Regulate Shipping to Protect Arctic Wildlife

The Issue

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/171028412

Target: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
Sponsored by: Care2

Sea ice in the Arctic is disappearing as global warming causes climate change. Less ice will extend the shipping season, putting marine animals into more frequent contact with ships while they migrate. More shipping will also introduce invasive species and increase the risk of oil spills.

Who's in danger? Beluga whales will be disturbed in the Bering Strait between Alaska and Russia where they share a narrow corridor with ships. Polar bear cubs and seal pups are also in particular danger from oil spills.

In our fight against global warming, we need to take a preventative approach. Reducing the effects of climate change will not happen overnight, so in the meantime, we must adjust to the hazardous conditions that put our most valuable wildlife in danger.

Urge Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to demand stricter shipping regulations in the Arctic that will protect our marine animals

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/171028412

Dear Secretary Salazar,

Sea ice in the Arctic is disappearing as global warming causes climate change. Less ice will extend the shipping season, putting marine animals into more frequent contact with ships while they migrate. More shipping will also introduce invasive species and increase the risk of oil spills.

Who's in danger? Beluga whales will be disturbed in the Bering Strait between Alaska and Russia where they share a narrow corridor with ships. Polar bear cubs and seal pups are also in particular danger from oil spills.

In our fight against global warming, we need to take a preventative approach. Reducing the effects of climate change will not happen overnight, so in the meantime, we must adjust to the hazardous conditions that put our most valuable wildlife in danger.

{Your comments here.]

According to the 2009 Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment, the increase in shipping will pose a huge threat to Arctic species. Please demand stricter shipping regulations in the Arctic that will protect the belugas and other marine animals.

Sincerely,
[Your name here]

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