Whales at risk for "scientific reasons"
Hundreds of whales could be killed this year from "scientific whaling." We have a way for you to take action and discuss this important issue.
1. More than 1,400 whales expected to be killed this year
http://www.care2.com/go/z/17945
Over 20,000 whales have been killed since commercial whaling was banned by the International Whaling Commission in 1986. How? Partly because a loophole allows any nation to issue itself a permit to kill any number of whales "for the purposes of scientific research" and sell the whale meat in supermarkets later!
Some nations, like Japan, continue to expand their programs of "scientific" killing. Only 11% of Japanese adults support the killings, and so Japan has invested in a public relations offensive to convince the public that whaling is culturally and economically important to Japan and that whales eat too many fish and threaten the conservation of fish stocks - a claim for which there is no scientific basis. Take action today:
http://www.care2.com/go/z/17945
2. Activist tip: Discuss this issues you care about
http://www.care2.com/go/z/17943
Stay up-to-date on the most pressing issues impacting marine wildlife at Care2 Connect's Oceana discussion group. Oceana works to restore and protect the world's oceans through policy advocacy, science, law and public education and hosts a lively discussion about some of the pressing issues facing our oceans.
3. Inspirational Quote
"Nature is always hinting at us. It hints over and over again. And suddenly we take the hint." -- Robert Frost (1874-1963), American poet
Thank you for your commitment to a healthy planet.
Sincerely,
Lisa Sock
Care2 & ThePetitionSite
1. More than 1,400 whales expected to be killed this year
http://www.care2.com/go/z/17945
Over 20,000 whales have been killed since commercial whaling was banned by the International Whaling Commission in 1986. How? Partly because a loophole allows any nation to issue itself a permit to kill any number of whales "for the purposes of scientific research" and sell the whale meat in supermarkets later!
Some nations, like Japan, continue to expand their programs of "scientific" killing. Only 11% of Japanese adults support the killings, and so Japan has invested in a public relations offensive to convince the public that whaling is culturally and economically important to Japan and that whales eat too many fish and threaten the conservation of fish stocks - a claim for which there is no scientific basis. Take action today:
http://www.care2.com/go/z/17945
2. Activist tip: Discuss this issues you care about
http://www.care2.com/go/z/17943
Stay up-to-date on the most pressing issues impacting marine wildlife at Care2 Connect's Oceana discussion group. Oceana works to restore and protect the world's oceans through policy advocacy, science, law and public education and hosts a lively discussion about some of the pressing issues facing our oceans.
3. Inspirational Quote
"Nature is always hinting at us. It hints over and over again. And suddenly we take the hint." -- Robert Frost (1874-1963), American poet
Thank you for your commitment to a healthy planet.
Sincerely,
Lisa Sock
Care2 & ThePetitionSite
Starmail - 15. Okt, 23:57
