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An App To Avoid Whale Traffic (VIDEO)

April 16, 2012

(WHALE PROTECTION) 15 years of research has resulted in a new, free app that will enable mariners to detect endangered right whales in their path, before a deadly collision. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has collaborated with other agencies to develop this new whale-tracking technology, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), US Coast Guard, University of New Hampshire, and Gaia GPS. Since right whales are often fatally wounded by passing ships, availability of the IFAW Whale Alert App could prevent future accidental injuries. Read on for details about how IFAW is using iTunes to track and protect right whales. — Global Animal 

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The Mystery Behind Dolphin Deaths

April 11, 2012

(DOLPHIN SCIENCE) Over the past two years, different species of dolphins all over the world have died in mass numbers, and scientists have no idea why. The Gulf of Mexico, Cape Cod, Brazil and Peru have all reported hundreds of these marine mammals dying from disease, and from beaching themselves. Human interference, pollution, algae blooms, bacteria, oil, and fishing practices could all be culprits, although the evidence gathered so far leads scientists to no conclusive explanation. While populations of dolphins in one area are dying out, other areas studied containing the same species appear healthy, which is why researchers are unsure about what’s really going on in our oceans. Read on for the details about this dolphin crisis. — Global Animal 

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How Tide Pools Became Teaching Tools

April 8, 2012

(OCEANS) CALIFORNIA — Earth’s oceans provide not only resources, but travel, and recreation. An often overlooked part of the ocean’s ecology are shorelines and coasts, like the Southern coast of California. Laguna Beach, CA has an enormous variety of coastal habitats, including tons of tide pools. One organization, Laguna Ocean Foundation, has taken on the job of educating the public about tide pools, and why it’s so important to protect them. — Global Animal 

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Whale Rescued In Southern California, Now Dead? (VIDEO)

March 30, 2012

(ANIMAL RESCUE) Last weekend, a young gray whale named Bart finally swam free after rescuers spent seven hours disentangling him from a large fishing net. However, a similar gray whale was found dead in Long Beach Harbor on Tuesday afternoon. Found with black rope attached to the fluke and injuries at the base of the tale, wildlife authorities are investigating whether this gray whale could be Bart. Read on to learn more about this discovery and see the video below of Bart’s miraculous rescue. — Global Animal

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Gulf Oil Spill May Seriously Sicken Dolphins

March 30, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) LOUISIANA — Dolphins living in one of the worst areas affected by the BP oil spill are showing symptoms of serious illness. Barataria Bay off the coast of Louisiana houses dolphins whose ailments include low weight, low blood sugar, cancer, and an unusual low amount of stress hormones resembling cortisol. Read on to discover the lasting effects the Gulf oil spill has on dolphins. — Global Animal 

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World’s Smallest Dolphin Almost Extinct (VIDEO)

March 28, 2012

(DOLPHINS) NEW ZEALAND — The Maui’s dolphin, only found off the west coast of New Zealand, is rapidly approaching extinction. Fishing nets are to blame for leaving less than 55 of this rare species left in the wild. Officials are working to extend net bans to include the dolphin’s territory, but changes must be made fast. Read on to find out how to help save these beautiful animals, watch the video, and click our take action mouse! — Global Animal 

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Lara Croft Gets Sea Turtle Off The Hook (VIDEO)

March 27, 2012

(ANIMAL RESCUE) A 100-pound loggerhead turtle was released back into the ocean last week after veterinarian Lara Croft carefully dislodged a 4-inch-long fish hook from the sea turtle’s throat. Read on to learn more about this remarkable rescue and make sure to check out the fantastic photos and video of the surgical process. — Global Animal

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Switzerland Votes To End Dolphin Slave Trade

March 27, 2012

(SEA SHEPHERD) SWITZERLAND — With help from Sea Shepherd and the Swiss Cetacean Society (SCS), Liberal Green deputy, Isabelle Chevalley, successfully introduced a ban on importing dolphins into Switzerland. After presenting the Swiss parliament with a document drafted by Sea Shepherd and the SCS, Chevalley convinced the members of parliament to pass the ban with 112 votes for and 60 votes against. Read on for the details of the proposal, and how Sea Shepherd aided Chevalley to end the future business of captive dolphins in Switzerland. — Global Animal 

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