Congressman
Henry E. Brown, Jr.

A recent article in the Charleston Post & Courier highlights the work of the Sea Turtle Hospital at the South Carolina Aquarium.  The presence of this hospital at the Aquarium is a great resource for our region.  Not only is the South Carolina Aquarium one of Charleston’s top tourist attractions, it educates Charlestonians and the on-site Hospital ensures that stranded turtles from all over coastal South Carolina get on the road to recovery.  I have been proud to work with the South Carolina Aquarium to make sure that badly needed federal funding goes to support the Sea Turtle Hospital's work and research  that may one day help reduce strandings in coastal South Carolina and across the globe.

In support of their efforts, during 2008, I wrote and introduced legislation to expand our nation's commitment to marine turtles.  The Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2008 would assist in the conservation of marine turtles and help preserve their nesting habitats in foreign countries.  Additionally, I worked to increase funding for important sea turtle conservation programs ran through the Fish and Wildlife Service.  Next Congress, I look forward to getting my legislation enacted so that conservation efforts can be increased both in South Carolina and across the globe.

Posted by Henry E. Brown (12-29-2008, 04:58 PM) filed under Environment and Wildlife

 

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