Read of the month - is your cat killing dolphins?

Our read of the month goes to Scientific American's "How Kitty is Killing the Dolphins", a great read on how our terrestrial animals and, gasp, your little buddy, may be killing dolphins, otters and other marine mammals through various pathogens transmitted through their waste. Definitely worth a read, the article begins recounting the horrific April 2004 sea otter pathogen outbreak. You can preview the article here, or grab a copy at the store, it's good for your brain anyhow.

By Charlie Plybon

As a founding member of the Newport, OR Chapter, Charlie has greatly advanced our mission through ocean conservation as the Oregon Policy Manager. He’s led a critical role in ocean protection through strategic engagement of our Oregon chapter network in policy initiatives, grassroots campaigns and community-based projects. With a BS in Marine Biology and as a member of the Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council, Charlie’s ties to the ocean reach far beyond the Surfrider Foundation. He enjoys surfing, fly-fishing and loves cheese biscuits.