Comments on: Cape Cod Massachusetts: Too many seals and Great Whites, now!

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:21:38 +0000

haha. thats so funny. yeah its very likely you’ve got a “whale” in your pants. have your mother check it. ok?

By: surfer girl

surfer girl — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:13:06 +0000

Speaking as a surfer of 15 years, and a former New England native transplanted to California for the past 12 years…Marine mammals are protected in CA also. We have many more pinnipeds, GW sharks, and surfers. Occasionally, a surfer or swimmer gets attacked and even killed. As tragic as it may be, people tend not to overreact and declare war on the wildlife. After all, if you have the balls to recreate in the ocean, you also bear the burden of responsibility for your own safety. We surfers accept the inherent risk of entering waters populated by sharks and their prey. Despite the danger, many of us still advocate for the protection and conservation of all marine wildlife, including sharks.
To tell you the truth, I feel safer surfing colder, sharky, GW prowled waters than I did surfing the truly shark infested waters of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
As for the fisherman out there complaining about seals stealing all of their fish. One could make the exact same argument against humans. There are definitely more than enough of them around, as well. And I know which species I’d prefer to impose population control upon.
And not all commercial fisherman share this degrading attitude toward seals and their effect on fish populations. In Santa Cruz, Ca the famous commercial fishing company, Stagnaro Brothers have expanded their business to include eco-tourism.
Their mission statement, which includes words such as “sustainable fishing” and “evolve” is as follows…

Santa Cruz Whale Watching presents ‘Fishy’
“As our roots in business have always revolved around Commercial and Sport Fishing, sustainable fishing is still a significant source of our livelihood. However, over the past five years Stagnaro’s Yachts has been evolving both physically and conceptually. The focus of our business is changing to eco-friendly tourism that promotes knowledge of our sensitive marine environment and provides access to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. ”

Let the Stagnaro Brothers serve as an exemplary attitude toward marine conservation.

By: Barry Schank

Barry Schank — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:33:41 +0000

Wow you are a smart one thanks for your advice…

By: Barry Schank

Barry Schank — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:30:38 +0000

Heard that,,,,,

By: Barry Schank

Barry Schank — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:28:19 +0000

And I think my Brother and sister felt the same way too.But it never kept us out of the water!!!!!!!

By: Barry Schank

Barry Schank — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:13:49 +0000

I grew up in NJ and when my brother and sister would go swimming in the murkey waters on the coast we would often feel things rub up against us.It wasn’t a pleasant feeling cause you never new what it was cause you couldn’t see you feet.After the movie Jaws swimming in the ocean wasnt as fun anymore.You allways had that feeling in the corner of your mindthat there could be a great white right next to you.

By: tony

tony — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:04:50 +0000

At least his mom didnt give him up !!!

By: tony

tony — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:03:58 +0000

You mean minnow!

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:20:47 +0000

I believe I have seen one shark in the wild in my life… Although if you check out the list of fatal and unprovoked shark attacks, it’s enough to keep you out of the water. People think im crazy and say your chances of getting bit by a shark are less likely than dying from a coconut or getting struck by lighting, but that just isn’t true. Your chances of DYING from a shark bite are less commen than coconuts or lighting.. not getting bit by one. Currently I live in Central Florida… we are the shark capital of the world.. people are getting bit ALL the time. Attacks are becoming more and more commen. I think that new $600 shark repellent should sell for much less.. that way the average person could afford it with no problem.. Maybe if that were cheaper, more people would have it and less attacks would occur. Now, I’m not afrad of many things, but sharks are something I will ALWAYS fear! If you are daring enough to go in the ocean, be safe about it!!

By: frank manzolillo

frank manzolillo — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:38:02 +0000

sharks are dengeros