Posted on 02/20/2010 5:13:31 PM PST by at bay
Extra funds to support ongoing project to protect the Galapagos Marine Reserve
On February 4th, 2010, at the Goed Geld Gala in Utrecht, the Netherlands, the Dutch National Postcode Lottery not only donated the annual amount of half a million Euros, they also handed over an additional check worth €1 million to Geert Vons, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s General Director of the Netherlands and Alex Cornelissen, Director of Operations, Galapagos. The extra funds will support Sea Shepherd’s ongoing efforts to protect the Galapagos, a UN World Heritage Site.
Despite clear rules and legislation, commercial fisheries are still exploiting the legally protected Galapagos Marine Reserve. In particular, the illegal finning of sharks, the catching of tuna, marlin and other illegal poaching activities form a serious threat for the Galapagos Marine Reserve.
With this project funding, Sea Shepherd will both logistically and financially support the local authorities to protect this delicate and unique ecosystem. A primary goal of this project is to set up an “Automatic Identification System” for vessels. This will enable all the authorities and organizations involved to monitor illegally operating fishing vessels and to act instantly to enforce exiting regulations.
The Dutch National Postcode Lottery has made this concrete project to stop illegal poaching possible, thus enabling Sea Shepherd to better protect the Galapagos Marine Reserve. Sea Shepherd is extremely grateful for the support it has received.
Since 1989, the Dutch National Postcode Lottery has donated almost €3 billion to support good causes. This year, 75 social and environmental organizations will receive €513 million from the Dutch National Postcode Lottery.
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By what authority?
You raise a good point. In this case, the Japanese are still members of the IWC, no one is forcing them to remain a member.
The membership voted a ban on commercial whaling . If they wish to withdraw from the IWC your point would be valid.
As I understand it, the Japanese claim to be doing research, not commercial whaling. I can't judge whether or not that is so, that they are engaged in commercial whaling, if it is so, they should be condemned or sanctioned in some way by the IWC, not by some group of self styled enforcers who operate outside any rule or law.
” I can’t judge whether or not that is so”
I don’t understand why you can’t judge whether or not that is so. Thr facts are out there, the so-called research pretext is a sham. The IWC has in fact denounced what they are doing, they just have no enforcement capability. So vigilantes have filled in the void. In a perfect world the Marshall would have deputized them.
I hope you get a chance to whale watch this season. It really is a sight to behold.
Which is it, liar or fat?
Well it worked the first time Earthrace Tragedy
"History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce" - Karlo Marx 
How much of it will they pass-through to ALF/ELF?
Swing them guns around, boys; swing them guns around! YEAH!
We found the terrorist buttership that’s raisin’ such a fuss!
We found the Bobbarker, and we’re gonna cut ‘er down!
Yay!! Good for the Dutch.
Yes, that goofy boat that set a goofy record...
That would be for the boat with dumbest helmsman.
I don’t see as one precludes the other in this case.
Now, you should know better than to keep posting Sea SHepherd propaganda here.
He's fat.
“I don’t understand why you can’t judge whether or not that is so. “
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/2452542/posts?page=447#433
I dunno, you can’t tell if a video of one of your heroes intentionally illegally ramming another vessel is an illegal act.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFGmR99-D0k&NR=1
You literally said that a video of Sea Shepherd intentionally illegally ramming isn’t a video fo Sea Shepherd intentionally ilegally ramming.
You are a liar.
You also claimed that Sea Shepherd has never done anything illegal.
When proof of illegal activities was presented, you said that all of it was sixteen years ago.
When it was pointed out that there are recent activities, you fled the thread.
Pete Bethune... Isn’t he the swishy captain of the ocean going pinata known as “Ady Gil”.. and isn’t he the moron who tried to sneak aboard the Shonan Maru 2 AFTER attempting to ram it with the Ady Gil?
I see more eco-terrorist supporting of a Soros funded group. Good job at bay, you continue to bring that unique hippie flavor to the site.
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