ABOUT COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) is a non-profit organization
comprised of 15 coastal state chapters spanning the Gulf of Mexico and
Atlantic seaboard.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/NYM120LOGO )
This year's 28 winning teams, selected from 400 applicants, will work on
global biodiversity issues in 23 different countries.
"With the experience of setting up and carrying out their own projects,
the teams develop a broad range of critical skills as conservationists, which
gives them a competitive edge in the job market," said Marianne Dunn, BP
Conservation Programme manager. The training, which takes place this year in Front
Royal, Virginia, is currently in session until July 1, 2005.

Information on 2005 Consolidation Award Recipients
The Marsh Deer Project, working in the lower Parana River Delta in
Argentina, developed a method last year that showed marsh islands in the delta
float during floods. The team
will work to implement a conservation plan and large-scale publicity campaign
in Buenos Aires to ensure the deer receives recognition and its habitat is
protected .

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S. Marsh deer that find
refuge on floating islands in Argentina, the critically endangered Philippine
crocodile, and a Kenyan community that depends on the sustainable harvesting
of forest products will all benefit from the work being carried out by this
year's three Consolidation Award winners . It's clear that the
caretakers of Cape Hatteras National Seashore are defying that charge and
contributing to the destruction of pristine habitat," added Rylander.

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"We believe by working together on this very critical issue we can have
healthy oceans and plentiful fishing for generations," said Randy Repass,
chairman and founder of West Marine. Group projects develop compassionate and
positive solutions for ocean conservation and share reliable information that
enlightens personal choices , instills hope and helps restore living abundance
in the oceans. More than 300,000 members and
e -activists in over 150 countries have already joined Oceana. In the past 5 years alone, BP Conservation
Programme's award winners have described approximately 25 species new to
science, rediscovered 3 bird species thought extinct, and have influenced the
environmental awareness of countless local communities.
"The National Park Service is charged with protecting and preserving some
of our nation's most vulnerable wilderness areas. With nearly 1 million members, supporters and electronic
advocates, Defenders is an effective voice for wildlife and habitat.

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org or phone 631-367-0063.

This is something the
world needs now to help slow the rapid loss of our precious natural
resources.

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Wilson, Pellegrino
University Research Professor Emeritus at Harvard University, and will be
hosted by Iain Conn, BP Group Executive Officer. As the first group
to implement any in -situ conservation activities for the species, once-rampant
hunting of the crocodiles has now all but ceased.

Defenders of Wildlife Calls on National Park Service to Protect Endangered Birds by Limiting Off-Road Vehicle Use on Cape Hatteras Seashore

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WATSONVILLE, Calif.blueocean. Global in scope and
dedicated to conservation, Oceana has campaigners based in North America
(Washington, DC; Juneau, AK; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Portland,
Oregon; the Mid-Atlantic and New England ), Europe (Madrid, Spain; Brussels,
Belgium) and South America (Santiago, Chile). Programme to Announce New Five-Year Initiative

WASHINGTON, The BP Conservation Programme today
marks 15 years of environmental achievement as it awards $600,000 to 28 teams
of aspiring conservationists .
The Programme has provided annual support to teams of conservationists in
their early careers for 15 years. For 86% of past projects, work has
continued in the areas where the BP Conservation Programme teams initially
started their efforts.
Future plans for the Programme, which will be more closely integrated into
BP's overall $500 million, five-year community investment commitment , will
also be announced by Mr. Conn at the ceremony.bp. These islands are important in providing refuge to the
local population of deer (Blastocerus dichotomus) during high waters.
The Vision 2005 Project has been working since 2000 to promote sustainable
management and harvesting of the Kikuyu escarpment forests in Kenya."
According to the letter Defenders sent, the National Park Service is in
violation of two presidential executive orders, the Park Service's own
regulations , and four federal laws: the Endangered Species Act, the Migratory
Bird Treaty Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Administrative
Procedures Act.

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Award winners will be recognized at a ceremony held tonight at the
Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian . They
also carry out self-designed biodiversity projects, gather baseline data and
contribute knowledge to conservation in some of the most ecologically
important and environmentally threatened areas in the world. Winners will be present at the
ceremony to answer questions about their projects . With over 70 miles of shoreline, it is one of the
longest protected barrier island systems on the East Coast.

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For more information about the BP Conservation Programme, please
visit http://conservation .

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The Seafood MiniGuide was created by Blue Ocean Institute
(http://www. To download a copy of the Seafood MiniGuide or to gather
information on your favorite fish go to http://www.
Winning teams are required to invest in their project countries by including
at least one national on their team and by engaging local stakeholders. The training I received from
the Programme gave me better skills for project implementation and management
and made me more appreciative of other people's contributions .

The letter points out that the National Park Service has not only "plainly
failed to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service or develop an effective
program to conserve piping plovers, but its actions are actually undermining
the species' conservation and recovery.

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blueocean .org), and was designed to educate seafood lovers about the
worsening plight of certain fish species that are seriously depleted.
"Blue Ocean Institute works to inspire a closer relationship with the sea
through literature like the Seafood MiniGuide," said Carl Safina, co-founder
and president .org. United Anglers
recognizes the need for commercial fisheries, but opposes the indiscriminate
depletion of the resource for short-term profit. Overall, this new initiative, to be called
the Energy and Environment Programme, will place a greater emphasis on support
for people and projects in sensitive areas where BP has operational sites.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore was established in 1953 as the nation's
first national seashore.

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For questions or
comments about the guide, contact Blue Ocean Institute at
info@blueoceaninstitute.
(Logo: http://www.
The highest grant level of $75,000, the Consolidation Award, is awarded to
established projects previously supported by the Programme that have shown
exceptional conservation progress and have developed strong, reciprocal
relationships with the communities in which they work. Use of Off-Road Vehicles Violates Protections under the Endangered
Species Act, Other Federal Laws + Executive Orders

WASHINGTON, Defenders of Wildlife called on the
National Park Service to limit the extensive use of off-road vehicles on areas
of Cape Hatteras National Seashore because the practice is damaging the
habitat of imperiled birds and as a result, is in direct violation of the
Endangered Species Act and other federal laws. The organization issued a 60-
day notice of intent to file a civil suit if the violations are not
significantly rectified within that time frame. It is also home
to thousands of migratory waterfowl and to several animal and plant species
that are listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act
such as the leatherback turtle, green sea turtle, and the seabeach amaranth. Please
visit http://www.

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,
(Nasdaq: WMAR) which serves the needs of local boaters in over 380 communities
throughout the U.

ABOUT UNITED ANGLERS ASSOCIATION
United Anglers of Southern California is a not-for-profit organization
made up of volunteers dedicated to the preservation of the marine environment.

ABOUT WEST MARINE
West Marine , Inc.
"The BP Conservation Programme gave me the opportunity to inform the world
about conservation issues threatening one of the important global biodiversity
sites located in Kenya, the Kikuyu Escarpment Forests.

Defenders of Wildlife is one of the nation's most progressive advocates
for wildlife and habitat, and was named "Best Wildlife Charity" by Readers
Digest in 2005.

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"
Seafood MiniGuides will be available at all West Marine and Boat U.

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stores this summer. is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of
boating supplies and accessories, with 386 stores in 38 states, Canada and
Puerto Rico, and more than $680 million in annual sales. Teams have frequently
collected the first essential baseline data in areas overlooked by
professional scientists, or completed the first action towards significantly
reducing a threat to a species or habitat.com . The use of off-road vehicles adversely affects listed species
including the threatened piping plover.

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"Through our support, these high-potential
individuals progress in their careers with the ability to work with
communities to collect good quality scientific data and to use knowledge on
the ground for better decision making and governance. Since the
forest is a key biodiversity site, the BP Conservation Programme consolidation
award will allow the team members to scale up and diversify initiatives such
as biodiversity monitoring , local community awareness, conservation education
and the promotion of environmentally friendly , income-generating enterprises.

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West Marine Joins Forces With Recreational Fishing and Ocean Conservation Groups to Launch the 2005 Seafood Miniguide

"Most people do not realize that in spite of the vastness of
the oceans, many fish species are in danger and are not being fished in a
sustainable manner .

ABOUT BLUE OCEAN INSTITUTE
Blue Ocean Institute works to inspire a new relationship with the sea
through science, art and literature. Projects will be further streamlined with
national conservation priorities and will link conservation activities more
closely to BP's business practices . Representatives from each team participate in a two-week
training workshop conducted by the Smithsonian Institution's Monitoring and
Assessment of Biodiversity Program, where they learn about topics such as
biological monitoring and surveying techniques, conservation education and
people-oriented research.

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Now I am able
to play a leading role in the conservation of the unique resources and the
overall development of my community by linking a sound environment with
improved livelihoods, " said David Kuria, leader of the Vision 2005 Project. Conservation projects will be
funded as part of a more intense focus on educating and enhancing the capacity
of young conservation leaders.

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CCA 's strength is drawn from the tens of thousands of
recreational saltwater anglers who make up its membership. Throughout the life of the project, advice,
assistance with results dissemination and communications support services are
available using the global network of conservation expertise embedded in this
partnership.

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, are unintentionally caught, killed and dumped back into the sea
each year.S."
The 2005 ceremony will reflect upon the Programme's history of promoting
biodiversity conservation, sustaining innovative partnerships and nurturing
the careers of conservationists all over the world.
The implementation of such conservation and management schemes are considered
of critical importance to the people who depend on the forest for their
livelihoods.

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The Company's
successful catalog and Internet channels offer customers approximately 50,000
products -- far more than any competitor -- and the convenience of being able
to exchange catalog and Internet purchases at its retail stores.com or call 1-800-BOATING (1-800-262-8464). Projects range widely in
scope from the conservation of the Trinidad piping-guan bird to protecting
Darevsky's viper snake in Armenia, to reducing the threats to nesting
leatherback turtles in Gabon. The ceremony will
feature renowned biologist and environmentalist Edward O.
"Off-road vehicle use is clearly jeopardizing recovery efforts for a
number of imperiled species who rely on the habitat of Cape Hatteras'
seashore, " stated Jason Rylander, Staff Attorney for Defenders of Wildlife.

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From South Texas to
the upper reaches of Maine, CCA's grassroots influence is felt through state
capitals, U.newscom. Approximately 85 % of the
BP Conservation Programme's alumni have gone on to careers in conservation,
including 42% who work at local, national or international NGOs and 43% who
work in academia." The letter also notes that the
National Park Service is making ad hoc decisions that are threatening
migratory birds on a daily basis.

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and Canada, today announced its extraordinary partnership
with recreational fishing groups: United Anglers of Southern California,
Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), and marine conservation groups:
Oceana and Blue Ocean Institute, to produce and distribute the 2005 Seafood
Mini-Guide. In addition, millions of tons of "bycatch," fish, birds,
turtles, etc. "Consumers can make a difference by
using a Seafood MiniGuide to make informed choices when dining in a restaurant
or shopping at a grocery store.

BP Conservation Programme Marks 15th Anniversary of Global Awards to Aspiring Conservationists

With the Programme's
backing, funding for the project has multiplied as other donors have now
financed more conservation efforts in the area.
A large component of the BP Conservation Programme is its offer of
supporting resources.
Rare or declining seabirds also inhabit the area.defenders.

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Congress and, most importantly, in the conservation and
restoration of our coastal marine resources.
When applying for an award, applicants must demonstrate initiative by
designing their own projects from the proposal to implementation stages.

The BP Conservation Programme is a partnership of BP, BirdLife
International, Fauna + Flora International, the Wildlife Conservation Society,
and Conservation International.org

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Their teams of
marine scientists , economists, lawyers and advocates win specific and concrete
policy changes to reduce pollution and to prevent the irreversible collapse of
fish populations, marine mammals and other sea life.
It represents sport fishermen from all parts of the United States who would
like to pass on the sport they love to future generations. The
new version of this program is expected to launch in 2006.
The CROC Project (Community-based Research, Observance, and Conservation
Project) will continue to work with the critically endangered Philippine
crocodile, a freshwater species of which there are only approximately 50
individuals, in the Northern Luzon area of the Philippines.
"More troubling is the fact that the Park Service has ignored the law by
continuing to allow these vehicles to imperil North Carolina's wildlife. Those include the black
skimmer, common tern, least tern and American oystercatcher, to name a few.

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ABOUT OCEANA
Oceana campaigns to protect and restore the world's oceans. The
Company's Port Supply division is the country's largest wholesale distributor
of marine equipment serving boat manufacturers, marine services, commercial
vessel operators and government agencies. For more information on West
Marine's products and store locations, or to start shopping, visit
westmarine.

Notes to Editors
A list of all recipients and their projects is available upon request.
High-quality images are also available. This year the team is
committed to not only further protecting the crocodile but ensuring that
community involvement and awareness are increased and the NGO they started is
self-sustaining by the year 2007.

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