PEDRO NAVA SUPPORTS THE CALIFORNIA GRAY WHALE COALITION

Pedro Nava is the Coalition's Gray Whale hero.    A tireless, dedicated human being who has, unlike so many politicians, never lost his heart and soul.   Pedro's efforts in getting a Joint Resolution through the California Assembly and Senate, calling on the President, Congress and Senate to fund an urgent study into the major threats facing these majestic whales, was the first gigantic step in our campaign to save the California Gray Whale.

The Gray Whale Nation owes a debt of gratitude to Pedro Nava.   The Coalition gives thanks for his wonderful support.   Sue Arnold, CEO,
California Gray Whale Coalition.

Quote from Pedro:

"The Gray Whale faces a myriad of threats from climate change to sonar testing and oil exploration. They need our help and the California Gray Whale Coalition is a leading advocate for this important keystone species."

Bio:

Pedro Nava is well known in the environmental community, having earned one of the highest environmental protection voting records while serving for 8 years on the California Coastal Commission. Since his election to the State Assembly, he has introduced important legislation to protect the environment. Some of the highlights include a bill banning the use of lead in areas frequented by the endangered California Condor, the establishment of a comprehensive oil spill prevention program, improving enforcement against polluters, and fighting attempts to increase offshore oil drilling in state waters."

Url:
http://www.pedronava.com/ 

SIGN THE PETITION

"I request that the new US Congress take all necessary steps to fund a comprehensive review of all the major threats facing the California Gray Whale."

"A growing number of Gray Whales in the sub Arctic waters are contaminated. As bottom feeders, these whales are vulnerable to toxic pollution.  Recent data from our worldwide sampling of sperm whale blubber - The Voyage of the Odyssey - show that many whales are polluted to levels that make their meat unsafe for human consumption-a sufficient cause to discontinue whaling."

DR ROGER PAYNE

"The California Gray Whale is an indicator species of the sub Arctic and Arctic Oceans.   With major changes taking place in the polar marine ecosystems, ensuring ongoing research into the major threats facing these majestic whales is critical.  In the light of these changes, Gray Whales deserve the highest legal protection."

DR SLVIA EARLE




"Gray whales face many pressures, such as lack of food, coastal development and increasing ocean noise.  They need better protection."

JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU

"And God created the great whales
there in Laguna San Ignacio"

HOMERO ARIDJIS

"the possibility that we might drive these magnificent creatures into extinction is unimaginable and unacceptable."

DARYL HANNAH

"Life began in the sea.  So goes the whale...so goes mankind.  An effort to save the whales benefits us all."

BEAU BRIDGES

"Thanks for leading the fight to save
the Gray Whales"

ED BEGLEY JNR




"The Gray Whale is the marine mammal symbol of California.  It deserves to be protected and honored.  I support the creation of a "Whale of a Day" tribute to this magnificent animal."

PRINCE FREDERIC VON ANHALT

"The Gray Whale faces a myriad of threats from climate change to sonar testing and oil exploration. They need our help and the California Gray Whale Coalition is a leading advocate for this important keystone species."

PEDRO NAVA

"When we fully understand and begin to meet the threats to the California Gray Whale, we will be addressing the problems that face North America's entire Pacific coastal ecosystem."

LYNN WOOLSEY

"Saving the Gray Whales from extinction is an absolute must.  This magnificent, intelligent species cannot be allowed to perish from this earth.  If we ignore their plight we ignore the eventual impact on all species, including our own, of the rapacious practices of mankind."

SARA WAN

"Gray whales need our immediate attention! Due to climate change, their Arctic food supply is diminishing and the numbers of mother-calf pairs on the long migration are the lowest in years."

DICK RUSSELL

Grateful thanks to Baja Eco Tours for these images.