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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Friday, 29 March 2013

Chimps, gorillas, other apes being lost to trade

Chimps, gorillas, other apes being lost to trade: "The multibillion-dollar trade in illegal wildlife — clandestine trafficking that has driven iconic creatures like the tiger to near-extinction — is also threatening the survival of great apes, a new U.N. report says."

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Cameroon elephant slaughter latest in string of killings - CNN.com

Cameroon elephant slaughter latest in string of killings - CNN.com: "Heavily armed poachers recently killed nearly 40 endangered forest elephants for their ivory in two national parks, officials in Cameroon said Tuesday, the latest in a string of slaughters of the animals in Central Africa."

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Thursday, 28 March 2013

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Villagers kill another 70 dolphins

Villagers kill another 70 dolphins: "MORE than 70 dolphins were reportedly killed by Fanalei villages, Malaita, last week.

Sources from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources revealed this to Solomon Star yesterday."

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Fenit RNLI and locals work together in bid to save stranded dolphin

Fenit RNLI and locals work together in bid to save stranded dolphin: "Volunteer lifeboat crew with Fenit RNLI and three local families worked together last night (Tuesday 26 March) to save the life of a stranded dolphin in the Kerry town."

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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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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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Bluefin may be on brink of collapse; Japan's appetite isn't - The Japan Times

Bluefin may be on brink of collapse; Japan's appetite isn't - The Japan Times: "It is the king of sushi, one of the most expensive fish in the world — and dwindling so rapidly that some fear it could vanish from restaurant menus within a generation."

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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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New research gives insight into beached whales - International News - Keep up with Newstalk ZB

New research gives insight into beached whales - International News - Keep up with Newstalk ZB: "Whales that beach themselves may not be doing so for family reasons as scientists had previously thought.

A theory behind the strandings says healthy whales are drawn into shallow water trying to support family members that are sick or disoriented."

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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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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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NOAA proposes plan to address environmental injuries from 2005 Gulf oil spill

NOAA proposes plan to address environmental injuries from 2005 Gulf oil spill: "NOAA today released a draft damage assessment and restoration plan addressing environmental injuries from the 2005 Tank Barge DBL 152 oil spill in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico."

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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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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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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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Thursday, 14 March 2013

BBC News - Landmark shark ban upheld at conservation meeting

BBC News - Landmark shark ban upheld at conservation meeting: "Three varieties of hammerhead will now be regulated under Cites for the first time, a move that campaigners say will help save the species"

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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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Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Thailand set to oppose protection of sharks and manta rays - The Nation

Thailand set to oppose protection of sharks and manta rays - The Nation: "While Thailand struggles to defend its trade in ivory and crocodile skin, the CITES meeting will bring proposals to protect seven species of sharks and manta rays."

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Marineland lawsuit accuses former trainer of plotting to steal walrus | Toronto Star

Marineland lawsuit accuses former trainer of plotting to steal walrus | Toronto Star: "Marineland has sued whistleblower Phil Demers for trespassing on the park’s property, claiming he also schemed to steal Smooshi the walrus."

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Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Super trawler cancels registration

Super trawler cancels registration: "SEAFISH Tasmania, the operator of the controversial super trawler Abel Tasman has surrendered the ship's Australian registration, the ABC has reported."

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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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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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