Is the deep sea worth saving? Living Oceans Society thinks so, and we'll punch you in your glasses if you disagree.
Did you know? When confronted by danger, the roundnose grenadier's only
Did you know? When confronted by danger, the roundnose grenadier's onlydefense is to secrete a thick, sticky layer of pathos.
OK, we won't actually punch anyone, but we're still serious about saving the deep sea. This is why we're a part of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC). Thanks to the work of the DSCC, you and I have an opportunity to tell the United Nations that yes - the deep sea is worth saving. Read the following message from the DSCC, to learn more.
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For the first time ever, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will conduct an open review of national and regional actions to protect those deep-sea species and ecosystems that are beyond national jurisdiction from the harmful impacts of bottom fishing. This open review is scheduled to take place at UN headquarters in New York, on 15-16 September, 2011.
