During the Southern Hemisphere Marine Mammal Conference in Southern Australia, devoted to the "inter-relation between marine mammals and humans", most of the invited "scientists" claimed that marine mammals had little impact on fish stocks. In fact, one University Professor explained that by culling approximately 100,000 from its 7,000,000 (sic) population of seals, Namibia had eliminated all its problems...

On the other hand, several scientists presented a positive image of the seals watching activities around the world. 

IWMC invites you to visit http://www.fis.com where you will find the article by Peter Johnson entitled "Seals on Rampage with Bigger Mesh Nets". It is worth reading.

Environmental issues in Latin America never reach the first page of any newspaper, unless they announce a tragedy. Multinational companies are controlling the media as one of the many effects of globalisation. To raise public awareness on the importance of conservation or sustainable use of wildlife rarely calls the attention of general public, nor decision makers. How could this situation be reverted and resolve the paradigm of creating moral awareness in a society living under a never-ending economical crisis and political corruption.

Corporate media is not interested in publishing news regarding environmental matters. But this lack of interest is compensated by independent publishers that take the challenge. Working from the bottom to the top, with young children, teenagers, enthusiastic teachers and grassroot organisations, ECO Journal, and its electronic version http://www.ecodigital.com.ar, is making the difference. From sustainable use to solar energy, genetically modified organisms to whales, the diversity of opinions gives the lecturers the opportunity to think - and learn.

IWMC - World Conservation Trust would like to congratulate ECO Journal, its Director and team for this new recognition.