NOAA Phone Meeting – Post Game Thoughts?
December 23, 2008
After listening to the NOAA phone meeting, I can’t say I came away feeling any better about the situation. When the meeting was opened to the public, questions were asked that were – in my opinion – dodged by moderators. I did find it interesting that dolphins can withstand colder temperatures than previously thought – but they still can’t survive being trapped under ice.
I was pleased to hear Congressman Frank Pallone & Senator Sean Kean call in to the meeting to voice their concern.
Senator Sean Kean is supportive of moving the dolphins as stated in his press release. According to this release, the bridge contractor has agreed to halt construction if it will facilitate the dolphins’ exit.
Contact Senator Sean Kean: SenSKean@njleg.org
Contact Congressman Frank Pallone. An article from 10/10 on his website supports removing them.
Did anyone else hear the meeting? If not, you can listen / download it here. Let us know what you think.
Entry Filed under: Removing dolphins from river. Tags: audio press release NOAA, bottlenose, congressman frank pallone, December 2008, dolphin, DOLPHINS, Jersey Shore, Navesink River, pod, senator sean kean, Shrewsbury River.
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kathy reutlinger | December 23, 2008 at 6:36 pm
hi-what’s the update on the dolphins-i thought i partially heard something about them on the radio-today(it did not sound like good news…)was hoping and praying they would/could be rescued/relocated…thanks for any and all info!
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backyarddolphin | December 23, 2008 at 9:08 pm
According to what I’ve heard so far via the audio meeting (only heard half so far), the dolphins look healthy. They say 3 dolphins are gone, and it’s hopeful that they made it out of the river. But no one knows for sure. I’ll do my best to keep you posted. If anyone else gets their hands on any info, please post.
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kathy reutlinger | December 23, 2008 at 6:41 pm
will somebody please DO SOMETHING instead of just talking about it?!
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backyarddolphin | December 23, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Don’t forget to contact Corzine, Pallone & Kean. The later 2 seem to really be concerned.
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Alison | December 29, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Would you be kind enough to contact me and fill me in on the latest updates?
I think I can help.
Thanks!
Alison
alionhudson@yahoo.com
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Alison | December 29, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Sounds to me like the NOAA evaded all of the important questions.
That causes me alot of concern.
And they don’t know where three of them are?
Hmmm…