HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0449.043 2000-2002 January 7, 2002
Chairman Leningrad Elarionoff
Committee of Public Works
Hilo, Hawaii
Re: Resolution in opposition to deployment of SURTASS LFA
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I would like to express our support for the resolution opposing the i~,e___~._.__- ~y~_~,
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deployment of the US Na@s Surveillance Towed Array Sensor ~~~~_..e.__.___....
System Low Frequency Active Sonar. As so little is known about its C.uvnty ~cssncil { ~ ~i4-
effects on our marine mammals and other members of our reef
population and what is known appears to show serious negative
effects, we feel it is wise to remain on the side of caution and do all in
our power to protect our marine environment and the animals it
supports from any disruption.
We make our living running SCUBA charters along the Kona Coast,
and have for the past 28 years. Our dolphin and whale communities
and annual visitors are a large part of the reason our clients come
back over and over- to observe these magnificent animals in their
natural surroundings. We must do our utmost to protect them from
any harassment of any kind.
Sincerely yours,
Lisa M. Choquette
Thomas E. Shockley
Owners- Dive Makai Charters
HIRSA
West Hawaii Fisheries Council (Lisa Choquette)
Malama Kai Foundation Board of Directors (Lisa Choquette)
Sea Grant Advisory Board (Lisa Choquette)
Lisa Choquette
Dive Makai Charters
P.O. Box 2955
Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
(808) 325-3029 -PH/FAX
Lisa@divemakai.com
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