Please help Moreton Bay's threatened marine wildlife today. Give 5 minutes
of your time to sign this online letter to the Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation asking for greater protection in the Marine Park, then forward to your friends and family.
Over the summer the Queensland Government released a draft zoning plan for Moreton Bay, earmarking a mere 15% protection in Marine National Park zones. These are areas where we are free to enter- to swim, boat, dive, and snorkel - but where all wildlife is safe from harm
While 15% is better than the current protection of less than 1%, it does not go far enough for our threatened wildlife.
Marine scientists around the globe say that it is critical that at least 30% of all ocean habitats, such as seagrasses and corals, are given Marine National Park status.
Our chance to support our turtles and dugongs is closing fast. Public comments are due by 5pm Friday 7 March 2008. Moreton Bay Marine Park is only reviewed every ten years, so this is a once in a decade opportunity.
How you can help
- Click here! Act now and sign the letter;
- Once you have had your say please forward this email to your friends and family asking them to sign and circulate it to their networks.
With overwhelming public support we really do believe that the Government will provide more than just a mere 15% protection for our precious marine wildlife.
Don't let this chance go by. Our turtles, dugongs and other wildlife need your support today. Your grandchildren will thank you for it.
See also:
- www.savemoretonbay.org.au
- Australian Marine Conservation Society (www.amcs.org.au)
- Sustainable Seafood Guide
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