Comments on: LBAM Spray Assaults Marine Life As Well As Humans http://www.veganreader.com/2008/03/13/lbam-spray-assaults-marine-life-as-well-as-humans/ Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:35:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: admin http://www.veganreader.com/2008/03/13/lbam-spray-assaults-marine-life-as-well-as-humans/#comment-130 admin Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:13:07 +0000 http://www.veganreader.com/2008/03/13/lbam-spray-assaults-marine-life-as-well-as-humans/#comment-130 Dear Joanie, Thank you for asking that question. I have been completely unable to understand why the Monterey Bay Aquarium isn't leading the protest against spraying. Though I have never visited the aquarium, it is my understanding that a portion of it is filled with water from the bay. In other words, the water with the pesticides, surfactants and particulate plastic is in the display areas in which the sea animals are swimming. I can think of 3 reasons why there is this bizarre silence from them. 1) They are afraid if they admit the spraying is dangerous, the tourism they depend on to remain solvent will suffer. 2) They are being, in some way, influenced or controlled by authors of the spray. 3) They know the spray is dangerous, but do not actually care about the health of the bay or the animals in their care. This could be the Monterey Bay Aquarium's moment to show themselves as leaders in demanding safety of waters and marine wildlife. Instead, they are appearing to be callous or cowardly. It is hugely disappointing. Coincidentally, if it is the tourism issue that is holding them back, I want to add the personal story here that my husband and I were planning a trip to Monterey in 2007. We have always wanted to see the beautiful sea otters and other precious wildlife that inhabits the bay. Then we heard about the spraying and that put an end to our plans. We are not alone in deciding not to visit a spray area. Tourism will suffer hugely because of this, and if it is concern for this that is keeping the Monterey Bay Aquarium people silent, they've gotten onto the wrong side of the issue. Why not use their global fame and influence? Write to all of their visitors begging them to support freedom from pesticides for bay wildlife? They could make such a huge difference in this grave battle, but to date, they have failed the environment, its creatures and human inhabitants in every way. Mim Dear Joanie,
Thank you for asking that question. I have been completely unable to understand why the Monterey Bay Aquarium isn’t leading the protest against spraying. Though I have never visited the aquarium, it is my understanding that a portion of it is filled with water from the bay. In other words, the water with the pesticides, surfactants and particulate plastic is in the display areas in which the sea animals are swimming.

I can think of 3 reasons why there is this bizarre silence from them.

1) They are afraid if they admit the spraying is dangerous, the tourism they depend on to remain solvent will suffer.

2) They are being, in some way, influenced or controlled by authors of the spray.

3) They know the spray is dangerous, but do not actually care about the health of the bay or the animals in their care.

This could be the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s moment to show themselves as leaders in demanding safety of waters and marine wildlife. Instead, they are appearing to be callous or cowardly. It is hugely disappointing.

Coincidentally, if it is the tourism issue that is holding them back, I want to add the personal story here that my husband and I were planning a trip to Monterey in 2007. We have always wanted to see the beautiful sea otters and other precious wildlife that inhabits the bay. Then we heard about the spraying and that put an end to our plans. We are not alone in deciding not to visit a spray area. Tourism will suffer hugely because of this, and if it is concern for this that is keeping the Monterey Bay Aquarium people silent, they’ve gotten onto the wrong side of the issue.

Why not use their global fame and influence? Write to all of their visitors begging them to support freedom from pesticides for bay wildlife? They could make such a huge difference in this grave battle, but to date, they have failed the environment, its creatures and human inhabitants in every way.

Mim

]]> By: Joanie http://www.veganreader.com/2008/03/13/lbam-spray-assaults-marine-life-as-well-as-humans/#comment-129 Joanie Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:55:29 +0000 http://www.veganreader.com/2008/03/13/lbam-spray-assaults-marine-life-as-well-as-humans/#comment-129 Why is Julie Packard, Executive Director and Vice Chairman of the Monterey Aquarium refusing to discuss spraying or take a position?? Why is Julie Packard, Executive Director and Vice Chairman of the Monterey Aquarium refusing to discuss spraying or take a position??

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