[CINC] A Whale's Tale: The Case for Conservation

[Shauna Bingham - NOAA Federal]

*A Whale's Tale: The Case for Conservation* March 12 from 7-9pm at CSUCI.

*Channel islands Park Foundation *is excited to host an evening with* **Ms
Petra Deimer*, award winning marine conservationist,  adviser to the
International Whaling Commission and President of the Society for the
Conservation of Marine Mammals.  Ms Deimer has devoted her adult life to
animal advocacy, experiencing first-hand how conservation efforts can make
a difference in the outlook for global whale populations, while at the same
time providing sustainable economies for human communities.

Petra's life was molded to protecting whales through an experience 25 years
ago when she accompanied local whalers from the coast of Madeira during
work on her thesis on sperm whales.  This very businesslike, very bloody
destruction of whales awoke in her a storm of emotions that have yet to
diminish.  The consequences of this experience, leading her to become a
professional whale conservationist, will be discussed during *A Whale's Tale:
The Case for Conservation.*
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Hunted to the brink of extinction for meat, oil or mere sport, whales exist
in the shadows between land and sea.  Seeking safety in the deep oceans but
driven to shallow water and the domain of man for life sustaining air,
these playful and intelligent creatures need our commitment to conservation
if they are to survive.

Benefiting Channel Islands Park Foundation, tickets for this special
evening at $25 and include appetizers and beverage service.  Limited
complimentary parking in designated lot at CSU Channel Islands campus.  A
no host bar will be available.  For complete information and to purchase
ticketswww.ciparkfoundation.org.

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Shauna Bingham
NOAA's Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
113 Harbor Way, Suite 150
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-884-1460
805-568-1582 (fax)
http://channelislands.noaa.gov/
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