Icelandic whalers were out hunting again yesterday, one day after their first catch in 14 years drew protests from environmentalist groups and prompted the United States to threaten sanctions.
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Icelandic whalers harpooned their first minke whale in 14 years Monday, the marine scientist in charge of the controversial hunt said. Full Story
Some 30 dead dolphins have washed on up on Mexico’s northwestern coast but the cause of their death is so far unknown, government environmental protection agency Profepa said.
On 12th Aug. 2-3 humpback whales were confirmed 8 miles south of Kilmore Quay, Wexford, while on the west coast on the same day, 2 miles north of Loop Hd, Clare, a pod of 3-4 humpbacks were also confirmed. It’s interesting that on the same day, more than one pod of humpback whales were using
Each watch was led by experienced IWDG personnel, who introduced participants to the field craft, required for whale watching, and explained how to identify and record cetaceans in Irish waters. At many sites, information packs were made available, while informal workshops were organized for children. Besides the obvious focus on Ireland’s marine mammal fauna, most
The first Icelandic whale hunt for 15 years is about to start, with vessels ready to set out on a six-week mission to kill 38 minke whales. Full Story
Scientists searching for a historic whale habitat off Iceland found only one North Atlantic right whale in the area, raising more questions about where a third of the world’s remaining rare marine mammals travel to feed and mate.
A group of pilot whales recently released back into the wild have split up and marine mammal experts who worked with the pod fear the youngest calf may not make it on his own. F
New Zealand today joined five South Pacific neighbours in agreeing to set up a taskforce aimed at boosting efforts to establish a whale sanctuary in the region.
Necropsy results implicate the U.S. Navy in the deaths of several marine mammals on the West Coast, some animal experts say. Full Story