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The following is an invitation to a super fun event for a great cause in Key West on June 10th. Check it out and if you have any questions, let me know..
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JOIN OCEANA FOR AN EVENING FOR THE OCEANS
CALLING ALL DIVERS, SAILORS, FISHERMAN, SWIMMERS, BIRDERS, AND LOVERS OF THE FLORIDA KEYS AND THE OCEANS!
Join Oceana, one of the worlds premier ocean conservation organizations, for an evening of education, community, and fun as we join forces to work together for the protection of our oceans.
Well supply the food, drinks, and opportunities to make a difference you supply yourself and a desire to meet others who care about our Oceans and ocean habitats and ecosystems.
What: An Evening for the Oceans Fun, community, education, activism!
When: Sunday June 10th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Where: Doubletree Grand Key Resort
3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd. Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 800-222-8733 or 305-293-1818
Why: Its time that those of us who care about healthy oceans gathered together to act on our passions and concerns. This gathering is an opportunity to meet others, learn more, and make a difference as the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council meets in Key West the week of June 11th to discuss issues that all of us care about including protecting the vast and mysterious deep water ecosystems of the South Atlantic.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUZANNE GARRETT, Policy Fellow & Dive Program Coordinator,
MARGOT STILES, Marine Scientist & SE Region Coordinator, or
DAVE ALLISON, Campaign Director
202-833-3900
The Solution: A Fishery Ecosystem Plan in the Southeast
The South Atlantic Council is preparing to vote on coral protection and an overall Fishery Ecosystem Plan that limits the use of destructive fishing gear such as bottom trawls and dredges.
What You Can Do:
·[FONT="] [/FONT]Visit Oceanas party on Sunday and then attend the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Hospitality Event the evening of Monday June 11th (probably around 6:00pm) to speak informally with Council members regarding these issues. The Hospitality Event will be held in the Doubletree Grand Key Resort as part of the June 11th - 15th Council Meeting in Key West.
- Please help us by writing to George Geiger of Florida, the Council Chair and ask him to:
2. Protect the seafloor from trawling in areas identified as Coral HAPC and Snapper Grouper EFH
3. Limit exploration with destructive fishing gear by establishing Allowable Bottom Trawl Areas
Chairman Geiger, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201
North Charleston, SC 29405
North Charleston, SC 29405
Email: chancesarecharters@juno.com