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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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Dolphins Murdered In The Gulf

September 27, 2012

(DOLPHINS) FLORIDA — A bottle nosed dolphin was found dead over the weekend on Elmer Islands Wildlife rescue in Louisiana,  with a bullet hole behind his blowhole. The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are offering a 1,500 thousand dollar reward for information that can lead to the conviction of the killer. Read on for more about this horrific story. — Global Animal 

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Humpback whales in Monterey act as defenders of the ocean. Photo Credit: guardian.co.uk

Central California Has Seismic Concerns

September 12, 2012

(OCEANS/TAKE ACTION) CALIFORNIA — Animal advocates are deeply concerned for California’s central coast marine life in response to PG&E’s decision to start seismic mapping this November. The Seismic Imaging Project entails blasting 18 underwater cannons every 15-20 seconds, 24 hours a day for 33 days. The blasts send shock-waves into the earths crust which will supply data to create 3-D images of multiple earthquake faults near Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. The project will test whether further precautions are necessary to prevent a nuclear meltdown in the event of an earthquake, not unlike the 2011 nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan. — Global Animal

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26 Whales Stranded In Scotland (VIDEO)

September 5, 2012

(WHALES)— A pod of 26 pilot whales stranded themselves off the east coast of Scotland between Anstruther and Pittenween on Saturday, September 1. In stranding situations, rescuers only have twelve hours to get the whales back into deep water before their internal organs begin to fail. Reacting swiftly, the Fife Coastguard, Fire Brigade, British Drivers Marine Life Rescue team, and other local volunteers were able to rescue ten whales. Reasons as to why these highly intelligent, social animals swim into shallow waters and strand themselves is unclear. – Global Animal

 

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Pod Of 22 Pilot Whales Beached In Florida

September 3, 2012

(WHALES) FLORIDA —  A pod of 22 pilot whales beached themselves at Florida’s Avalon Beach State Park on Saturday. Local volunteers and wildlife officials mobilized to save the marine mammals, but unfortunately only five survived. While the cause of the stranding is unknown, the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is currently caring for the young survivors who will hopefully be moved to SeaWorld Orlando for their long-term care and eventual release back into the oceans. Read on for more on this latest beaching and the incredible effort made by volunteers to keep these amazing animals comfortable in their last moments. — Global Animal

 

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Hundreds Join In Marineland Protest

August 19, 2012

(MARINE PARKS/ANIMAL WELFARE)—After the poor conditions of animals at Marineland were recently revealed by former employees, outraged animal lovers decided to stage a huge protest. The demonstration took place on Saturday and hundreds of people fought to end breeding programs and move the remaining animals to sanctuaries. Now the Niagara Falls Humane Society will inspect the park to see if animal mistreatment is indeed taking place. Read on to find out what Marineland has to say in response.—Global Animal

 

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