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Image"Saving the Gray Whale: People, Politics, and Conservation in Baja California" written by WiLDCOAST Executive Director Serge Dedina Ph.D.

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Defend The Sea Campaign PDF Print E-mail






What is Defiende el Mar?

Defiende el Mar (Defend the Sea) is a movement in which all individuals, organizations and communities play a very important role. Everyone should be a part of it. We all need to have a basic knowledge of what is happening in our oceans, so we can take action and defend the sea.

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The Problem:

The sea is an essential part of life on this planet and we depend on it in many ways.

Unfortunately pollution, poorly planned development of the coast, overfishing and a lack of administration threaten this treasure. The ocean is losing its ability to regenerate. Fishermen are forced to go further out into the ocean only to find smaller fish in lesser quantities.

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The Solution:

Marine protected areas with solid scientific bases have proved to be the solution to preserving and restoring marine life. These areas help to restore the ecosystems that still exist and leave most of the coastal water open for fishing.

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Sea of Cortez:

The Sea of Cortez, declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, is one of the most beautiful and richest places on the planet, and was once baptized by Jacques Cousteau as "the aquarium of the world." Everyone should be enjoying this diverse treasure for generations to come.

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California:

The California Congress passed a law that requires the creation of marine protected areas. We are aiming at a well-designed network, following the example of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Monterrey Bay National Marine Sactuary.

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