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Here is something you can do to preserve the reefs
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 3:47 pm
by iheartsj
https://www.change.org/p/ban-the-sale-o ... igned=true
There is already interest in this ban in the USVI legislature. Let's make sure that the public's interest is expressed to support this ban.
Thank you
Re: Here is something you can do to preserve the reefs
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:19 am
by equineannie
Signed but realize, please, that this is a very, very, very small part of the reef deterioration in the Caribbean. The main causes are increased runoff from the overwhelming amount of new construction, over fishing and disreputable diving.
A classic example of this will be the new marina proposed in front of Grande Bay.
In addition, this law would ban 90% of sunscreen sold in the USVIs. Doubtful to see this as the legislature is swayed ONLY by money and profit.
Re: Here is something you can do to preserve the reefs
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 10:18 am
by iheartsj
The reef is already under stress from climate change, run off, etc. Any little bit we do will help it's survival.
The governor has already endorsed 3 bills to clean up the environment. A ban on plastic bags has already passed the senate and is on his desk for signature.
A bottle deposit is in Senate now. And a source separation bill for recycling. He is interested in banning Oxybenzone also.