The global trade in marine aquarium fish relies heavily on fish sourced directly from wild populations, with many consumers unaware of the practice due to murky supply chains. New research has revealed the scale of the issue, finding most marine aquarium fish sold online in the US were wild-caught, mainly from the western Pacific and […]
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Harmful Algae Bloom in California Is Poisoning Sea Lions and Dolphins
A dangerous harmful algal bloom is wreaking havoc along Southern California‘s coastline, poisoning marine animals and alarming environmental experts. According to The Weather Channel’s Jan Wesner Childs, at least 140 sea lions have been rescued since February 20, and sick dolphins and birds are also being found on the beaches. This marks the fourth year […]
With Fewer Than 10 of These Animals Left, Can the Species Be Saved?
Swimming off the coast of Mexico in the Gulf of California live the few remaining vaquitas on earth. This endangered cetacean is not only the smallest porpoise species, but the most rare. Where there were once thousands of vaquitas swimming in the sea, today there may only be about 10 individuals remaining. The vaquita wasn’t […]
Belgium Bans Dolphinariums, Marks Major Victory for Animal Rights
Belgium has become the seventh country globally and the fourth in Europe to permanently ban dolphinariums, marking a significant step forward for Animal rights advocates. This decision follows decades of persistent efforts by GAIA, an organization dedicated to ending the captivity of dolphins and other marine animals. Flanders, the final Belgian region to allow dolphinariums, […]
‘Old’ animals offer wisdom and stability, need protection: Study
In many animal societies, elderly individuals are critical contributors to their species’ survival, a new study has found. That’s why wildlife conservation must account for older animals, researchers say. Keller Kopf, lead author and ecologist at Charles Darwin University, Australia, told Mongabay he wanted to counter the idea that “getting old is always a bad […]
What Can You Do for Wildlife?
We coexist on the planet with 8.7 million other living species. Hence, it is our duty to secure our future generations. They can guarantee that our offspring will experience the same wonders we did. The increasing human population is causing a strain on wildlife. Multiple wildlife habitats are being encroached upon to fill the demand […]
How Plastic Affects Animals and Harms Them
Since the advent of plastic in the early 20th century, its production has surged tremendously, leading to a staggering accumulation of waste. By 2019, the world had produced around 460 million metric tons of plastic, contributing to approximately 7 billion metric tons of waste over time; tragically, a large portion of this waste ends up […]
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 […]