To: Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living, President Donald Trump, The United States House of Representatives, and The United States Senate
Protect Marine Life From Extinction
We demand you to take into deep consideration that our planet is in the 6th great mass extinction, with dozens of species being lost everyday. We petition you to take the moral high ground and take the necessary measures to put restrictions on commercialized krill fishing and other commercialized fishing taking place around and in Antarctica's waters. We demand the next seven generations are not forgotten while you make decisions that will mould their future.
The International Antarctic treaty states that the area is to be used for peaceful purposes only. We the people, are saying that taking the lives of any living being is not peaceful.
The International Antarctic treaty states that the area is to be used for peaceful purposes only. We the people, are saying that taking the lives of any living being is not peaceful.
Why is this important?
Scientists and researchers have discovered that with the current extinction rates and the increasing dead zones, the oceans could be lifeless by 2050. China currently harvests 32,000 metric tons of krill annually in Antarctica’s waters. On March 4, 2015 China announced that they are going to ramp up their efforts 30-60 times, possibly harvesting up to 2 million metric tons of krill yearly. Species such as the chin-strap penguin have depleted 50% in the last 30 years and the depletion is directly linked to the reduction in krill.
The future of the next seven generations and beyond depend on the actions WE take today. If we don’t take the necessary measures, humans could face extinction by the end of this century.
The future of the next seven generations and beyond depend on the actions WE take today. If we don’t take the necessary measures, humans could face extinction by the end of this century.