Press Release 12. 10. 2000

The possible withdrawal of Peru from their membership in the International Whaling Commission proves a lack of environmental consciousness.

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Press Release 06. 10. 2000

DANGEROUS INCREASE OF MARINE SPECIES IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION

The global extinction crisis is worse than believed.

The recently published 2000 IUCN RED LIST of endangered species shows a significant decline of marine fishes. Since the last assessment of the IUCN Red List in 1996, the numbers of marine animals listed as Critically Endangered have risen nearly three-fold, with startling increases in the numbers of marine reptiles and fishes.

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-Illegal hunting for human consumption kills 1000 or more dolphins per year in Peru! Mundo Azul initiates campaign against illegal dolphin killing!

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-Fishermen in Peru are brutally slaughtering at least ten dolphins in front of shocked eyewitnesses and helpless policemen.

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-The mayor of the Peruvian fishing port Pucusana and the Association Mundo Azul (Blue World) signed an agreement for the longterm cooperation in the fight against poverty, sustainable tourism development, as well as for the conservation of the environment.

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-More than 3000 dolphins per year are killed in Peru - illegal dealers and fishermen have been caught.

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-MUNDO AZUL and RIPLEY initiate campaign for the conservation of dolphins in Peru

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