By Florence Depondt-Sachdev (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 8:23 am: |
The Bonaire National Marine Park supports some of the most diverse and healthiest coral reefs in the Caribbean, with high coral cover and diverse populations of fish. Despite becoming one of the Caribbean’s largest and most successful marine park systems, the Marine Park still faces a number of threats. Illegal activities such as sand removal for construction, poaching of conch and destructive fishing practices still take place. Poaching of conch is the most pressing issue, with conch stocks close to collapse as very young individuals are removed from their habitats in different locations of the Marine Park. While the Bonaire National Marine Park has been working hard over the years to address and reduce these threats, it is currently faced with a shortfall in equipment. The four boats currently owned by the Marine Park are all in poor condition, hindering its ability to efficiently carry out patrols. The Marine Park urgently needs a new sturdy and functional boat that will be adapted to the tropical conditions found on the island, and will be able to meet the rangers’ needs for years to come. This boat will significantly increase the Marine Park’s capacity to effectively protect its reef, ensuring that their value is kept for present and generations future. Support Bonaire strongly supports the Bonaire National Marine Park’s efforts to protect Bonaire’s exceptional reefs, and funds donated to the Support Bonaire “Enhancing Patrolling Efforts at the Bonaire National Marine Park” Project will help purchase a new patrolling boat for the Marine Park.
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By Mare (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1756) on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 12:23 am: |
Hi Florence,
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By Mare (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1757) on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 12:33 am: |
I forgot to add that, with the recent thread about the folks wearing gloves being caught red-handed by STINAPA (check it out), imagine what good can be done with the Marine Park having a better boat?
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By Andy & Dave Bartlett (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #816) on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 3:06 am: |
Florence, I am having the same problem that Mare has, your link does not work on my computer. Is there another link that might work better.
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By Susan (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1843) on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 8:04 am: |
This is the link:
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By Susan (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1844) on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 8:05 am: |
Heh, it did it again.
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By Glen Reem (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2562) on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 8:34 am: |
TKS, Susan.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech/Bonaire Insider (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6170) on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 9:58 am: |
Try this:
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By Glen Reem (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2563) on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 10:31 am: |
TKS, Jake.
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By Freddie {Moderator} (Moderator - Post #381) on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 10:56 am: |
Thanks Jake, People you can always use the link formatting found at the bottom of EVERY Bonaire Talk page...to post to a website as well
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