GlobalAnimal.org’s OCEAN section dives into ocean conservation, including activism to save whales, dolphins, turtles, and bluefin tuna. Find news about Sea Shepherd and efforts to stop the Taiji dolphin slaughter.
UNITED KINGDOM – A group of thirty-three pilot whales died on the coast of Scotland, possibly due to naval sonar activity. This is yet another clash between human activity and animals where the animals, as majestic and powerful as they are, are no match for human technology run amok.
MEXICO – While we have sunscreen and clothing to protect us from the sun, whales basking in the sunlight have nothing to shield them from harsh UV rays. As the earth’s ozone layer depletes, UV rays are only getting more powerful. Scientists worked on deodorant for birds, now do they have to move on to sunscreen for cetaceans?
Nov. 13, 2010 URUGUAY- Nipper the baby dolphin rescued 12 days ago, died at dawn this morning of complications from hypothermia and respiratory failure, according to Richard Tesore, who had been caring for the infant river dolphin at the SOS Rescate Fauna Marina in Uruguay.
(VIDEO) Adelaide Zoo’s brave little newborn sea lion pup, who had a rocky start after being rejected by her mom, has died.
Nov. 12, 2010 URUGUAY – Nipper is suffering from hypothermia, which is worrisome as it may aggravate the rescued baby dolphin’s respiratory infection. Cold weather has caused the water temperature in the pool to drop. The team, which is working around the clock, have heated the pool water and are warming the surrounding environment.
Nov. 10, 2010 URUGUAY- (PHOTOS) The injured baby dolphin who’s captured the world’s compassion is recovering under 24-hour care. Here’s the update on Nipper, the boys who saved him, and the penguin who’s sticking around!
The iconic narwhal isn’t just cool for its unicorn-like horn. Researchers are using narwhals to measure ocean climate change by simply attaching satellite-readable thermometer tags to the whales and letting them do what they do best: swim. If only that horn had a built in thermometer already!
These tropical fish don’t leave their babies to fend for themselves. Instead they act more like mammal parents by feeding the small fry, and weening the big fry. Even humans might learn something from the way these fish parents share the responsibilities.
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