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MARINE MAMMALS ... Next time you head for the beach, bring a trash bag and spend some time picking up the litter you find there. Avoid buying beverages in six-pack rings. Diving seabirds and foraging mammals may be caught in and strangled by the loops. | |
| Wetlands provide many benefits, including food and habitat for fish and wildlife; flood protection; shoreline erosion control; natural products for human use; water quality improvement; and opportunities for recreation, education, and research. | ![]() |
MARSHES AND WETLANDS ... Oppose the draining and filling of wetlands in crucial coastal areas that provide a safeguard for water quality and protect inland areas from storms. Work with local authorities to make sure they include wetlands protection in their land-use decisions. |