BP Killing Endangered Sea Turtles in "Burn Fields" (Video)

Tuesday 29 June 2010

by: Catherine Craig  |  Video Interview

Editor's Note: On Friday, the Obama administration confirmed that endangered sea turtles and other marine animals were being burnt alive in BP's "burn fields." The Guardian UK reports that environmental organizations are demanding that the oil company stop using this oil containment practice without first rescuing the turtles. Additionally, they want the US administration to prosecute BP for killing endangered animals. 

Below, is a video interview with boat Capt. Mike Ellis, who was hired by BP and the Coast Guard to help rescue endangered Kemp's Ridley turtles. He describes what he sees on the frontline of the effort to save the turtles and shares his firsthand account of BP corralling the turtles and burning them alive. He says that the turtle rescue mission was cut short by BP because of what he terms "frustration," between the rescue mission and the company. - S.G.

 

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"Environmental organizations

 Tue, 06/29/2010 - 11:53 — inL.A (not verified)

"Environmental organizations want the US administration to prosecute BP for killing endangered animals."

Good luck. If the Obama administration won't hold Bush and Cheney accountable for war crimes what makes you think they care about endangered sea turtles? There are no words in the English dictionary to convey how disgusted I am with my government.



hear, hear.

 Tue, 06/29/2010 - 12:26 — Anonymous (not verified)

hear, hear.



Shocking! But not

 Tue, 06/29/2010 - 16:14 — Brad (not verified)

Shocking! But not surprising...



I just called the EPA

 Tue, 06/29/2010 - 20:50 — Anonymous (not verified)

I just called the EPA administrator's office: 202-564-4700
and the Deepwater Wildlife number: 866-557-1401
Greenpeace: 800-326-0959
Ken Salazar's (alleged) number 202-208-310/3181
as well as the Office of the President comment line: 202-456-1111 ( long wait for human being)
asked if they are aware of the credible first-person reports and what they are doing to assure protection of the turtles and other animals, as well as make sure the agencies appointed to collect the turtles can do their work without interference.
We need a ton of calls. Please call.



I'm afraid I feel your shame

 Sat, 07/03/2010 - 14:21 — Anonymous (not verified)

I'm afraid I feel your shame and disappointment...I saw the American Dream die in early 80's and am sad, but not surprised...to bad the best countries don't just let anyone move in and be a citizen or I'd have been gone long ago.