The Canadian government this week said it would consider scrapping a 15-year-old ban on hunting some young seals, an idea which would undoubtedly raise the ire of environmentalists around the world.
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DOLPHIN meat has been found on two Indonesian vessels accused of illegal fishing in Australian waters.
On Oct. 12, the staff and volunteers of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium’s Dolphin and Whale Hospital were saddened by the death of Ami, an orphaned pygmy sperm whale calf that had been in their care for more than 21 months. During that time, staff and volunteers watched over her 24 hours a day. That
An environmental group hoping to strengthen protections for rare right whales has asked the federal government to expand the whale breeding and living areas that are shielded by the Endangered Species Act. Full Story: http://www.capecodonline.com/cct
Story: www.boston.com The National Marine Fisheries Service is considering expanding the boundaries for major breeding grounds and habitat areas for right whales off the coast of New England. The Ocean Conservancy, an environmental group, petitioned for the potential change, which would merge the two critical habitats of Cape Cod Bay and Great South Channel and
On Sun 17th November Irish Whale & Dolphin Group observers watched with ease about 5-7 fin whales blowing within 4-5 miles of the Old Head of Kinsale. With scopes the fin whales could be seen feeding on the surface, on occasions they appeared to be porp
The Maui County Council voted unanimously on Friday to ban the exhibit of captive whales and dolphins. Full Story: http://ens-news.com/ens/nov2002/2002-11-18-09.asp#anchor5
Three new baby orcas have been confirmed this year in Puget Sound and it’s hard to say who’s happier, the whales or the humans who keep tabs on them. Full
Southern right whales are making a comeback, giving ecologists a rare piece of good marine news as fish stocks shrink and oil spills foul fragile coasts. Full Story: http://www.enn.com/news/wire-stories/2002/11/11202002/reu_48985.asp
Over a period of about eight weeks, three ships pulled into Northwest ports with a fin whale draped over the bulbous bow, a fuel-conserving device projecting into the ship’s path just below the waterline.