The rotting 30-tonne carcase of a sperm whale on the banks of the Firth of Forth is causing major problems for council officials. Full Story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/scotland/newsid_2090000/2090723.stm
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A sick, orphaned killer whale captured and treated by U.S. marine mammal experts is now healthy enough to return to her home in Canada, fisheries officials said on Tuesday. Full Story: http://www.thestate.com/mld/state/3588959.htm
A raft of new laws aimed at bolstering ship safety and cutting down pollution from ships and accidents at sea came into force, the United Nations’ maritime body said in a statement. Full Story: http://www.planetark.org/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/1669
A federal judge yesterday rejected activists’ call for a halt to Makah whaling until their lawsuit challenging the hunt is resolved, saying the plaintiffs’ case does not have a “substantial likelihood” of success. Full Story: http://groups.yah
The orphaned orca whale now swimming between West Seattle and Vashon Island may well die before its time. If that happens, some people would find it unfortunate, even sad, but all things considered, OK. Full Story: http://groups.yahoo.com/
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
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