Sign Now—Our Oceans are Being Plundered

Stop abuses in the high seas that cover nearly half our planet  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ If you're having trouble reading this message, [click here]( [The Nature Conservancy]( [Protect the Earth]( Dear {NAME}, Every year, hundreds of thousands of sea turtles die after being caught in fishing gear — including endangered loggerheads, green turtles and leatherbacks. Then they're often simply discarded as trash. It's just one example of how unsustainable fishing and other practices are plundering our oceans today. And in the open ocean waters that cover nearly half of our planet, there are few regulations against abuses… and even fewer consequences. [Sign our pledge now]( to help us speak out at the United Nations to stop unchecked exploitation in the high seas.  World Oceans Day is tomorrow and we're rallying supporters to join us in calling for the first-ever international treaty to protect marine life in the high seas. If we don't take action now, the costs will likely be catastrophic. The high seas are a no man's land — vast open waters beyond any national territory and beyond the law.  We simply cannot save our oceans unless we protect the high seas. [Add your voice and stand with The Nature Conservancy to speak out for a strong international treaty today.]( When we're at the table with policymakers and leaders around the world, it gives us incredible strength to be able to say we have tens of thousands of supporters like you backing us up. So [please don't wait to add your name and stand up for our world's oceans,]( and all the amazing creatures that rely on them. Sincerely, [Signature] Nathalie Chalmers Director of Ocean Communications The Nature Conservancy PHOTOS: An oil tanker and a fishing boat enter Bocas de Ceniza, Atlántico. © Juan Arredondo. Sea turtle © Kydd Pollock. [Sign the Pledge]( Speak out to protect marine life [Sign the Pledge]( [The Nature Conservancy]The Nature Conservancy Holds High Charity Ratings [Our Ratings]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Statement]( Copyright © 2019 | The Nature Conservancy 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, Virginia 22203-1606 Questions or Comments? Call us toll-free at [(800) 628-6860](tel:1-800-628-6860) You've received this email because you are part of The Nature Conservancy’s email list. If you wish to unsubscribe, please [click here](.