Federal protection sought for wild horses in West
Written by SCOTT SONNER, Associated Press
RENO, Nev. (AP) – Despite overall numbers in the tens of thousands, mustang advocates say the wild horse is on the verge of going extinct in North America for the second time in 13,000 years and deserves protection under the Endangered Species Act alongside grizzly bears, the desert tortoise and humpback whales …
Tulsa Native American Times – Monday, June 3o, 2014 at 06:55 PM
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Sea Shepherd seeks end to Hawaii’s aquarium trade
Organization is hoping to expose a multi-billion dollar industry that they say has ‘little or no enforcement, monitoring and limits.’
by Michael d’Estries
In an effort to protect the fragile ecosystems of coral reefs and the marine species they depend upon, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has launched a new campaign to end Hawaii’s lucrative aquarium trade. The multi-billion dollar industry, which depends upon an estimated 500,000 fish taken from waters around the Aloha state each year, is regarded by activists has a severe threat to reef diversity and survival …
Mother Nature Network (blog) – Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 11:21 AM
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