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Archive for May 2011

May 31, 2011

Plastics

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Since the 1800s the development of plastic has revolutionised our lives. Durable, easily produced and cheap, it is being used to package medicines, extend the shelf lives of many foods ...

Categories: Campaigns, Plastic, HOME
May 24, 2011

Elasmobranch

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GLOBAL OCEAN’S PETITION TO AMEND EU LEGISLATION ON SHARK FINNING Endorsed by Lesley Rochat:World recognised shark conservationist and keynote speaker on sharks for Global Ocean. 8, 433 SIGNATURES ...

Categories: Campaigns, Sharks, HOME
May 24, 2011

Chagos

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The Chagos MPA – A Conservation Success Story! Global Ocean’s Work and Involvement Along with several other Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) Global Ocean joined the campaign in establishing the Chagos as ...

May 23, 2011

Tuna

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In 2010 Global Ocean commissioned a shortened 30-minute version of the hard-hitting film 'The End of the Line' which covers the destructive nature of current overfishing, and includes the plight ...

Categories: Campaigns, Tuna, HOME
May 20, 2011

Freshwater Turtles

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Global Ocean are supporting a prolific campaign led by Care for the World International in the UK against the shameful selling of live freshwater turtles by Tesco in its stores ...

Categories: Campaigns, Turtles , HOME