Marine Sanctuaries (fwd)

Coral Health and Monitoring Program coral at aoml.noaa.gov
Thu May 15 13:27:41 EDT 1997


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From: stepath at aloha.net
Subject: Marine Sanctuaries

Aloha to all,

Hope this note does not bother you, if it does just consider it a get well
note for the planet.  Please send this on to your friends so they can send
a letter, too, if you care to support marine sanctuaries.  With email like
this all you have to do is copy and paste in your word processor.

On or before June 6, 1997, the Governor of Hawaii will decide on whether
to approve or reject NOAA's Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National
Marine Sanctuary. The Governor needs to hear that there is public support
for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary or it
may be rejected. The Hawaii Sanctuary provides an opportunity to
coordinate the various activities of Federal, State and local government
agencies and the public which may affect humpback whales and their
habitat. The Sanctuary also has established a citizens advisory council to
allow public input into the management of the site and wild provide
additional resources for marinerelated research' long term monitoring and
education projects.

Now is the time to show your support and ensure that Hawaii's humpback
whales and their marine habitat ere protected for future generations to
enjoy'


Direct all letters to:

Honorable Benjamin J. Cayetano, Governor State of Hawaii, Executive
Chambers, Hawaii State Capitol, Honolulu, HI 96813, or FAX. (808) 586-0006,
E-mail: gov at aloha.net

 AND/or

call toll free as well.............

984-2400, then after new dial tone, punch in 60034 #


SAMPLE LETTER (modify and then send if you so desire):

May 14, 1997

Governor Ben Cayetano
State of Hawaii
Executive Chambers
Hawaii State Capitol
Honolulu, HI 96813
fax: 808-586-0006

Dear Governor Cayetano,

The shallow, warm waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands compress
one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats. Scientists
estimate that twothirds of the entire North Pacific humpback whale
population migrate to Hawaiian waters to engage in breeding, calving and
nursing activities.  The continued protection of humpback whales and their
Hawaiian habitat is crucial to the longterm recovery of this magnificent
endangered species.  These waters are also home to the highly endangered
Hawaiian monk seal, sea turtles, seabirds and many endemic coral reef fish
and invertebrate species.

I urge you to approve the Final Management Plan of NOAA's Hawaiian Islands
Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary The Hawaii Sanctuary provides an
opportunity to coordinate the various activities of Federal, State and
local government agencies and the public which may affect humpback whales
and their habitat.  The Sanctuary also has established a citizens advisory
council to allow public input into the management of the site and will
provide additional resources for marinerelated research, longterm
monitoring and education projects

Your support of the Sanctuary will ensure that Hawaii's humpback whales
and their marine habitat are protected for future generations to enjoy.
The protection and management of marine resources is important to all our
livelihoods.

Sincerely,


Carl  :)













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