Wildlife officials in Florida are investigating the mysterious death of a bottlenose dolphin that was recovered on a beach with an apparent stab wound to the head. The mammal, which was found on Fort Myers beach in the south-west of the state on 24 March, is believed to have been killed deliberately, probably while it […]
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Killing of bottlenose dolphins in Western Australian trawl nets at ‘unsustainable’ levels, study warns
A study warns that bottlenose dolphins are being caught and killed at unsustainable numbers in trawl nets in Western Australia’s north. The discovery is based on an examination of the Pilbara trawl, which catches emperor, snapper, trevally, cod, and grouper for the Perth market. According to a report released last year by the federal environment […]
Support our initiative to remove shark nets which indiscriminately kill other marine life
Shark nets are contraptions designed to deter sharks from reaching beachgoers and keep swimmers safe in Australia. They do, however, kill marine life more than anything else. Thousands of protected animals such as dolphins, turtles, rays, and whales are ensnared and often killed by the terrible devices. The issue does not appear to be getting […]
Shark warning: Great Whites ‘more than likely’ swimming in UK waters – ‘They’re not pets’
GREAT WHITE sharks and other species of shark and fish could be lurking in UK waters due to the warmer temperatures being experienced across the country. According to a fisherman who runs boats off the Devonshire coast, it is “more than likely” that Great Whites could already be swimming in UK waters. Ashley Lane, a […]
Support the petition to demand Lolita the orca be transported to a sea sanctuary
A 4-year-old wild orca named Lolita was captured off the coast of Washington on August 8, 1970, and wrenched away from her family and ocean home. She was taken to Miami and placed in the world’s tiniest orca tank on September 14, 1970, almost a month after her kidnapping. Since then, Lolita has been held […]
Petition: Protect Atlantic Humpback Dolphins
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is currently reviewing a petition to list the Atlantic Humpback Dolphin as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act. Once a species is listed, it becomes eligible for “critical habitat designation.” Then, the federal government works to implement several types of protections. The Fish and Wildlife Service summarizes […]
Dolphins and whales are thriving in UK waters despite pressure from human activities
Wally the walrus was the star attraction as he toured the coasts of the UK, Ireland, France and Spain before later turning up in Iceland. But the seemingly happy wanderer was a striking example of how mammals’ routines are being disrupted, sometimes dramatically. And The Wildlife Trusts are warning that marine life is suffering from […]
Marineland Faces Charges Over Illegal Dolphin Shows
Marineland is facing potential charges after an investigation revealed that the theme park was using animals for entertainment without authorization. The park is now facing a fine of up to $200,000. The investigation started after it was suspected that Marineland had violated the Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act. Niagara Regional Police said, […]