[Coral-List] Scientist help needed - Seismic Airguns in the Atlantic social media campaign

[Johnson, Charise]

*Apologies for cross-posting*

Hello all,

We are looking for marine scientists to participate in a social media campaign to increase awareness of the potential risks of seismic airgun testing in the Atlantic Ocean. Here's what you would do:
*             Print out this sign<http://bit.ly/1HAF09f> and fill in your name and affiliation/position.
*             Take a picture of yourself holding the sign. It reads: "Seismic airgun exploration for oil and gas puts marine life at risk of serious harm."
*             Send the photo and disclosure form<http://bit.ly/1bBsMkX> back to me, and we will take care of the rest!

We've reached out to marine scientists before seeking signers on two letters to the Obama administration on the issue:

  *   75 Leading marine scientists<http://usa.oceana.org/sites/default/files/statement._atlantic_seismic_5mar15.pdf>: letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing concern over the introduction of seismic oil and gas exploration along the U.S. mid-Atlantic and south Atlantic coasts (sent on 3/5/2015.)
  *   100+ scientists<http://oceana.org/sites/default/files/Marine_Scientist_Sign_on_Letter_Use_Acoustic_Guidelines_for_Seismic_Surveys_in_Mid_and_South_Atlantic.pdf>: letter to President Obama urging him to wait on new science before permitting the use of seismic airguns in the Atlantic Ocean (sent on 2/20/2014.)

Please let me know if you are interested in learning more and helping with this campaign. If the links do not work for you, email me (cjohnson at oceana.org<mailto:cjohnson at oceana.org>) and I will send them to you as attachments.. Thanks so much!

Best,
Charise Johnson


Charise Johnson | Climate & Energy Intern
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