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Save Nemo! List the Orange Clownfish as endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
- Posted to Save The World's Coral Reefs!~
To: Sam Rauch, Head of the National Marine Fisheries Service
The clownfish – the fish that rose to fame in Finding Nemo - is in serious danger. Ocean acidification (caused by the oceans' absorption of man-made CO2 pollution), ocean warming (rapidly degrading and destroying coral reef habitats), and the predatory global marine aquarium trade are leading...
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As a consequence of our excessive use of fossil fuels like coal and oil, approximately 79 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) is released into the atmosphere everyday. One of the results of this man-made pollution is the acidification of the ocean, causing the destruction of the coral reef habitat of clownfish. Increased levels of CO2 in the ocean also damages clownfish's hearing, sight, and smell, interfering with their abilities to avoid predators and find their coral reef homes. As a result, the fish suffer rates of predation five to nine times higher than normal.
Another impending threat to the clownfish's survival is the gradual collapse of the world's coral reefs – where they spend most of their entire lives. Ocean warming is rapidly degrading and destroying coral reef habitat and ocean acidification is slowing the rate at which coral can re-grow.
Finally, the orange clownfish also faces threats from the global marine aquarium trade – they are one of the United States' most commonly traded species and new studies show that over-harvesting of the orange clownfish for the aquarium trade is causing population declines in the wild.
Join the fight to protect these vulnerable fish before it's too late!
Learn more about the clownfish at the Center for Biological Diversity's website.
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clown fish do not live in the United States or along our coast. how can they be endangered under U.S. law.
The Endangered Species Act only applies to Animals and plants that naturally live here.
I found the info by clicking blue links in this article. I aslo was blessed to live in Hawai'i for 30 yrs. The ocean. like the earth from above, has no borders!
Roxanna Akase, Living on oahu and having spoken to many recreational divers, there are unfortunately no known accounts of any clown fish species inhabiting Hawaiian waters....
WE ALL OWE A DEBT TO THE AINA, TO MOTHER NATURE. THIS ONLY REQUIRES A SIGNATURE & TO SHARE INFORMATION WITH FRIENDS WHO CAN HELP. HOW DIFFICULT IS THAT, REALLY?
HAD YOU READ ALL THE INFO ON REEFS AND REEF FISH YOU WOULD KNOW THAT THESE FISH LIVE IN U.S. WATERS. POSTED OPINIONS ARE BETTER WHEN YOU ARE INFORMED!
I love all animals ..fishes included ...pls help sign the petitions .
Me too. I have 2 goldfish n 2 fighting fish : ))
What a beautiful, beautiful fish! So sweet! Must we adulterate the entire creation?
With Hope - I signed this petition.
These fish are magnificent please save them.
Save Nemo Save my Love...Please.
Help to save the clown fish before they no longer exist!