16,500 people join the virtual vigil to save the whales

by Phil Kline

February 7, 2011

Virtual Vigil to save the whales

So far, 16,500+ people have joined the virtual vigil to save the whales.

All our combined messages will show the President that we’re all paying attention and expecting leadership at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) this June.

Before the IWC meeting this June, President Obama has a decision to make. He must decide whether the US will be a leader and push for reform at the meeting or step back and allow business as usual to continue.

His decision will determine the fate of the planet’s whales.

The choice is simple. Being a leader means pushing for a reformed IWC that works for whales and not whalers. Business as usual means that this time next year the Japanese will again be in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary killing whales. Just like they are right now.

You can help us keep this issue front and center for the President during the lead-up to the IWC by adding your name to our “virtual” vigil to save the whales.

Click here to join the vigil. You’ll be taken to a page where you can add your name to the virtual vigil map. It’s really easy.

Phil Kline

By Phil Kline

Phil is a senior oceans campaigner at Greenpeace USA. He is a recognized expert on oceans policy domestically and internationally, and has represented Greenpeace U.S. at International Whaling Commission (IWC) meetings and Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission meetings around the globe.

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