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Sea Shepherd call on supporters to help push whale sanctuary expansion

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Sea Shepherd is calling on their supporters to send comments to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in support of its proposal to expand the Hawai’ian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. This sanctuary, currently covering approximately 1,370 square miles within the shallow and warm waters surrounding the main Hawai’ian Islands, includes one of the world’s most important humpback whale habitats. Your comments in support of the whales are greatly needed, as comments against the proposal have been submitted by fishermen and others opposed to the expansion of this protected marine area.

NOAA has proposed a new, ecosystem-based management plan which would expand the size of the sanctuary to 1,601 square miles. You can read the details of the proposal and submit your comments here.

Sea Shepherd supports NOAA’s plan because:

  • The size of the sanctuary would increase by 235 square miles – to 1,601 square miles
  • The sanctuary would include critically important and bio-diverse areas, including stands of healthy coral, and populations of marine mammal species such as whales and monk seals
  • Multiple species and habitats would be protected
  • Restrictions on extractive industries and pollutant discharge would be more specific
  • Legal protections for marine species and habitats would be broader and better defined

THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS OPEN UNTIL 11:59PM ET ON JUNE 19th.

Sea Shepherd encourages you to send your comment telling NOAA that you support the sanctuary plan.

Visit this page and click “Comment Now” in the upper right-hand corner to submit your comment. 

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GEAR REVIEW: JOBY SeaPal Underwater Housing for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy (Watch Video)

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In a video shot exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman reviews the JOBY SeaPal underwater housing for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phones.

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.

Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.

Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.

Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.

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