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The Chagos Islands make up a pristine Archipelago in the Southern Indian Ocean. A British Overseas Dependency, their status us under threat. The public consultation on whether to establish a Marine Protected Area in the area draws to a close on Friday 5th March. Two days in advance of this deadline, the Zoological Society of London invites you to an evening of talks and discussion to celebrate the wonders of the Chagos and the impact of fishing on this area.
To find out more, click here for the flyer
DAY:
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
TIMES:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (talks start at
7:00pm prompt)
VENUE:
Huxley Theatre, ZSL Meeting Rooms,
Regents Park, London
TALKS AND SPEAKERS:-
- Commander John Topp - Founder of the Chagos Conservation Trust
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Dr Heather Koldewey - Marine and Freshwater Conservation Programme Manager, Zoological Society of London
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 The groundbreaking film, End of The Line, will be screening at the Saint James Cavalier, Pope Pius V Street in Valletta, Malta on Thursday, 04 March 2010 Doors at 6:30pm.
The film will be followed by questions to an expert panel as well as drinks.
To see the flyer, click here
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(Washington, D.C. – June 11) – The House Natural Resources Committee today passed legislation that would strengthen U.S. efforts to conserve sharks and help put a definitive end to the cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning in U.S. waters. |
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Well the question on most people’s lips at the moment is – what killed the dolphins off the Falmouth coast? Various species of dolphins have been known to chase shoals of fish onto a sandbank but these particular common dolphins were found scattered in four separate places. Scientists from the Zoological Society of London, which is leading the investigation into the deaths of the dolphins have examined over 18 of the animals so far but at present, no conclusions can be made on the cause of the stranding.
Marine Connection’s Liz Sandeman comments “Common dolphins often travel in large groups of hundreds or even thousands and are extremely active, fast movings animals so something has definitely spooked them. They are deep ocean going mammals, and unlike bottlenose dolphins are not reguarly seen inshore. The dead animals appeared to be in good physical condition and well-fed. “
Further information can be found at www.marineconnection.org |
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