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Humans threaten Galapagos Islands
October 10 , 2008
Galapagos Islands
While man may have made the
Galapagos Islands famous, courtesy of Charles Darwin, now it is man who is threatening the very place that is so treasured by the world.
Located 600 miles off the coast of
Ecuador The Galapagos Islands are comprised of 13 major islands, and numerous smaller ones.
Amazing animals have made this island home- from otters and birds, to the infamous Galapogas giant tortoise. Since
Darwin 's arrival in 1835 the number of tortoises was approximately 300,000 today the number has dwindled to 3,000.
The reason: Us! 30 years ago, the Galapagos hosted 10,000 visitors, last year alone there were 161,000 visitors. They brought in approximately $350 million, which is an enormous amount of money6 for this tiny struggling nation. a vast sum for this struggling country.
To support tourism, the local population has grown from a modest 5,000 to 30,000.
What is not common knowledge is that the island does not have a sewage system. Sewage is left to seep into the ground and the sea. With the increase in tourism, the
Islands face a (literally) toxic threat.
Last year the Galapagos was placed on the list of Heritage Sites in Danger. The move was intended to raise awareness about the need for conservation and protection of its rare ecology.
Eliecer Cruz, governor of the Galapagos and former director of the Galapagos office of the World Wildlife Fund, has made conservation and protection of the islands' unique wildlife a priority. To regulate tourism, the government now allows just 84 licensed boats to take tourists around the islands. In addition, a trained guide must escort every visitor.
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Fleet Week 2008 Hampton Roads
October 10 , 2008
2007 AirPower Over Hampton Roads - F-15 Eagle Demonstration
Fleet Weeks are always fun, but something special is occurring this year at the Hampton Roads Fleet week. For the first time since the security crackdown after the 2001 terrorist attacks, 3 Navy ships in Hampton Roads will be available for public viewing.
On October 12 & 13th, the Ships @ NAB Little Creek which include the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), -USS Monsoon (PC 4) and the USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) will be open for public viewing from 10am-4pm.
At Naval Station Norfolk on those same days, holders of Defense Department identification and their guests are invited aboard amphibious transport dock Ponce, destroyer Laboon, frigate Nicholas and attack submarines Newport News and
Montpelier .
On Saturday, October 11, Fleet Week’s annual Chili Cook-off and Car Show will happen at the
NAS
Oceana
Main
Gate
Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local teams will compete for "Best Chili in the Fleet". Proceeds from chili sales benefit Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society. The event is free and features live music, and lots of activities for the whole family.
On October 17, the CNRMA MWR Fishing Tournament takes place! Contestants can charter "party boats" from Rudee Inlet. The competition also allows individual boaters to participate, but you must be registered beforehand. The tournament is fish only, no shark or skate. Award categories include: Largest fish by category and weight, sea bass, rock fish, flounder, and overall number of fish caught.
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Swimming Bears
September 24 , 2008
Of all the safety concerns I have had regarding fishing, especially from a boat- worrying about a bear jumping in the boat and mauling me never even made the bottom of the list. It’s not anywhere even near the list.
But that’s exactly what happened to an unnamed man in ’s
British Columbia province. The unidentified man survived, and is currently recovering at a local hospital.
Conservation officer Gord Hitchcock said Wednesday the 52-year-old man was fishing at a marina in a tiny coastal community off 's Pacific coast when the bear mauled him. According to witnesses, the bear swam across a river, climbed onto a dock, and then jumped onto the man’s boat and started the attack.
Fortunately for our fisherman, onlookers did not stare dumbfounded, and once they realized what was happening acted quickly, by using convenient weapons such as hooked poles, knives and a hammer to pull the bear off of him. The bear was killed during the counter attack.
Fire Chief Dan Tennant said he's never heard of such an incident in an area where the bears are normally docile.
So, be watchful for bears. Even when on the water.
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