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California Rejects Navy’s Deadly Sonar Program

March 21, 2013

(OCEANS) Following pleas from several animal activists and environmental groups including the Whale & Dolphin Watch team, the California Coastal Commission has voted to reject the U.S. Navy’s plan to increase their use of sonar and underwater explosives during training off the Southern California coast. Opposed by several environmental groups including the Natural Resources Defense Council and Greenpeace, the Navy’s plan was unanimously ruled against for lacking sufficient evidence that the threat to marine life would be negligible. While the Navy estimates that the proposed program would kill 130 marine mammals and cause hearing loss in 1,600 animals over a span of five years, the Natural Resources Defense Council believe these numbers are stark underestimates. Read on to learn more about this ongoing issue and take a moment to give thanks to the activists involved in this grand victory. — Global Animal

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California Sea Lions In “State Of Emergency”

March 19, 2013

(OCEANS) In the midst of a recent upheaval of stranded California sea lion pups in need of medical assistance, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, CA has declared their organization in a “state of emergency.” As the only non-profit organization in Orange County licensed to retrieve and care for marine mammals, the center is calling on the public’s help, while encouraging individuals to keep their distance from sea lion pups. Continue reading to learn how else you can help the Pacific Mammal Center and find out what steps to take if you spot a stranded marine mammal on shore. — Global Animal

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U.S. Navy Sonar Threatens Marine Life (VIDEO)

March 7, 2013

(OCEANS) Whale & Dolphin Watch is a grass roots organization committed to bringing awareness to the public of the U.S. Navy’s history of killing and harassing thousands of whales and dolphins through their underwater sonar and sound programs. They are fighting to “stop or call attention to those that kill and pollute until new technology is embraced and in a place to protect all sea life.” Read on to learn more about Activesonr signals negative impact on marine life and sign the petition to put an end to the U.S. Navy’s underwater sonar sound program and protect our Earth’s whales and dolphins. — 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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