Nov/Dez 2005 ZURÜCK
Mustertext 2 und 3 (alternativ) für ein Schreiben an die Regierungsvertreter der Bahamas
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Musterbrief 2:
Honorable Prime Minister Christie,
It is crucial for the environmental health of the region that the mangrove lagoons are protected. Mangroves are among the most productive yet fragile of tropical marine habitats: they provided crucial nursery habitats for numerous species of invertebrates and vertebrates. Destroying the mangrove ecosystem of Bimini will destroy the natural beauty and tranquillity of the area, negatively impact the ecology of the sand flats, coral reefs and offshore waters and deprive numerous species of terrestrial animals a habitat they require for part or all of their own life-cycle. This will effect the scuba diving and sport-fishing tourist industries for which Bimini has long been famed as well as damage the ability of the Bahamian people to fish for themselves. It will also lead to a dramatic increase in coastal erosion.
I would ask the Bahamian Government immediately to ratify the status of this area as a Marine Protected Park and put a stop to any further disruption.
Thank you for your interest.
Signed:………………
CONTACTS:
The Rt. Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie - Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister
Cecil Wallace - Whitfield Centre
Cable Beach
P.O. Box N 3217
Nassau, N.P. Bahamas
pmchristie@bahamas.gov.bs
tel: 242-327-5826-9
fax: 242-327-5806
The Hon. Obediah H. Wilchcombe - Minister of Tourism / Parliament Member West End & Bimini
Ministry of Tourism
Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3701
Nassau, N.P. Bahamas
tel: 242-322-7500
fax: 242-328-0945
Mr. Michael Braynen - Director of Fisheries
Department of Fisheries
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N 3208
Nassau, N.P. Bahamas
michaelbraynen@bahamas.gov.bs
tel: 242-393-1777
fax: 242-393-0238
List of Bahamian MPs and Parliamentary Secretaries:
michaelhalkitis@bahamas.gov.bs
Musterbrief 3 - Alternativtext
Dear ......
I am very alarmed to learn that instead of protecting the Bimini islands’ valuable mangrove ecosystem, your administration has authorized construction of the Bimini Bay Resort and Casino. This mega-project is already damaging irreplaceable mangrove and marine resources during Phase I of its construction.
I urge you to halt construction at Phase I and immediately take steps to implement the Bimini Marine Protected Area. As the world learned at great cost during last December’s tsunami in South and South East Asia, it is critical to protect the mangrove ecosystem which, in turn, protects the human population from major storms. Bimini’s mangroves also provide protective habitat for a wealth of economically and ecologically valuable species. The livelihoods of your people and the future of your tourism industry depend on conservation of the mangrove ecosystem.
As a tourist, I select destinations where natural resources are protected, and I would never patronize a country or a resort that destroys valuable mangrove ecosystems.
Thank you for your interest.
Signed:………………