Melody
Oct 8th 2008, 08:08 PM
I found out about this organization through Digitel Systems (http://www.digitel.ca) and since I hadn't heard of them before, I thought I'd share.
From their website:
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Living Oceans Society (http://www.livingoceans.org/)
Living Oceans Society is Canada’s largest organization focusing exclusively on marine conservation issues. We are based in Sointula, a small fishing village on the Central Coast of British Columbia.
Living in a coastal community, we are reminded each day that it’s not just about the fish—it’s about the fish and the people. Living Oceans Society believes that people are part of the environment and that by protecting the B.C. coastal ecosystem, we can build sustainable communities today and for our children.
Since Jennifer Lash started Living Oceans Society in 1998, we have advocated for oceans that are managed for the common good, according to science-based policies that consider entire ecosystems.
Our vision
Ensure the long-term health of the ocean and coastal communities on the Pacific Coast of Canada.
To support that goal we work to:
establish a network of marine protected areas (http://www.livingoceans.org/programs/mpa/default.aspx)
develop sustainable fisheries (http://www.livingoceans.org/programs/sustainable_fisheries/default.aspx)
transition to closed containment salmon farms (http://www.livingoceans.org/programs/fishfarms/default.aspx)
ensure that our coast remains free of offshore oil and gas and tanker traffic (http://www.livingoceans.org/programs/energy/default.aspx)
see that the people who live and work on this coast have a voice (http://www.livingoceans.org/programs/marine_planning/default.aspx) in how the ocean and its resources are used
A generous supporter has challenged us to raise $150,000 by June, which they will match dollar for dollar. That means if you donate $100 we receive $200 (http://www.livingoceans.org/donate/default.aspx). Please help us meet this challenge by donating today.
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They are having a 10th anniversary fundraiser this month. More about that on the calendar (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=272&day=2008-10-17).
From their website:
:tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish:
Living Oceans Society (http://www.livingoceans.org/)
Living Oceans Society is Canada’s largest organization focusing exclusively on marine conservation issues. We are based in Sointula, a small fishing village on the Central Coast of British Columbia.
Living in a coastal community, we are reminded each day that it’s not just about the fish—it’s about the fish and the people. Living Oceans Society believes that people are part of the environment and that by protecting the B.C. coastal ecosystem, we can build sustainable communities today and for our children.
Since Jennifer Lash started Living Oceans Society in 1998, we have advocated for oceans that are managed for the common good, according to science-based policies that consider entire ecosystems.
Our vision
Ensure the long-term health of the ocean and coastal communities on the Pacific Coast of Canada.
To support that goal we work to:
establish a network of marine protected areas (http://www.livingoceans.org/programs/mpa/default.aspx)
develop sustainable fisheries (http://www.livingoceans.org/programs/sustainable_fisheries/default.aspx)
transition to closed containment salmon farms (http://www.livingoceans.org/programs/fishfarms/default.aspx)
ensure that our coast remains free of offshore oil and gas and tanker traffic (http://www.livingoceans.org/programs/energy/default.aspx)
see that the people who live and work on this coast have a voice (http://www.livingoceans.org/programs/marine_planning/default.aspx) in how the ocean and its resources are used
A generous supporter has challenged us to raise $150,000 by June, which they will match dollar for dollar. That means if you donate $100 we receive $200 (http://www.livingoceans.org/donate/default.aspx). Please help us meet this challenge by donating today.
:tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish: :tropicalfish:
They are having a 10th anniversary fundraiser this month. More about that on the calendar (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=272&day=2008-10-17).