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Sun Causes First Cases Of Fish Skin Cancer

August 2, 2012

(FISH NEWS) A new discovery shows that coral trout in the waters of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have developed skin cancer, similar to melanoma in humans. Scientists have related the symptoms to UV rays passing through the largest hole in the ozone. This finding is the first case of skin cancer in fish outside of laboratory tests, in the natural environment. Read on to find out how the depletion of ozone in the earth’s atmosphere is not only harmful to terrestrial beings, but animals in the oceans as well. — Global Animal

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Fishermen Willingly Limit Their Catch

July 3, 2012

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) ENGLAND — In an effort to help protect and preserve the ecosystem of Lyme Bay, fishermen have congregated and voluntarily signed an agreement to limit the amount of fishing done per year. These restrictions will be a big help in maintaining the nature and wildlife of the area, and improving conditions for animals. Read on to learn how fishermen and scientists are working together to protect the habitat. — Global Animal

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Maldives Announces World’s Largest Marine Reserve

June 21, 2012

(OCEAN NEWS) By the year 2017, the 1,192 islands of the Maldives will be a marine reserve. The plan was announced recently at the Rio+20 UN Conference of Sustainable Development, and will make the country the largest protected area of ocean life in the world. With increasing threats to marine life and environments, this positive step will hopefully highlight the importance of the ocean’s survival. Read on for more on the proposed plan. — Global Animal

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The Silent Scream Of Fish (VIDEO)

June 5, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) A new PETA ad compares fish suffering with human suffering by linking their silent screams to human screams. It should be no surprise that fish are intelligent and capable of feeling pain like most animals. Similarly, along with much of the animal kingdom, they are unable to voice their suffering. Watch the sad but enlightening video, and read on for how PETA is aiming to create compassion for these underwater animals. — Global Animal

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Dangerous Trend: Fish Pedicures

May 25, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) A new trend from Asia made its debut across countless spas in America and Great Britain in 2008. The unsightly process of a “fish pedicure” involves Garra Ruffa fish, also nicknamed “doctor fish,” who are starved in order for them to gnaw away at the dead skin on your feet. After 15 minutes this process is supposed to leave you with smooth baby skin, but instead some people found themselves left with a bacterial infection. — Global Animal

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Deadliest Catch For Bluefin Tuna

April 3, 2012

(ENDANGERED FISH) National Geographic’s new series documenting the hunt for bluefin tuna is raising concerns with conservationists. With overfishing as the main cause for their status as a threatened species, the new TV show glorifying bluefin fishermen on the hunt will most likely do more harm than good. Read more on the new series, and how National Geographic is responding to skeptics. — Global Animal

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Biggest Exporter Of Shark Fins Establishes Ban

March 28, 2012

(SHARK FINNING) BELGIUM — The European Union is supporting a complete ban on the practice of removing sharks’ fins. 75 million sharks die every year for the profit their fins fetch, and the EU has decided to stop the brutal practice of shark finning. The ban would force fishermen to dock with sharks that still have their fins attached. Read on for the details about how the EU is supporting shark populations. — Global Animal

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Toxic Water Deforms Fish

February 27, 2012

(POLLUTION) IDAHO — Brown trout collected by scientists near a mining zone in southern Idaho have been found with physical mutations, including two heads. The mining company, J.R. Simplot Company, claims to have tested the water and confirmed that the toxic pollutant present, selenium, met regulation amounts. Harmful to birds, fish, reptiles and humans, an investigation is now underway focusing on how much selenium is in the water, and what levels are acceptable. Read on to learn about the seriousness of selenium pollution. — Global Animal

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