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Currently one of the world's most threatened spots is also a world treasure and a UN World Natural Heritage Site. Cocos Island continues to be significantly threatened by illegal fishing. Some colleagues have developed Project Cocos Island in an attempt to counter this problem. Specifically, they are proposing to use images and films to create a "Virtual Cocos Island" exhibit that will "immerse the Costa Rican people in both the beauty and importance of this World Heritage Site." Two essential components of this project will:
1. present the importance of apex predators to our oceans
2. provide a real time database suggesting alternative jobs to the illegal fishermen.
The project has been submitted to American Express for funding. Projects are selected for funding based on votes by people like you and me. So, I am asking for your online vote for this worthy project for Cocos. The proposed project will increase protection of sealife and the island using a practical approach. The project is currently in second place (determined by votes) for a substantial grant from American Express.
Your vote is needed!
Go to http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/WXKZ1S
You will get all
the details on the project, and you can vote yourself. This requires you to log in , you do not have to have an America Express card, and it does not cost a dime.
This is a very worthy project that will help not only Cocos Island and its marine life, but will help the longterm sustainability of the people and natural resources of Central America.
Currently one of the world's most threatened spots is also a world treasure and a UN World Natural Heritage Site. Cocos Island continues to be significantly threatened by illegal fishing. Some colleagues have developed Project Cocos Island in an attempt to counter this problem. Specifically, they are proposing to use images and films to create a "Virtual Cocos Island" exhibit that will "immerse the Costa Rican people in both the beauty and importance of this World Heritage Site." Two essential components of this project will:
1. present the importance of apex predators to our oceans
2. provide a real time database suggesting alternative jobs to the illegal fishermen.
The project has been submitted to American Express for funding. Projects are selected for funding based on votes by people like you and me. So, I am asking for your online vote for this worthy project for Cocos. The proposed project will increase protection of sealife and the island using a practical approach. The project is currently in second place (determined by votes) for a substantial grant from American Express.
Your vote is needed!
Go to http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/WXKZ1S
You will get all
the details on the project, and you can vote yourself. This requires you to log in , you do not have to have an America Express card, and it does not cost a dime.
This is a very worthy project that will help not only Cocos Island and its marine life, but will help the longterm sustainability of the people and natural resources of Central America.