Facing Oblivion, Island Nation Makes Big Sacrifice

Damien1972 writes "Kiribati, a small nation consisting of 33 Pacific island atolls, is forecast to be among the first countries swamped by rising sea levels. Nevertheless, the country recently made an astounding commitment: it closed over 150,000 square miles of its territory to fishing, an activity that accounts for nearly half the government's tax revenue. What moved the tiny country to take this monumental action? President Anote Tong, says Kiribati is sending a message to the world: 'We need to make sacrifices to provide a future for our children and grandchildren.'"

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Re:They're gonna feel like...

[Anonymous Coward]

The claim about the island by India/Bangladesh was discussed here on /. recently and was shown to be total bunk.

Well, if that was established in a discussion on Slashdot then I don't think there's anything more to be said on the matter. Talk about citation overkill! There's a monk out back with a ladder.

Re:Accordians:hunting::the french:war

[Anonymous Coward]

Worse, by taking fish out of the water, you make the water level go down (see Archimedes' principle), counteracting rising sea levels.

A fishing ban will only make the sea rise faster.

Re:Never thought I'd hear that name again...

[oldhack]

I just knew something was fishy when they said they want more "tourists".