Bush approved extensive gas drilling in the main nesting beach for the most endangered sea turtle

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Baby Sea Turtles In Danger!

 

President Bush has just approved extensive gas drilling in the main U.S.

nesting beach for the most endangered sea turtle in the world, with only

about 3,000 to 5,000 adults remaining. The National Park Service just

approved the drilling without formally consulting with the U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service, as required by the Endangered Species Act.

The drilling trucks could crush nests or pack down the sand so that

hatchlings are unable to emerge from nests. Even the vibrations from

rumbling trucks can increase the likelihood of embryonic damage or

mortality, according to the species' official " Sea Turtle Recovery Plan. "

The park offers the longest undeveloped barrier beach in the world. Park

Service approval for a third drilling permit is likely soon, despite the use

of the island by the Kemp's ridley sea turtle every spring for nesting.

 

To protest go to: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/771891222