(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
(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
(ANIMAL WELFARE) After much speculation and controversy, a recent expose has finally confirmed the maltreatment and neglect of animals at Marineland in the Great Lakes. Eight former Marineland employees came forward, providing the sad details of animals’ physical suffering and poor living conditions at the amusement park. A surge of new protesters are expected to join an animal advocacy group in a demonstration outside Marineland this Saturday, where copies of the investigation will be handed out to people entering the park. Read on to learn more about the details of the investigation. — Global Animal
(TAKE ACTION) The infamous Shark Week on Discovery Channel has inspired a company to focus their attention on some of the most misunderstood animals on our planet. TOMS Shoes, known for their generosity in poverty-stricken areas, has launched a line dedicated to shark conservation. Proceeds made from every pair go to protecting sharks and their habitats. Alongside these efforts, TOMS has been conducting research excursions and discussions revolving around shark preservation. Read on for more about this limited edition fashion line and how else you can help these fascinating fish. — Global Animal
(OCEAN NEWS) CONNECTICUT — When Don MacKenzie saw a 17-pound lobster in a local Connecticut restaurant, he knew he had to have it. The lobster nicknamed Lucky Larry was estimated to be between 80 and 100 years old. Rather than eat Lucky Larry, MacKenzie thought that a lobster who has seen “World War I, World War II, the landing on the moon, and the Red Sox win a World Series,” deserves to live. Read on for more on how this good samaritan saved Lucky Larry from becoming a seafood dinner. — Global Animal
(OCEAN NEWS) MASSACHUSETTS — As summer begins, so does the chilling arrival of great white sharks off of the coast of Cape Cod. The state tagged seven sharks last year and released a statement recently warning that two of the sharks were nearby. Although officials are not closing any beaches or restricting swimming, they are warning not to swim near seals, the main reason sharks are attracted to the area. Read on for more. — Global Animal
(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
(ANIMAL NEWS) CANADA — People of British Colombia held a touching funeral for a young humpback whale that died after washing up on White Rock beach. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is now trying to track the owner of the fishing net that the endangered animal was tangled in. Although they believe that it was an accident, marine experts want to take all precautions to make sure whales are better protected in the future. — Global Animal
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