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Dolphin Asks Divers For Help (VIDEO)

January 29, 2013

(OCEANS) A bottlenose dolphin recently found himself stuck with a hook and a fishing line in his pectoral fin. Fortunately, the clever mammal knew how to ask for help. The dolphin continued swimming around a group of divers who were on a night swim off Kona on January 11, until they took notice of his condition and helped him. The divers were watching manta rays feeding on plankton when the dolphin started circling around them. Read on to learn more about the amazing story and watch the video of the dolphin rescue. — Global Animal

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Shark Fin Shops Try To Hide Their Trade

January 8, 2013

(ANIMAL NEWS) Shark fin traders have taken to the rooftops of Hong Kong to sun dry their product in an effort to avoid the opinions of the uneasy street public below, according to new photos taken by environmental campaigner Gary Stokes. But is the public scrutiny of tourists and locals the real reason these traders have made the move from the street to the roof? Despite the disbelief of the president of the Hong Kong Sharks Fin Trade Merchants Association, Stokes believes this to be true, as Hong Kong citizens have shown a decrease in their approval of this delicacy. Each year, around 75 million sharks are killed solely for their fins. Read more about this inhumane act and give us your opinion on why these traders have chosen to retreat to the rooftops in the comment section below. — Global Animal

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Are Jellyfish Taking Over The Oceans?

January 2, 2013

(OCEANS) Despite popular belief that these gelatinous sea creatures are taking over the world’s oceans, new studies suggests that there is in fact a 20-year cycle which directly correlates to the abundance of jellyfish in various parts of the world. According to researchers from the Global Jellyfish Group, this current rise in the cycle may have created the perception of a global swell in jellyfish. In fact, multidecadal cycles are common in nature, whether in growth patterns and populations in organisms or physical circumstances such as the oxygen concentration of the oceans. Read more about the recent study pertaining to the rise-and-fall cycle of these populous sea organisms. — Global Animal

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Marineland: A Graveyard?

December 30, 2012

(MARINE PARKS) Ontario’s Environment Ministry is investigating four mass animal graves at the notorious theme park, Marineland, after a newspaper expose confirmed suspected cases of animal abuse and neglect. According to a former park employee, the potentially illegal graves contain the bodies of over 1,000 orcas, dolphins, seals, walruses, bears, bison, deer, and other animals. Read on to learn more about Marineland’s fishy history and voice your objections regarding the lack of captive-animal protection laws. — Global Animal

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Amazing Animal Discoveries In 2012

December 19, 2012

(ANIMAL DISCOVERY) The year 2012 witnessed its fair share of bizarre and strange animal discoveries. Check out a recap of ten unusual creatures that will blow your mind. — Global Animal

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Navy Lays Off Dolphins, Replaces With Robots

December 5, 2012

(DOLPHINS) SAN DIEGO — Since 1960, the U.S. Navy has been training bottle-nosed dolphins for mine detection.  In an effort to keep our ports safe, dolphins are taught to locate underwater mines so humans can retrieve them.  The mammals have been deployed in the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, as well as the Iraq War. However, it looks as though these dolphins may soon enjoy early retirements. With advancements in technology, the Navy plans to gradually phase out these dolphins and, for the next five years, replace them with 12-foot torpedo-shaped robots, or sea drones—unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). Read on to learn more about the government’s decision. — Global Animal

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EU Ends Shark Finning With Milestone Vote

November 28, 2012

(SHARK FIN) The cruel act of shark finning will no longer be tolerated in Europe, as the EU parliament officially banned the practice last week. With parliamentary approval, the measure will now hold strong and be enforced,  aiding in shark protection and preservation. Ocean conservationist groups around the world applaud the European efforts and hope other nations will follow suit. Read on to learn more about this favorable plan. — Global Animal

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BP Pleads Guilty To Slaughter & Deceit

November 19, 2012

(ENVIRONMENT) NEW ORLEANS — Last Thursday, British Petroleum (BP) plead guilty to numerous criminal charges associated with the 2010 disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Over the next five years, more than half of the 4.5 billion charged to BP in the settlement will go to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), an independent non-profit conservation group. NFWF plans to direct the funds for environmental restoration, preservation, and conservation efforts throughout the Gulf region. Although no amount of money can rectify the oil spill’s devastating environmental and wildlife destruction, this steep find shows that the Department of Justice is at least conscious of the gravity of the situation. Read on to learn more about the settlement surrounding the deaths of 11 workers and the spill of 206 million gallons of crude oil. — Global Animal

 

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