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Scientists have called for a worldwide ban on deep-sea trawling following a major UN-backed report on the damage it is causing to vulnerable deep-sea corals.

http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/111506EC.shtml

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Right now, the United Nations is considering a moratorium on high seas bottom trawling. While the White House is supporting deep-sea protection, Spain http://www.email.greenpeace.org/iekfcg_aeyturj.html and Canada http://www.email.greenpeace.org/iekfct_aeyturj.html are trying to block the deal.

According to the World Conservation Union, Spain is responsible for 40 percent of the high seas bottom trawl catch. Meanwhile, Canada has no high seas bottom trawl fleet and their Minister has admitted bottom trawling is destructive - but is opposing a moratorium anyway.

On the Ocean Defenders side is the USA, Australia, Germany, Brazil, India, South Africa, Palau and a host of other countries. The UN will make a final decision by November 23rd.

Things we need you to do TODAY:

1. Click here to send a message to Spanish officials.
http://www.email.greenpeace.org/mkvnxs_aeyturj.html

2. Click here to contact Canadian officials.
http://www.email.greenpeace.org/ugamjd_aeyturj.html

3. Send this ridiculous video to everyone you know.
http://www.email.greenpeace.org/znbmfp_aeyturj.html


For the oceans,
Karen Sack, Greenpeace Policy Advisor



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