Sea Kin 'Zine 2012

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Aloha... I’m supporting a special project called the ‘Protect Our Coral Sea Campaign’. This is an initiative aimed at creating the largest marine park in the world, a significant portion of The Coral Sea. It would safeguard a significant ocean region against commercial fishing, oil and gas exploration and seabed mining. We want to protect vast habitats that harbour marine diversity in our oceans, from coral reefs to marine species, to deep sea bio-diverse organisms ~ some of which we may not yet know of. The marine reserve aims to protect up to one million square kilometres. It would be an ‘ark’, a place for inspiration and enjoyment, a place where abundance is preserved with legitimacy, a place of immense scientific value, and of course for future generations. So far, the Australian Government has had a positive response to our proposal. In their current draft plan however, coral reefs lack sufficientprotection. Only 2 of 25 reefs have are completely protected. Please extend your attention further and jump online to www.ProtectOurCoralSea.org.au (or TheSeaKin.com) to view a film showcasing our love for the Coral Sea and the magical creatures within, called Coral Sea Love. We hope that you are inspired to join our ocean community by visiting our site and participating in our campaigns.

With gratitude, Isabel Lucas Actress/Activist


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