Beginning next month, the Shark Task Force will bring you a series of stories and interviews about the conservation of marine life.
You'll meet scientists and environmentalists working to protect the oceans around us.
Our focus will always be sharks - but we'll also examine the waters they call home.
Special thanks to Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures, Wyland, Shark Savers and the other people helping make a difference.
We'd also like to thank you, our audience - and everything you're doing as well.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Speaking out about Lemon Sharks
The Shark Task Force continues to follow the story of Lemon Sharks in Florida. The state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering prohibiting the take of Lemon Sharks in Florida waters. In October, people on all sides of the issue gathered to speak out.
Speaking out about Lemon Sharks
The Shark Task Force will continue to follow this story as the state of Florida considers what to do.
The FWC is scheduled to review the issue in December in Clewiston, FL.
Here's a link to the petition:
Click here to sign the Lemon Shark Petition
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission:
myfwc.com
Speaking out about Lemon Sharks
The Shark Task Force will continue to follow this story as the state of Florida considers what to do.
The FWC is scheduled to review the issue in December in Clewiston, FL.
Here's a link to the petition:
Click here to sign the Lemon Shark Petition
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission:
myfwc.com
Friday, October 16, 2009
Saving Lemon Sharks Part 2
In this episode of the Shark Task Force - we dig deeper into why the state of Florida is considering protecting lemon sharks. As we find out, there's a lot at risk.
Click here for a Special Report: Saving Lemon Sharks 2
Here's a link to the petition:
Click here to sign the Lemon Shark Petition
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission:
myfwc.com
Here are meetings being held in the state of Florida:
Monday, Oct. 19
Joseph P. D’Alessandro Office Complex
2295 Victoria Ave.
Fort Myers
Tuesday, Oct. 20
IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum
300 Gulf Stream Way
Dania Beach
Labels:
conservation,
environment,
Florida,
lemon,
preservation,
sharks
Thursday, October 15, 2009
SPECIAL REPORT - SAVING LEMON SHARKS
Click here for a Special Report: Saving Lemon Sharks
The Shark Task Force joins forces with Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures in a series of special reports to help preserve sharks.
We begin with the Lemon Shark.
Florida fisherman may target Lemon Sharks this season, putting the lemons at risk. To help protect the shark, the state of Florida is considering putting the Lemon Shark on the prohibited species list. If you're interested in supporting a ban on Lemon Shark fishing - please consider putting your name on the petition:
Click here to sign the Lemon Shark Petition
Special Thanks To Jim Abernethey's Scuba Adventures
and to the The Underwater Journal
.
In the days and weeks ahead, the Shark Task Force and Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures will be bringing you more reports on how we can all work together to help preserve sharks.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Diving the Gulf Stream - At Night
Click here for: Night Dive in the Gulf Stream(m4v for the iPhone or iTouch)
This time on the Shark Task Force, something completely different. How about a journey at night into the Gulf Stream? Check out the video to find out what we see. Special thanks to Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures and ExplorerFish.com.
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