The Green Party plans to protect marine mammals and ecosystems
In Government the the Greens will create a blue whale sanctuary and a local ecotourism industry – to replace seabed mining and oil and gas.
marine reserve
Marine reserves and marine disasters
Credit where it is due for the success of the Ross Sea marine reserve. Now how about action where it is needed in our own waters?
A plea to deaf ears
The Antarctic Ocean Alliance is hoping that Key’s experience in Antarctica will move him to join the effort to create a marine reserve there. Seems unlikely to me – but I hope that Key proves me wrong…
34 hours to help Australians save their oceans
In 48 hours, Australia could save one million square kms of ocean forever — setting up the largest marine reserve in the world and preserving thousands of delicate species. But they will need an global outcry to beat out commercial fishing and mining companies hoping to destroy the plan.