"The ocean is a precious resource shared by all the world's peoples," said Jean-Michel Cousteau, president of the Ocean Futures Society. "The LFA permit is nothing less than a license to kill, and we are enormously grateful to the court for protecting our children's heritage."

The Natural Resources Defense Council (October 31, 2002)
http://www.nrdc.org

The Natural Resources Defense Council is a national, non-profit organization of scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists dedicated to protecting public health and the environment. Founded in 1970, NRDC has more than 500,000 members nationwide, served from offices in New York, Washington, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Related NRDC Pages
Spread of Active Sonar Threatens Whales http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/marine/nlfa.asp