!!
      by Hannah Russell on 19 July 2001 @ 12:40 PM
      I don't know much about these Islands but reading your post and looking at the article on the website, I see that something has to be done about this slaughter. It seems that there is no protection whatsoever around the animals of the Islands.

      Perhaps a petition of some kind?

      Yours,
      Hannah R
    • Re: Galapagos crisis - New Horrors !!!
      by Hannah Russell on 19 July 2001 @ 12:42 PM
      I don't know much about these Islands but reading your post and looking at the article on the website, I see that something has to be done about this slaughter. It seems that there is no protection whatsoever around the animals of the Islands.

      Perhaps a petition of some kind?

      Yours,
      Hannah R

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