About Candice Chandler

Candice is a student at Golden West Community College currently majoring in Journalism. Always an avid ocean conservationist, Candice has an extensive background in anything dealing with the sea, from surfing to scuba diving.

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Life Of Crime Not Fit For A Pit

April 18, 2012

(TOUCHING TALE) OREGON — A homeless man robbing people with a pit bull has forever lost his canine accomplice. Scooter, a four-year old pit bull, accompanied the man who used her as a weapon to intimidate innocent victims he robbed. When the man was finally apprehended, his dog’s fate remained unknown. With an unexpected rehabilitation, Scooter was given a second chance at a life free of crime. She now lives with a new guardian, and is even a trained therapist for people. Read on for this pit bull’s lucky change of career. — Global Animal

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An App To Avoid Whale Traffic (VIDEO)

April 16, 2012

(WHALE PROTECTION) 15 years of research has resulted in a new, free app that will enable mariners to detect endangered right whales in their path, before a deadly collision. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has collaborated with other agencies to develop this new whale-tracking technology, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), US Coast Guard, University of New Hampshire, and Gaia GPS. Since right whales are often fatally wounded by passing ships, availability of the IFAW Whale Alert App could prevent future accidental injuries. Read on for details about how IFAW is using iTunes to track and protect right whales. — Global Animal 

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300 Dogs Rescued From Kalamazoo Puppy Mill

April 11, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) MICHIGAN — Over 300 animals were recently seized from a couple running a breeding facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The animals, which include dogs, cats, and two birds, were living in deplorable and unsanitary conditions in a location only fit for 36 animals. Covered in urine and feces, the animals have been removed and are now being taken care of at Allegan County Animal Shelter. With so many animals suddenly in need of medical care, the shelter is asking anyone in the local area to show support by volunteering or donating. Read on for the details of the seizure and how to support the shelter. — Global Animal

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The Mystery Behind Dolphin Deaths

April 11, 2012

(DOLPHIN SCIENCE) Over the past two years, different species of dolphins all over the world have died in mass numbers, and scientists have no idea why. The Gulf of Mexico, Cape Cod, Brazil and Peru have all reported hundreds of these marine mammals dying from disease, and from beaching themselves. Human interference, pollution, algae blooms, bacteria, oil, and fishing practices could all be culprits, although the evidence gathered so far leads scientists to no conclusive explanation. While populations of dolphins in one area are dying out, other areas studied containing the same species appear healthy, which is why researchers are unsure about what’s really going on in our oceans. Read on for the details about this dolphin crisis. — Global Animal 

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The Blues Of An Endangered Butterfly

April 10, 2012

(ENDANGERED SPECIES) FLORIDA — Federal officials announced a new addition to the Endangered Species List on April 6. The Miami blue butterfly spends its life in just one given area, and has struggled to survive since the 1970′s. Due to coastal development, mosquito spray, and natural storms, existence of these blue-hued insects seemed impossible. After being re-discovered, their populations hovered near zero. Read on for the details about this extremely rare butterfly, and to get the full details on their new protection. — Global Animal

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How Tide Pools Became Teaching Tools

April 8, 2012

(OCEANS) CALIFORNIA — Earth’s oceans provide not only resources, but travel, and recreation. An often overlooked part of the ocean’s ecology are shorelines and coasts, like the Southern coast of California. Laguna Beach, CA has an enormous variety of coastal habitats, including tons of tide pools. One organization, Laguna Ocean Foundation, has taken on the job of educating the public about tide pools, and why it’s so important to protect them. — Global Animal 

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Deadly Bat Fungus Invades West

April 4, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) A disease that has killed millions of bats is now spreading across the United States. White nose syndrome, a disease only found in bats, is moving west and has now infected Missouri. Bats are an ecologically important species for pest control, and a huge loss in their population could affect farmer’s crops to the tune of $22 billion. Read on for the details on how a fungus has dramatically diminished bat populations. — Global Animal 

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Hiking Tips For You And Your Dog

April 4, 2012

(LIFE WITH PETS) OREGON — Former wilderness ranger Ceiridwen Terrill has trekked through the woods for pleasure and for work, and she’s always done it with her two shepherd mixes by her side. In a recent interview, Terrill talks about safety, guidelines, and supplies while hiking with four-legged friends. Although Terrill’s two shepherds have been hiking for years, she outlines the most important tips to protect yourself and your dog from anything and everything the wild offers. Read on to get all the facts from Terrill and to learn about a few hiking areas that are dog-friendly. — Global Animal 

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