Saturday 30 March 2013

Death of whale found at B.C. salmon farm remains a mystery - British Columbia - CBC News

Death of whale found at B.C. salmon farm remains a mystery - British Columbia - CBC News: "Fisheries officials investigating the death of a humpback whale discovered inside a fish farm are hoping to figure out whether the farm’s net played any role in the mammal’s death."

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Crackdown on anti-drilling protesters - Story - NZ News - 3 News

Crackdown on anti-drilling protesters - Story - NZ News - 3 News:

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What's Behind Spike in Gulf Coast Dolphin Attacks?

What's Behind Spike in Gulf Coast Dolphin Attacks?:

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Dam Guardians

Dam Guardians:

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Sick Sea Lion Pups Stranding on Southern California Beaches | San Diego 6 | Local News

Sick Sea Lion Pups Stranding on Southern California Beaches | San Diego 6 | Local News: "Sick Sea Lion Pups Stranding on Southern California Beaches"

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Wednesday 27 March 2013

Sunday 24 March 2013

10 Reasons Why Dolphins Are Undeniably Awesome : TreeHugger

10 Reasons Why Dolphins Are Undeniably Awesome : TreeHugger: "In case you haven't heard, dolphins are awesome. Sure, we come from different worlds and all, but our ocean-going mammalian counterparts possess many admirable qualities and characteristics that endear them to us like few other species on Earth."

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New species of crocodile newt identified in Vietnam

New species of crocodile newt identified in Vietnam:

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Poachers kill rare rhinos in India's northeast

Poachers kill rare rhinos in India's northeast:

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Seven pilot whales die in mass stranding on S.Africa beach

Seven pilot whales die in mass stranding on S.Africa beach:

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Swedes mystified by seal pup found in forest

Swedes mystified by seal pup found in forest:

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'Fattest' polar bears survive climate change - Telegraph

'Fattest' polar bears survive climate change - Telegraph:

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Overwhelming public support for tougher ocean rules - 20 Mar 2013 - News from BusinessGreen

Overwhelming public support for tougher ocean rules - 20 Mar 2013 - News from BusinessGreen:

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Polar bear hunting and migration 'hit by warming climate' | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Polar bear hunting and migration 'hit by warming climate' | Environment | guardian.co.uk:

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San Diego divers encounter variety of sharks on recent La Jolla dive (Photos) - San Diego scuba diving | Examiner.com

San Diego divers encounter variety of sharks on recent La Jolla dive (Photos) - San Diego scuba diving | Examiner.com:

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Op-Ed: OSHA obligated to ensure SeaWorld's work environment is safe

Op-Ed: OSHA obligated to ensure SeaWorld's work environment is safe:

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Fossil Found on Brazilian Beach Key to Blue Whale Survival | Environment News Service

Fossil Found on Brazilian Beach Key to Blue Whale Survival | Environment News Service: "The 1,800 year old fossil of a blue whale found on Sao Paulo’s southern coast may help prevent the extinction of the blue whales that remain today after a century of commercial whaling."

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The Marine Mammal Center : Leave Seals Be

The Marine Mammal Center : Leave Seals Be: "The Marine Mammal Center reminds coastal residents and visitors to "Leave Seals Be" and to call the 24-hour response hotline "

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Forecast for Cape seals: Lots of gray | CapeCodOnline.com

Forecast for Cape seals: Lots of gray | CapeCodOnline.com: "On a recent fishing trip around Monomoy Island, Orleans fisherman Bill Amaru and his crew counted 4,000 gray seals that had hauled out on the island's sandy beaches."

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6 Parallels Between The Circus & SeaWorld | Cetacean Inspiration

6 Parallels Between The Circus & SeaWorld | Cetacean Inspiration: "       These parallels will probably come as no surprise to many of you. However, many aspiring dolphin trainers do not realise that the animal training profession doesn’t just involve the “happy” image of Seaworld…but also the brutal realities of abused circus animals."

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Sandra Larriva: PHOTOS: Blue Whale Encounters in the Sea of Cortez

Sandra Larriva: PHOTOS: Blue Whale Encounters in the Sea of Cortez:

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Friday 22 March 2013

Videoed abuse of seals prompts nighttime closure of San Diego beach - CBS News

Videoed abuse of seals prompts nighttime closure of San Diego beach - CBS News:

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Baby Elephants Snatched from Wild Herds - Who’s Issuing the Permits? | IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare

Baby Elephants Snatched from Wild Herds - Who’s Issuing the Permits? | IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare:

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Great white sharks bite off far more than believed: new study - The Japan Times

Great white sharks bite off far more than believed: new study - The Japan Times:

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20 right whale calves born off our coast this winter | StAugustine.com

20 right whale calves born off our coast this winter | StAugustine.com: "What do the North Atlantic right whales and the winter “snowbirds” have in common this year?"

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Exhibit shows how whales' ancestors left land behind - Science

Exhibit shows how whales' ancestors left land behind - Science:

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Sperm Whales May Have Names | Wired Science | Wired.com

Sperm Whales May Have Names | Wired Science | Wired.com: "Subtle variations in sperm-whale calls suggest that individuals announce themselves with discrete personal identifier. To put it another way, they might have names."

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Decline in False Killer Whales’ Population | French Tribune

Decline in False Killer Whales’ Population | French Tribune:

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Wildlife Extra News - Scottish basking sharks to be tracked for a second year

Wildlife Extra News - Scottish basking sharks to be tracked for a second year:

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Wildlife Extra News - 2 Blue whales given satellite tags in the Antarctic

Wildlife Extra News - 2 Blue whales given satellite tags in the Antarctic:

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Wednesday 20 March 2013

Melting Sea Ice Keeps Hungry Polar Bears on Land | Global Warming & Animal Migration | LiveScience

Melting Sea Ice Keeps Hungry Polar Bears on Land | Global Warming & Animal Migration | LiveScience: "Polar bears, the iconic victims of climate change, are shifting their migration patterns because of changes in sea ice. The bears are arriving on land earlier and departing later, a new study found, and it's threatening their access to food."

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Cathy Kangas: Saving Wolves Through Social Media

Cathy Kangas: Saving Wolves Through Social Media:

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US, NZ call for giant Antarctic Marine Park

US, NZ call for giant Antarctic Marine Park: "US Secretary of State John Kerry called for establishing the world’s largest protected marine area in Antarctica and urged stronger global safeguards for oceans."

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Australian TV reporter rescues a stranded dolphin : TreeHugger

Australian TV reporter rescues a stranded dolphin : TreeHugger: "Australian TV reporter rescues a stranded dolphin"

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Sea Shepherd returns to port in victorious mood - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Sea Shepherd returns to port in victorious mood - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "Sea Shepherd returns to port in victorious mood"

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No arrest warrant for Sea Shepherd founder | The Australian

No arrest warrant for Sea Shepherd founder | The Australian:

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An unusual season without seals in the White Sea, day two | IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare

An unusual season without seals in the White Sea, day two | IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare:

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Monday 18 March 2013

Yellowstone wolf population declines by 25% | Animal Connection

Yellowstone wolf population declines by 25% | Animal Connection: "Yellowstone wolf population declines by 25%"

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Protecting livestock from wolf packs with nonlethal (and colorful) means | MinnPost

Protecting livestock from wolf packs with nonlethal (and colorful) means | MinnPost: "Protecting livestock from wolf packs with nonlethal (and colorful) means"

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Wolves in Chernobyl Dead Zone | Watch Documentary Online Free

Wolves in Chernobyl Dead Zone | Watch Documentary Online Free: "What happens to nature after a nuclear accident? And how does wildlife deal with the world it inherits after human inhabitants have fled?"

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OR-7 Faces Long Odds Finding Mate In This Area » News » OPB

OR-7 Faces Long Odds Finding Mate In This Area » News » OPB: "OR-7 Faces Long Odds Finding Mate In This Area"

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Great White Shark controversy exposes Illegal Government Acts & Public endangerment! - CNN iReport

Great White Shark controversy exposes Illegal Government Acts & Public endangerment! - CNN iReport: "Great White Shark controversy exposes Illegal Government Acts & Public endangerment!"

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Friday 15 March 2013

Once Spain's Pride, Horses Abandoned by Thousands - Recession leaves former status symbol for dead—literally

Once Spain's Pride, Horses Abandoned by Thousands - Recession leaves former status symbol for dead—literally:

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Half of Africa's Lions May Go Extinct in 40 Years : Discovery News

Half of Africa's Lions May Go Extinct in 40 Years : Discovery News: "Nearly half of all of Africa's lion populations could face extinction in the next 40 years if conservation measures aren't changed, according to a new study."

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Antarctic Treaty Seemingly Not for Whales’ Sake

Antarctic Treaty Seemingly Not for Whales’ Sake:

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Penguins In Antarctica At Serious Risk As Ice Melt Continues (VIDEO)

Penguins In Antarctica At Serious Risk As Ice Melt Continues (VIDEO):

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Nest-cam offers views of endangered California birds - latimes.com

Nest-cam offers views of endangered California birds - latimes.com: "Nest-cam offers views of endangered California birds"

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Maui divers meet even more humpback whales (video)

Maui divers meet even more humpback whales (video):

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Wanna See What Keeps Sharks Up at Night? Look in the Mirror

Wanna See What Keeps Sharks Up at Night? Look in the Mirror: "Marine explorer and shark expert Ryan Johnson has dedicated his career to raising awareness and protecting these threatened predators."

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Wanna See What Keeps Sharks Up at Night? Look in the Mirror

Wanna See What Keeps Sharks Up at Night? Look in the Mirror:

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Latin American Herald Tribune - Gray Whales Find Refuge on Mexico’s Coast

Latin American Herald Tribune - Gray Whales Find Refuge on Mexico’s Coast:

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BBC Nature - Whales filter feed with a tangled hair-like net

BBC Nature - Whales filter feed with a tangled hair-like net: "Filter-feeding whales' unique baleen structures tangle to trap food, experiments have revealed."

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Treasury prioritises bid to fight rhino poaching | The New Age Online

Treasury prioritises bid to fight rhino poaching | The New Age Online:

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Stranding not a family affair for whales › News in Science (ABC Science)

Stranding not a family affair for whales › News in Science (ABC Science):

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Gray whales return to Puget Sound | KING5.com Seattle

Gray whales return to Puget Sound | KING5.com Seattle:

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East Coast grey seal hunt cancelled for lack of interest | Georgia Straight

East Coast grey seal hunt cancelled for lack of interest | Georgia Straight: "East Coast grey seal hunt cancelled for lack of interest"

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Keith Taylor MEP » Blog Archive » Canada and Norway fighting in favour of cruelty

Keith Taylor MEP » Blog Archive » Canada and Norway fighting in favour of cruelty:

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Toxic turtles: Long-lasting chemicals could be harming sea turtles. — Environmental Health News

Toxic turtles: Long-lasting chemicals could be harming sea turtles. — Environmental Health News: "Toxic turtles: Long-lasting chemicals could be harming sea turtles."

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Historic Shark Decisions Survive Final Threat at CITES Plenary | Project AWARE

Historic Shark Decisions Survive Final Threat at CITES Plenary | Project AWARE: "Five commercially valuable shark species, manta rays & freshwater sawfish listed"

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Tuesday 12 March 2013

Op-Ed: IMATA conference is opportunity to condemn Taiji dolphin drives

Op-Ed: IMATA conference is opportunity to condemn Taiji dolphin drives: "IMATA conference is opportunity to condemn Taiji dolphin drives"

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Save Our Wild Salmon - Revealing new data shows killer whales' affinity for the Columbia River mouth

Save Our Wild Salmon - Revealing new data shows killer whales' affinity for the Columbia River mouth: "Revealing new data shows killer whales' winter affinity for the Columbia River mouth"

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Following the shoals of herring – with a pod of killer whales | Environment | The Guardian

Following the shoals of herring – with a pod of killer whales | Environment | The Guardian: "Following the shoals of herring – with a pod of killer whales"

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Dolphin down! World¿s only ¿military trained mammals¿ go awol as they desert Ukrainian Navy in search of a mate | Mail Online

Dolphin down! World¿s only ¿military trained mammals¿ go awol as they desert Ukrainian Navy in search of a mate | Mail Online:

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Groups slam aquarium for keeping whale shark - Taipei Times

Groups slam aquarium for keeping whale shark - Taipei Times: "The Environment and Animal Society of Taiwan (EAST) and several other environmental groups yesterday said that the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium kept whale sharks in small tanks that caused their health to deteriorate."

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Saturday 2 March 2013

Wolves Are Getting it From the Left and the Right | Exposing the Big Game

Wolves Are Getting it From the Left and the Right | Exposing the Big Game:

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Reitschen, Germany benefits from wolf tourism

Reitschen, Germany benefits from wolf tourism: "Not-so-big-bad wolves return to German village, as does tourism"

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Wolf management will include lethal removal, state officials say | The Wenatchee World

Wolf management will include lethal removal, state officials say | The Wenatchee World:

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New Study: Florida Is Global Hotspot for Reptiles at Risk of Extinction

New Study: Florida Is Global Hotspot for Reptiles at Risk of Extinction: "A recent study finds that Florida has one of the highest numbers of threatened reptiles in the world. The new report highlights the need to address the global reptile extinction crisis: One in five reptiles is facing extinction from threats like habitat loss, overharvest and climate change."

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Seals sleep with only half their brain at a time

Seals sleep with only half their brain at a time:

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Protesters oppose €100m fish farm - The Irish Times - Sat, Mar 02, 2013

Protesters oppose €100m fish farm - The Irish Times - Sat, Mar 02, 2013: "Up to 2,000 people have marched through Galway City in protest at plans by Bord Iascaigh Mhara to locate a €100 million fish farm on a 456 hectare site in the lee of the Aran Islands."

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Japanese whalers end hunt, says Sea Shepherd

Japanese whalers end hunt, says Sea Shepherd:

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Millions of Sharks Killed Each Year: New Study Reveals Dangers of Fishing : Nature & Environment : Science World Report

Millions of Sharks Killed Each Year: New Study Reveals Dangers of Fishing : Nature & Environment : Science World Report:

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Gray Whales Saved Off Baja California – News Watch

Gray Whales Saved Off Baja California – News Watch: "It’s gray whale migration season on the west coast of North America."

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Bluefin tuna farms fill demand as fishing ban restricts catches - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun

Bluefin tuna farms fill demand as fishing ban restricts catches - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun:

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Study contains good news for bluefin tuna - Outdoors - MiamiHerald.com

Study contains good news for bluefin tuna - Outdoors - MiamiHerald.com:

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Whale struck and killed by container ship headed for Port of Los Angeles - The Daily Breeze

Whale struck and killed by container ship headed for Port of Los Angeles - The Daily Breeze:

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Police seize two tigers, several deer from drug lab - Times LIVE

Police seize two tigers, several deer from drug lab - Times LIVE:

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BBC News - Shark kills number 100 million annually, research says

BBC News - Shark kills number 100 million annually, research says:

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