The population of Eastern North Pacific gray whales has dropped in the past four years from an estimated high of more than 26,000 to less than 18,000, alarming environmentalists but drawing no major concern from federal scientists who monitor the
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Four Japanese whaling vessels have set out on an expedition which will target a whale species environmentalists say is in danger of extinction. Full Story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/asia-pacific/newsid_2073000/2073462.stm
Blasting for the new Corrib gas pipeline commenced in Broadhaven Bay (candidate SAC) today. Notice was received last Thursday that blasting would commence today. The IWDG has previously expressed concern over the potential impacts of blasting on cetaceans
The Makah gray whale hunt that resumed three years ago still troubles me. The whale that died at the hands of Makah hunters had things to teach us. Full Story: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/editorialsopinion/134484262_makah30.html
Federal officials have created a temporary no-fishing zone east of Nantucket Island after 75 endangered North Atlantic right whales were sighted in the area. The no-fishing zone would begin Monday and last for 15 days, but could be extended, National Marine Fisheries Service spokesman George Liles said. “We know where they are, we know they
Japanese whalers left their home ports in eastern and southern Japan on Saturday for a three-month hunt in the northwest Pacific where they will kill endangered sei whales for the first time in a quarter of a century. Full Story: http://www.macon.com
A turtle stranded in Clonakilty Bay during the week. At first the animal was thought to be dead, however despite serious injuries to its head and flippers, it had survived its ordeal. The animal was removed to Dingle Oceanworld where it is now being rehab
The Victorian Parliament has just passed legislation for an impressive system of marine national parks but how effective will they be if seismic testing is still allowed?
Two allegations of whale harassment on the South Coast recently are being investigated by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.