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.

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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
  
• Dr Heather Koldewey - Marine and Freshwater Conservation Programme Manager, Zoological Society of London

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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