Sea Turtle Restoration Project : Press Releases 2005

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Press Releases 2005 - 2002

Fisheries Commission Fails to Act to Save Sea Turtles
December 15th, 2005
US and Pacific Island's Plan is Sabotaged by Japan

FDA Should Begin Regular Testing for Mercury in Fish
http://www.gotmercury.org
December 13th, 2005
FDA Continues to Fail to Protect Women and Children from Mercury-Contaminated Fish by Taking No Action on Actionable Levels

New US Pacific Turtle Plan Meets Opposition
December 9th, 2005
Environmentalist and Other Groups Propose Alternative Measures to Prevent the Extinction of the Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle

Biased Conference Likely to Downplay Mercury in Seafood Risks
http://www.gotmercury.org
December 5th, 2005
Mercury in Seafood Experts Not Invited to NOAA-Sponsored Conference

UN Calls for Closures to Protect Sea Turtles
November 26th, 2005
While a Good First Step, Scientists Say a Moratorium is Needed

New San Francisco Law Protects Latina and Chinese Women from Mercury in Fish
http://GotMercury.org
November 14th, 2005
San Francisco Passes Multilingual Prop 65 Law to Warn Mothers and Children

Se Hace Pública Calculadora de Mercurio en Mariscos en Español
http://gotmercury.org/espanol
November 8th, 2005
Se Protegerá Más Gente del Pescado con Mercurio de Metilo

Permit to Kill Pacific Sea Turtles and Whales Requested by Seafood Company
November 1st, 2005
"Curtains of Death" May Return to Protected Area on the Pacific Coast

Texas Science Teachers Want More Protection for Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles!
http://www.ridleyturtles.org
October 30th, 2005
Safe Waters Needed Year Round at the Padre Island National Seashore.

Judge Approves Settlement To Protect Atlantic White Marlin From Longline Fishing
October 24th, 2005
Ruling Requires Bush Administration To Re-Examine Whether Species Warrants Protections Under The Endangered Species Act

Safeway Expands Mercury in Seafood Warning Signs Nationwide
http://www.seaturtles.org/prog_camp2.cfm?campaignID=20
October 18th, 2005
Safeway Joins Other National Grocers Warning Customers

Endangered Turtles Face New Threat on the West Coast
September 19th, 2005
Environmentalist Oppose Exemptions to Gillnet Fishing Rules

World Bank Contributing to Extinctions and Overfishing
September 12th, 2005
New Report Documents Damage to the Pacific Ocean from Investments in Destructive Longline Fishing

STRP on CNN this Weekend
August 30th, 2005

Hollywood Star Daphne Zuniga Joins TIRN
http://www.gotmercury.org
August 25th, 2005

MTV Damaged Sea Turtle Beach in Tobago
July 12th, 2005
Endangered Sea Turtles Forced to Run

Safeway to Offer Too Little on Mercury Warnings
http://www.gotmercury.org
June 9th, 2005
Proposed Safeway brochure will not protect customers

Sea Turtle Presentation at Patagonia, SoHo, New York City
June 1st, 2005
Film screening and discussion with Dr. Jim Spotila and Robert Ovetz, PhD of the Sea Turtle Restoration Project

1,007 Scientists Call For UN Moratorium on Longline Fishing
May 31st, 2005
Scientists from 97 Countries Have Signed

STRP Exposes Flawed Circle Hooks on NPR
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4627794
May 4th, 2005
Hear STRP's Robert Ovetz

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

Upcoming Turtle Island Events/Screenings
http://www.seaturtles.org
April 15th, 2005

Mercury Awareness Program Highlighted on Pacifica Radio
http://www.gotmercury.org
April 15th, 2005
Interview with Andy Peri

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!

Sea Turtle Saturday in Texas
http://www.ridleyturtles.org
April 6th, 2005
Galveston celebrates sea turtles!

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

Mercury in Fish Linked to Heart Disease in Men
http://www.gotmercury.org
March 17th, 2005

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

UN Agency to Vote on Saving Endangered Sea Turtles
http://www.seaturtles.org
March 4th, 2005
Passage will Include Historic Proposed Fishing Limits

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

Radio Interview Highlights STRP' s Work
December 7th, 2004

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

Sea Turtle Restoration Project on Beyond Organic Radio Show
http://www.strauscom.com/radio/shows/beyondorganic112404.mp3
December 1st, 2004
Interview highlights Mercury in Seafood and Overfishing

UN Report: Shut Down Fisheries to Save Sea Turtles
November 29th, 2004
Repeats Earlier Call for Fisheries Closures and Reductions in Effort and Capacity

Another Mercury Poisoned American- Oped
November 16th, 2004
Kelly Lyon- Superior, CO

New Report: Longlines Annually Capture and Kill 4.4 Million Sharks, Billfish, Seabirds, Sea Turtles and Mammals in the Pacific
November 16th, 2004
Pillaging the Pacific: Pelagic Longline Fishing Captures and Kills About 4.4 Million Sharks, Billfish, Seabirds, Sea Turtles, and Marine Mammals Each Year in the Pacific Ocean

Oped- A Story from a Mercury Poisoned American
http://www.gotmercury.org
November 5th, 2004
by Stacey Reynolds, Arlington, VA

"Last Journey for the Leatherback?" to Be Screened in Boston This Week
November 1st, 2004
New Documentary Film Sounds Alarm About the Threat of Extinction to Sea Turtles

"Last Journey for the Leatherback?" to be Screened in 3 Major US Cities this Week
October 20th, 2004
New Documentary Film Sounds Alarm About the Threat of Extinction to Sea Turtles

Reducing Mercury Exposure from Seafood- Media Advisory
http://seaturtles.org
October 20th, 2004
Three Simple Ways to Protect the Public from Toxic Mercury

Come to Turn the Tide! in Marin County, CA on Oct. 22
October 15th, 2004
An exhilarating evening of activism and inspiration to benefit youth action

"Last Journey for the Leatherback?" to be screened at NYC Conference
http:// www.nec.coolerweb.com/
October 12th, 2004
New Documentary Film Sounds Alarm About the Threat of Extinction to Sea Turtles

Contaminated Swordfish Found in California Grocery Stores
http://seaturtles.org
September 28th, 2004
Mercury Levels in Swordfish Dangerously High Says New Data

STRP's Robert Ovetz to Give a Free Talk in SF on Wed. Sept. 29
http://www.acs-sfbay.org
September 28th, 2004
Facing Extinction: Endangered Sea Turtles – Can They be Saved?

New Study Says Bush Administration Puts Sea Turtles at Risk of Extinction
http://www.seaturtles.org/pdf/ACF4E.pdf
September 27th, 2004
Science is Being Manipulated and Industry Allowed to Write New Rules

US Commission on Ocean Policy Report Addresses Plight of Endangered Sea Turtles
September 17th, 2004
Commission Responds to Public Comments that More Action to Save Sea Turtles are Needed

Giant Leatherback Turtle Sighted Off Marin County (CA) Coast
August 30th, 2004
Sighting comes a few days before release of new documentary in San Francisco

Lawsuit Filed To Stop Illegal Killing of Albatross And Sea Turtles
August 30th, 2004
Hawaii Swordfish Longline Fishery Implicated

Federal Fisheries Service Acknowledges Hawai‘i Longline Fleet’s Toll on False Killer Whales
August 10th, 2004
Change Comes After Pressure from Lawsuit

Premiere Showing of Last Journey for the Leatherback?
http://www.seaturtles.org
July 30th, 2004
Prefilm reception with Dr. Sylvia Earle

UN Panel of Experts Urges Closing Fisheries to Save Sea Turtles
June 25th, 2004
Echoes Scientist’s Call for a Moratorium

State of California Sues Tuna Industry
http://www.seaturtles.org
June 22nd, 2004
Suit Charges Proposition 65 Violations

Congress Passes Landmark Legislation to Save Endangered Sea Turtles
http://www.oceanconservancy.org
June 16th, 2004
Marine Turtle Conservation Act, a Sea Turtle Triumph

STRP to Premiere New Leatherback Documentary

May 21st, 2004
Celebrate World Environment Day in NYC

UK’s Top Conservation Prize Goes to Costa Rican Marine Conservation Activist
http://www.tortugamarina.org
April 30th, 2004
Randall Arauz STRP's Central American Director

Opening Hawaii Swordfish Fishery Threatens Turtles With Extinction
March 30th, 2004
Pacific Longlining Plan Based on Questionable Science

FDA Advisory Fails to Protect Children
http://www.seaturtles.org
March 19th, 2004

California Longline Fishing is Banned
http://www.seaturtles.org/press_release2.cfm?pressID=162
March 11th, 2004
Final Rules Issued by US Fisheries Following Lawsuit by Environmentalists

Online Mercury Calculator Released
http://www.gotmercury.org
March 9th, 2004
Website Gives Consumers Important Mercury Consumption Information

Lawsuit Filed To Protect Atlantic White Marlin From Longline fishing
January 14th, 2004
Popular Sport Fish Threatened With Extinction Due To Agency Mismanagement

NOAA Longline Study A Step in the Right Direction
http://www.seaturtles.org
January 6th, 2004
Plan Won't Stop Slide of Leatherback Sea Turtle Toward Extinction

First Texas Nesting of Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Reported
http://
April 14th, 2003
Nesting sea turtle reported by tourists from Vermont

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