Sea Turtle Restoration Project : Press Releases 2005

Press Releases 2005 - 2004 : Displaying 21-40 of 70

Longline Fishing Pillaging the Pacific Says New Report
May 4th, 2005
Echoes Speech By Canadian Prime Minister to End “Systemic Pillage” and “Rape” of the Ocean

New USDA Food Pyramid Puts Children at Risk
April 23rd, 2005
Recommendations directly contradict Mercury Advisory

Texans Speak Out for a Marine Reserve!
http://www.ridleyturtles.org
April 11th, 2005
Over 250 attended the first Sea Turtle Saturday in Galveston, Texas, on April 9!

Fishing “Unsustainable” Says New UN Report
April 1st, 2005
Sustainable Use MPAs Highlighted for Contribution to the Economy

Sea Turtle Crisis Addressed at UN
March 18th, 2005
3 Countries Lead Call for UN Body to Solve Longlining Problem

Longline Moratorium Campaign Gaining Momentum
March 16th, 2005
Twenty Three NGOs Actively Lobbying UN for Solution

New Report: Saving Sea Turtles is Good for the Economy
http://www.seaturtles.org/pdf/ACFD6.pdf
March 9th, 2005
An Investigation of the Economic, Cultural and Social Costs of Industrial Longline Fishing in the Pacific

Prominent Scientists Join Call For UN Moratorium on Longline Fishing
February 1st, 2005
1007 International Scientists from 93 countries Have Signed

Sea Turtle Restoration Project on Ecotalk
January 31st, 2005
Program Broadcast Nationwide

UN Proposed Fishing Limits Welcomed
December 22nd, 2004
Agency Urged to Take Immediate Action on Sea Turtle Hot Spots

Morton's Seafood Restaurant Chain Drops Swordfish From Menu
December 20th, 2004
Health concerns continue to affect swordfish market

REVISED: Fishing Gear a Death Trap for Sea Turtles
December 20th, 2004
Data Shows Hawaiian Tuna Longliners Kill Every Olive Ridley Turtle Caught

Worldwide TV Premiere of New Sea Turtle Documentary
December 7th, 2004
New Documentary Film Sounds Alarm About the Threat of Extinction to Sea Turtles

STRP Director Debates Director of NOAA Fisheries

December 6th, 2004
Debate Takes Place on KPFA Morning Show, December 6, 2004