help us save the seas

	Japan is hunting whales in the North Pacific ocean right now Let your government know you want them to oppose this hunt The Japanese whaling fleet has left port for the North Pacific ocean to catch Minke, Bryde's and Sperm whales. They have self allocated a quota of 160 whales. This is the third Japanese whaling expedition in 12 months despite international outcry and opposition from the International Whaling Commission (IWC). Send a letter to your government asking them to sopport whale sanctuaries and oppose lifting the ban on commercial whaling.
	Norway plans to ignore international law and export whale meat Tell the Prime Minister of Norway to stop the export During the first week of May almost 30 Norwegian whaling vessels set out for the annual hunt of Minke whales in the North Atlantic ocean. But this year, whalers expect to export the whale meat to Japan for greater profit since Norway has decided to ignore the international ban on the trade of whale products. If Norway resumes export in minke whales, not only will it provide a cover for pirate whalers to hunt threatened whale species all over the world, but it will generate huge pressure from the whalers to be allowed to kill more whales so they can make more money.
	Killing tuna won't save them Selling off a critically endangered species to raise funds for scientific research seems an unlikely way of saving it from extinction, yet the Australian government might do just that! The Australian Government is currently considering agreeing to additional quota for Southern Bluefin Tuna and an "experimental fishing program" at an upcoming meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT). The Australian cabinet will be considering their position over the next week. Take action to help save Southern Bluefin Tuna. Email Senator Hill, and ask him to: oppose an increased quota for Southern Bluefish Tuna, and categorically oppose pseudo-scientific experimental fishing.
	Say "NO" to Frankenfish The first application for approval of genetically engineered fish anywhere in the world is being considered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States. This is completely inappropriate since the FDA has no relevant environmental experience and is not an appropriate body to deal with an international issue that affects the world's oceans. There are no national or international regulations to adequately protect the environment from the risks associated with GE fish. Speak out against Frankenfish and demand GE-free seas.