Fewer than 500 North Atlantic right whales remain and 72% of their known mortalities result from human causes. WDC launched the Act Right Now campaign in an effort to save this species. Historically, right whale populations were hunted to near extinction by man. Today, the cumulative effects of vessel strikes, entanglement in fishing gear and habitat destruction are not allowing this species to recover. Unless the US Government Acts Right Now to extend vessel speed regulations, modify fishing practices, and expand designated critical habitat, North Atlantic right whales may disappear completely. Please join us in raising awareness about the threats they face and bringing people together in support of this critically endangered species. Links to info and petition Act Right Now landing page (easy to understand information): actrightnow.whales.org/ Act Right Now 2 minute video: https://vimeo/54960469 Act Right Now 8 minute video: vimeo/54951088 Act Right Now information one sheet - quick overview of the issues and threats - we share these on tables for events to help explain the campaign and issues to the general public https://dropbox/s/afecrpxdk0uek4l/Act%20Right%20Now%20Campaign%20Information%20one%20sheet.pdf?n=111854465 Additional information about NARW - expanded information on the species, threats and all that applies - https://dropbox/s/p2x3j149qev4f61/Additional%20information%20about%20NARW_final.pdf?n=111854465
Posted on: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:26:08 +0000
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