November 6, 2018
This Presidential letter was sent to the Minister Han expressing concern over recent removals of Critically Endangered Yangtze River finless porpoises for public display. Dear Minister Han, I am writing to express concern about recent removals of Critically Endangered Yangtze River finless porpoises for public display. China has made an important contribution to conservation […]
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October 4, 2018
Dr. Taylor received a reply to her letter regarding Hector’s Dolphins on October 24, 2018. Read the response sent by Drs. Butcher and Anderson here.
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August 28, 2018
27 August, 2018 Dr. Lian Butcher Director Aquatic at Department of Conservation Dr. Stuart Anderson Director Fisheries Management, Fisheries New Zealand Dear Drs. Butcher and Anderson: I recently participated as an independent panelist to provide suggestions on the Threat Management Plan for Hector’s and Maui dolphins, which is in the late stages of development. To […]
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Society President, D. Ann Pabst, wrote to express support for a letter from Dr. Barbara Taylor, Chair of the Conservation Committee, addressed to Dr. Lian Butcher, New Zealand’s Director Aquatic at Department of Conservation and Dr. Stuart Anderson, Director of Fisheries Management, Fisheries New Zealand. The letter suggested adopting a scientific team approach to conservation of Hector’s and Maui […]
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February 24, 2018
Dear Senators and Representatives, In June 2017 the Society for Marine Mammalogy wrote to you because President Trump’s proposed 2018 budget would have eliminated the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission. Congress prevented that outcome and the Society gratefully acknowledges your support for the Commission. Last week we learned that the President’s proposed 2019 budget also takes […]
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