Las Islas del Canal de California están llenas de vida y de una rica biodiversidad, pero una laguna legal que permite el uso de redes de enmalle para atrapar la fauna oceánica está irritando a los conservacionistas. Itay Hod informa.

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The Channel Islands of California, notably Catalina Island, are known for their rich biodiversity and are often compared to the Galapagos Islands of North America due to their vibrant marine life. Recently, conservationists have raised concerns over the use of gill nets in the waters surrounding the islands, which has become a contentious issue. These nets, used by commercial fishermen, are criticized for indiscriminately trapping a wide variety of marine creatures, including fish, whales, and sharks, which threatens the delicate ecosystem.

Cristina Ochoa, a notable figure and marine biologist, is collaborating with the conservation group Oceana to document Catalina's underwater environment. The project aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving these marine habitats. Jeff Shester, Oceana's senior scientist, notes that despite a decades-old statewide ban on gill nets, a loophole permits their use around the Channel Islands, resulting in high bycatch rates where 64% of caught animals are discarded. Shester describes these gillnets as "walls of death," indicating their lethal impact on marine life.

Conversely, Chris Voss, representing the Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara, argues that the ban on gillnets could have detrimental effects on the local fishing industry. He highlights concerns that such regulations could lead to job losses among the few remaining fishermen who rely on this practice. However, Ochoa emphasizes the long-term necessity of protecting marine ecosystems to ensure their continued healthy existence. Her efforts represent a broader initiative to save the Channel Islands' marine biodiversity before it faces irreversible damage.



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Catalina Island, a sólo 22 millas de la costa de Los Ángeles, está a una hora de en barco. Aquí, las colinas se unen a playas vírgenes, y Avalon, su única ciudad incorporada, bulle con el tranquilo encanto de una época pasada. Pero para comprender la belleza de Catalina y su mayor desafío, hay que sumergirse más profundo. Sabes, la llamamos las Galápagos de Norteamérica porque es rebosante de vida. Cristina Ochoa, actriz y bióloga marina, está trabajando con un grupo llamado Oceana para filmar la belleza submarina de Catalina antes de que sea usando su plataforma para dar la alarma. Creo que el océano es la naturaleza obra maestra. Jeff Shester es el científico principal de Oceana. Él dice que uno de los mayores amenazas proviene de las redes de enmalle, paredes casi invisibles de malla utilizados por comerciales que atrapan no sólo peces, sino ballenas, tiburones y otros peces. especies críticas para el ecosistema. Según los observadores federales de pesca, el 64% de los animales capturados con redes de enmalle fijas son descartados. Aunque California votó para prohibirlas hace décadas, una laguna legal permite que se utilicen alrededor del Islas del Canal. Estas redes son básicamente muros de la muerte. Chris Voss, presidente de los Pescadores Comerciales de Santa Bárbara, dice que prohibir las redes de enmalle podría perjudicar aún más a la industria. Este puñado de individuos que todavía están en esta pesquería, los van a dejar fuera del negocio. Ochoa lo ve de manera diferente. Si no protegemos esto, no quedará nada. Comercio la alfombra roja por el azul profundo, para salvar un mundo submarino que es más que listo para su primer plano. Itay Haat, Noticias CBS, Isla Catalina, California.

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