World Wildlife Fund's Gift Catalog - 2008-2009 - (Page 59) A S I A Coral Triangle The vast region known as the Coral Triangle includes shimmering underwater wonderlands, where millions of colorful fish explore thousands of acres of iridescent coral. It also includes heavily trafficked fishing and shipping channels, and congested coastlines off increasingly populous urban areas. Tragically, a once sustainable balance is becoming jeopardized by fishing practices that include the destructive dynamiting of coral reefs. Area: 2.3 million square miles Global threats: Overfishing, unsustainable fishing practices, climate change, and unsustainable coastal development Key wildlife: Sulphur-crested cockatoo, numerous varieties of coral, fish, turtles, whale sharks, stingrays, clown fish and octopuses WWF solutions: WWF is working with local communities and commercial fisheries to better manage marine resources and protect the most critical marine habitats. Through our ongoing efforts, millions of hectares have been protected, and less destructive fishing practices have been implemented. Adopt a Whale Shark VU N The whale shark, named for its massive size, can grow to an amazing 45 feet long, and is the largest fish in the world. Their 3,000 teeth might make them seem ferocious, but really they are gentle and curious creatures. They are known to eat small fishes, but their diet staple is plankton, which they eat by scooping it up while their mouths are wide open. $100 $50 $25 CTWH Shrimp fishermen with pushnets at sunset, Philippines Restored mangroves, Bentenan, Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia Adopt a Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo EN These sociable birds enjoy eating seeds, fruits, nuts and buds. You may think of cockatoos as pets, but their popularity has fueled a thriving illegal trade that has pushed the sulphur-crested cockatoo to endangered status in the wild, which is why you should never buy a bird unless you have proof it was captive bred. $100 CTCCC $50 $25 Visit www.worldwildlife.org/gifts or call toll-free 1-800-CALL WWF 59 http://www.worldwildlife.org/ogc/species_SKU.cfm?cqs=CTWH&sc=AWY0900WCN11 http://www.worldwildlife.org/ogc/species_SKU.cfm?cqs=CTCCC&sc=AWY0900WCN11 http://www.worldwildlife.org/ogc/index.cfm?sc=AWY0900WCN11
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