Seemingly it would go without saying that we shouldn’t swim with dolphins in captivity because they are wild animals that need an ocean of space and don’t belong in tanks. But, for those who need more: Wild dolphins in captivity have been taken from their family and pods, a traumatic experience. This is still happening […]
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Plastic pellet pollution can end through coordinated efforts, report shows
The building blocks of almost all plastic items on the planet are little lentil-sized petrochemical-derived pellets, called nurdles, that are melted together and shaped to create larger plastic products. These nurdles are the raw material for making water bottles, automobile parts, food containers and countless other products we use in daily life. These pellets pose […]
Tell the USDA to Shut Down Miami Seaquarium Which Starved Dolphins for Entertainment
A shocking new report confirms that animal abuse and cruelty are everpresent at the Miami Seaquarium. According to the report, the dolphins at the facility were underfed and deprived of food to ensure they would perform for guests. They found that nine dolphins’ daily food rations were cut by 60 percent, and one dolphin lost […]
Dolphin Injured at SeaWorld Orlando After Being Attacked by Other Dolphins
A video went viral of a seemingly injured and bleeding dolphin at SeaWorld Orlando who was attacked by other dolphins. The video, posted on TikTok by user @the.man.child shows an injured dolphin lying on the side of their tank where they are forced to perform in shows. The user claims that the dolphin was attacked […]
Are Shark Attacks Increasing?
Sharks are one of the largest predatory animals in the ocean, and they have been dominating the oceans for millions of years. From time to time, we humans are attacked by these predators, but are these attacks increasing? Shark Attacks have been increasing slightly over the last two to three years. This is generally ascribed […]
Alaskan Snow Crab Season Canceled for the First Time in History Due to Over 1 Billion Crabs Mysteriously Missing
The Alaskan snow crab season has been canceled by officials as they investigate the disappearance of an estimated 1 billion crabs. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has canceled the winter snow crab season for the first time in state history in the Bering Sea due to their depleting numbers. Now, scientists are […]
Scientists Develop Technology to Reduce Whale-Ship Collisions
It wasn’t until very recently that scientists became aware of the soundscape of the ocean and how reliant animals are on it. Despite this, humans are contaminating this environment with more and more noise with things like sonar, seismic blasts, and ship engines. This has led to animals struggling to find food, communicate with each […]
Reports Reveal Rotten Fish, Emaciation, and Starvation in Marine Animals at Miami Seaquarium
Miami Seaquarium has a history of animal welfare violations, so it’s no surprise that a new PETA report reveals once again underfeeding, emaciation, and rotten fish at the abusement park. PETA reported that records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other government agencies, in addition to testimony from animal-care experts, have revealed shocking […]