Comments on: Debris Thrown In Ocean Harming Sea Turtles

By: JCS

JCS — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:25:23 +0000

Nothing wrong with sharks and dolphins.

By: Buck-a-Roo

Buck-a-Roo — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 09:00:41 +0000

So angry, J. Galt.

Regulation doesn’t criminalize people – their own actions criminalize them. Regulation simply provides reasonable guidelines where self-governance has failed.

What rights do you have to fish? ‘Rights’ defined by a sense of entitlement? You currently enjoy the privilege of being able to fish.

What if the licences were free? No fee attached. In the interests of responsible conservation of the limited resources being consumed by a growing population, do you not think people enjoying the privilege of fishing should be held accountable by way of regulation? Self governance (in absence of regulation or guidelines) is clearly failing.

By: john galt

john galt — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:46:02 +0000

you sound like a good little state worshipper. and like one who does not actually fish. you advocate making criminals out of people… and the people in the oba who support licensing will find people like me donating time and money to depose them. the danger will be the plp taking over because of imbeciles advocating making everyone get a license. do not try and take away my rights and then sell them back to me statist

By: john galt

john galt — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:36:24 +0000

chances are that chair washed into the sea during a storm
the growth on it is more then a few days

By: Onion juice

Onion juice — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:35:54 +0000

I agree, and there are those of a certain nationality that fish all over the island catching SMALL fish.

By: Onion juice

Onion juice — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:32:09 +0000

It is sad, but what’s REALLY sad is we have a louder outcry for animals then we do for our fellow men.

By: Onion juice

Onion juice — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:29:01 +0000

And corrupt political leaders are destroying people worldwide.

By: Capt New Simons

Capt New Simons — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:34:27 +0000

It’s really tragic. Turtles are a valuable part of our ecosystem and we must all be vigilant to protect these wonderful animals. Nothing prangs my prop more than seeing terrible images such as these. How the chair ended up in the ocean is subject to speculation but responsible Mariners should do their part and collect trash from our beautiful oceans. It takes a real champ to pick up after others. Kudos to Commodore JB of BBIRYC who has partnered with local and overseas groups to revamp the turtle conservation program here. People must appreciate that turtles are our friends- sharks and dolphins not so much.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:25:10 +0000

Want to see a mess of tangled fishing line? Snorkel around the point of 9 beaches off the rocks where people fish. Disgusting.

Not only is it dangerous to sealife it is dangerous to snorkelers as it is a popular area with visitors. At one point there were many fish in the area. Now, not so much. Fished out by people who have no concern for anyone or anything but themselves.

By: Ladybug

Ladybug — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:21:38 +0000

This just infuriates me, I don’t think the point would have been made if those photos were not shown – even though they are so hard to look at.

We take our home for granted and the amazing life that surrounds us.

Get it together Bermuda – before we are our own demise.

By: well

well — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:07:33 +0000

also there is a lot hurricane damage from last season that has still not been cleaned up yet. example the fallen tree in the water by #1 gate St Davies

By: well

well — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:04:30 +0000

I do not think that chair was thrown in it looks to be in very good condition. It was most likely put there from the hurricane. which leads to the importance of securing your item Before a storm hits. it not only can damage cars and house but can also end-up in the sea and damage sea life.

By: Jeremy Deacon

Jeremy Deacon — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:49:46 +0000

will we ever learn? will we ever have a conscience? will we ever truly care for others?

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:59:17 +0000

This is really sad to read. Something needs to be done about this to hold people accountable. First of all we need to enforce our existing laws better and fine people for fishing in illegal spots such as bridges. Then we shouldn’t allow anyone to fish without a fishing license. Yes, I think that time has come because people seem to have no regard for our land or sea life.