SLDB observers report. that another sea lion suffering from entanglement was seeking respite in the East Mooring Basin, in Astoria Oregon, today. The authorities have been notified to see if there is any way to get this guy some medical help. Did you Know that according to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, plastic debris kills an estimated 100,000 marine mammals annually, as well as millions of birds and fishes? Over the past 60 years, organic materials, once the most common form of debris, have yielded to synthetic elements as the most abundant material in solid waste. Marine litter is now 60 to 80 percent plastic, reaching 95 percent in some areas, according to a report by the Algalita Marine Research Foundation (created by Charles Moore), published in October 2008 in Environmental Research. And another good reason to contact: Donna Wieting Director of Protected Resources NOAA Ask her to please pull the permit for the lethal take of sea lions on the Columbia River for eating fish. The Columbia River Dogs need more protection from NOAA not less. Humans have many habitat and food choices that the sea lions and salmon do not. Phone: 301-713-2332 email: [email protected] 1315 East - West Highway Silver Spring MD 20910 Thank you for taking action for the sea lions! SLDB 2014.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 02:58:09 +0000
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