Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Amazon River Dolphins : Being Slaughtered For Bait
Rio De Janeiro (July 13) - The bright pink color gives them a striking appearance in the muddy jungle waters. That Amazon river dolphins are also gentle and curious makes them easy targets for nets and harpoons as they swim fearless up to fishing boats.
Now their carcasses are showing up in record numbers on the river banks, their flesh torn away for fishing bait, causes researchers to warn of a growing threat to a species that has already disappeared in other parts of the world. "The poppulation of the river dolphins will collapse if these fishermen are not stopped from killing them," said Vera da Silva, the top aquatic mammals expert at the governments's Institute of Amazonian Research .
The dolphins are attractive to anglers for their fatty flesh that is highly- effective bait for catching a type of catfish called pircatinga."This is most definitelya threat to the future of this river dolphin species, said Allison Wood, with the England-based Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. "This is a relatively new threat, but clearly an extremely serious one. Migueis said he warned Ibama and others authorities numerous times about the dolphin slaughter , but his reports fell on deaf ears.
Growing up to 8 feet (2.5 meters) long and weighing as 400 pounds (180 kilograms ), Amazon river dolphins are the largest of four (4) species known to exist in Sourth America and Asia. Their genetic siblings have already died off elsewhere; The Yangzte river dolphin in China was declared functionally extinct in 2006, the victim of pollution, over fishing and increased boat traffic.
For centuries they have been revered by locals and protected by myth. According to one tale, the dolphins tranform into handsome men and leave the water at nght, seducing and impregneting local women before returning to the river. Many simply consider it bad luck to kill them, given their supposed magical attributes. But today, the quick payoff is trumping legend and superstition.
"Killing the dolphins is a fast and easy way for the fishmen to make money. It costs nothing but time," Vera da Silva said." It's ugly because these dolphins have a folkloric value in the Amazon, and all that is disappearing for the sake of using them for bait.
My spin: What's happening to people, they have no regard for anything (man or beast). The scientists may be able to learn something from these beautiful creatures. Meanwhile, the International Union of Conservetion of Nature lists the ganges river dolphin in India as endangered, and the Irrawaddy river dolphin in Bangladash as vulnerable. Lets get moving folks, once a species is gone, that's it , so come on folks we have our work cut out for us....saving our planet from Global Warming and saving the endangered species....so join in the fight.
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PIC...meet you here.
ReplyDeleteCheck the Mel rant post..[giggles] I had one of my own...HA !
Poor little dolphins. How I love them. They are always smiling.
ReplyDeleteWe have always mistreated them.
I just posted MEl's latest rant on SH. Did you listen to it?? Holy crap the guy is stark raving nuts.
The boys have just settled down. but they are still awake.
ReplyDeletehi cutie
ReplyDeleteNot yet..I stayed up til after 2:am to watch 'ET' and I thiught the fool was going to have a stroke.
ReplyDeleteI just have the one where he threatens to burn the house down. There is a third tape. I haven't listened to it all the way through. And I am having trouble transferring it to the blog.
ReplyDeleteI know you enjoyed the guys today. I will be on my beat behavior if that is possible,they may come in to check on you.
ReplyDeleteI bet they are ready to go home.
I know Nana enjoyed them as she always do, I bet she was a little nicer today.
How's Brian know he enjoying the twins.
Did it rain there today???
I will try again later. The second tape makes the first one look tame.
ReplyDeleteIt rained earlier then it turned nice. It was a busy day but lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteAre you leaving early in the morning??
We went to karate and then came home and played Canadian Monopoply. It is a new version.It was fun. Then we sat on their beds and told funny stories.
ReplyDeleteOut of all the guys that's dogs in LA. I don't think there is one out there that can beat him for being a bitch-dog.
ReplyDeleteThey are going to dig up stuff on Oksana and how she used men..
I will ask Abe/Lois to keep an eye on TMZ and Popeater .
What is Abe's job exactly? Does he gather news of interest for magazines?
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that I once believed Mel was a cute guy and a good father and husband....Sheesh
ReplyDeleteNo we have to be there about 1:pm my time.
ReplyDeleteI baked a couple of cakes and pies so that should hold them til I get back.
I found out Sis/aunt Mae forgot the sugar in the cake.
Boy, I know everyone had fun and I bet the twins don't want to go home.
Ir shows you how gullible we are to publicity hype.
ReplyDeleteForgot the sugar?... Blechhh!
ReplyDeleteBut it sure made you look good.
I guess you would say Abe is sort of a boss, he gathers the news to see what they will keep to send to the main office...his main job is keeping up with the people that come in looking for parts when there's a movie being made or when we are giving a play at the Little Theatre.
ReplyDeleteI just checked the twins and they are sound asleep. They are cute when they are asleep.
ReplyDeleteI used to have Justin Jeremy and Jason for weekends. They were fun to.
ReplyDeleteSis was a good cook but she don't cook anymore, she says she don't have to that's why she taught Nan/me.
ReplyDeleteToo bad they all grow up. We don't see them as much now and we haven't seen Jason since he went out west to British Columbia.
ReplyDeleteI loved all Mel's movies....but not anymore, he's on my shit list.
ReplyDeleteI laughed when he said he gave up his wife for her.
What did he think she wanted with an old drunk besides his money.
You know the saying...a fool and his money is soon parted.
They are handsome boys and I know you love them, I can hear it in your voice.
ReplyDeleteJason is learning his trade and it would be nice if he come home and run a large resort.
Oh yes, he's enjoying the grown-up life and the girls.
Is Jer still thinking on the same lines as before?
I made tacos tonight. Boy did they pack them away. I must have made about 25 or thirty by the time J (who stopped by after some shopping)and Nana took their share and a friend (who was passing by)ate a half dozen.Brian loves my tacos also.I stod there like an assembly line churning them out.
ReplyDeleteYou know, of course that I hate to cook and only do it because I have to.
ReplyDeleteThere is no doubt that Oksana is a gold-digger and probably a cold bitch but Mel has shown his true character. Where did all that rage and hate come from? He is one nasty,vicious piece of work.
ReplyDeleteGil talked with Chris and told him to think about shipping the car back or letting him fly out a couple of drivers to drive it back, because after 4/5 days he don't think he would want to take the ride back. He told him he would talk with Mac and 3/4 guys.
ReplyDeleteI have not spoken to Jer in over a week. He just sort of dropped out of sight. He will pop up soon and surprise us with some sort of news.
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you drive out there in a rental car, then you can just leave it at the hotel. Easy Peasy.You can rent anything from a Rolls Royce to a Volkswagon.
ReplyDeleteOh, I forgot. Nan's car is already out there and you were going to fly there.Sorry, it got all mixed up in my head.
ReplyDeleteI bet you are a great cook, you just don't like to cook. Tacos shound good, I bet my brood will be eating burgers/hot dogs and tacos til I get back.
ReplyDeleteShit dad will give them cake and ice cream fo breakfast.
All the hate has been there all the time...Oksana just made a fool out of him and all his friend know it and laughing and Mel is trying to save face.
Remember the rant he had with the jewish cop that arrested him ? Remember how he would go to his church and roll his eyes at everyone.
ReplyDeleteMel is mad because he made a fool of himself and Robyn has a new man and the bastard can't stand it.
I don't know if you are answering me, I think we have a problem Houston. I can't refresh my page.Ever since I moved my computer, I have had problems.
ReplyDeleteOkay now I am seeing you and the refresh is okay.
ReplyDeleteIf we drove out there we would have to turn around the next day and come home. I think we are driving back...I just heard Gil tell Dad that he won't have to be in the office til July 21/22.
ReplyDeleteIt was just a matter of timing on his part.
I think Mel is totally off his trolley. He isn't just angry at the situation, the man is seriously demented and he might be a danger to that woman. Remember OJ. He used to hit Nicole.
ReplyDeleteDad just left out and asked me was I taking my lappy with me, I asked him why did he want to use it and he said no, he know how to leave you notes and talk to the people at the casino.
ReplyDeleteYes and OJ ended up killing her and the waiter and now his kids hate him and his son is in therapy.
ReplyDeleteMy babies know I fuss at their daddy, but I don't get stupid, they just say daddy is in trouble and mama is going to whip his musty butt..and laugh their little butts off.
I will write G a little note when I have a bit of time. He is fun. He sure knows how to make nice with the ladies. Italian men are known for it.
ReplyDeleteKids can sense tension in the house.It really upsets them. When I broke up with my first husband we fought and I'll never forget the frightened looks on my kids' faces and how quiet they were.
ReplyDeleteI haven't sent you any mail..I will think of some soon.
ReplyDeleteWell honey I am leaving you. Have a very safe and happy trip and have lots of fun. These little getaways really spice up the marriage.
ReplyDeleteI'll see you when I see you and I will try to post some interesting stuff for our readers. Have a good night. Don't pack any knickers..Luv ya...PIC
We both said if there was a problem we would not discuss it around his kids, the best thing you did was take your babies and go.
ReplyDeleteI will have a good one and think about you while I'm gone but enjoy the family, and a lot of people is on holiday.
ReplyDeleteKiss the twins and Nana.
Goodnight sweetie and I willsee you soon.
You will know when I'm back I will make a post.
I will try to say hello from Vegas.
GOODNITE...HUGS & KISSES....PIC
Kiss the ROCK...NITE