Call to Action

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The fishery problem is serious, but fortunately you can act to help solve it. Here's what you can do to help save the world's fisheries:

• Reduce your fish intake. Eating less fish is the easiest way to help protect our oceans.
  • When you do eat seafood, buy sustainably. The (INSERT LINK HERE) Web site provides an extensive list of seafood options and analyzes their environmental impact.
• Keep informed about fisheries issues: Major activist groups in this area are (INSERT LINKS)
• Get involved politically: Contact your elected representatives about this issue, and remember the fish when you vote.
• Tell your friends what you've learned: Almost none of us knew about this issue until we joined Terrascope, and increasing public awareness of the fishery problem is an essential step towards solving it.

Sites to Keep You Informed!

• Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
  • This site allows you to make smart choices when purchasing seafood. The Aqaurium site also has information on conservation efforts and why sustainable fisheries are important.
• European Commission on Fisheries
  • http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/index_en.htm
• Oceans and Law of the Sea
  • http://www.un.org/Depts/los/index.htm
• Save the Fish
  • http://www.savethefish.com/
• National Marine Fish Service
  • http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
• Case Studies on World Fisheries
  • http://www.lib.washington.edu/fish/subjects/fishstat.html
• Greenpeace: Defending Our Oceans
  • http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/oceans
• Blue Ocean Institute: Guide to Ocean Friendly Fish
  • http://www.blueocean.org/seafood/
• Ocean Legacy
  • http://www.OceanLegacy.org/
• Recreational Fishing Alliance
  • http://www.joinrfa.org/

Fun and Informative Sites

• Blue Planet "Seas of Life" Quiz
  • http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/blueplanet/quiz/quiz.html
• No Fish In My Dish!
  • http://www.nofishinmydish.com/

What You Can Do

• Contact your Representatives in Congress
  • House of Representatives: http://www.house.gov/writerep/
  • Senators: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
• Tell a friend!
  • Statistics show that only ___ percent of people know that the oceans are in danger (CITATION). By spreading the word, you can help save the oceans!
• Volunteer
• Donate
  • Donate to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to fund world-class research and education.
  • You can donate to the Recreational Fishing Alliance, which lobbies for sustainable fishing and the continued tradition of recreational fishing.
  • Buy a cool t-shirt! Go to Save the Fish to buy a shirt that benefits the RFA, which fights for sustainability and marine fishery jobs.