Dozens of thieving sea lions in western Canada have spent the last few weeks gorging on fish after brazenly slipping into an industrial salmon farm – and ignoring all attempts to make them move on. Cermaq, the aquaculture giant with operations in Norway, Chile and Canada, says the wily predators were able to evade netting […]
Tag: Whale
The Story of Keiko, the First Captive Orca Returned to the Wild
Some critics say Keiko’s release back to the wild was a failure, but many experts disagree. We believe in seeing dolphins in the wild, where they belong, and not in captive environments where they’re unable to live natural lives. Do you remember the film Free Willy? It tells the story of a boy who befriends […]
Orca retires after 50 years of cruel exploitation at Miami Seaquarium
Lolita, the killer whale, will no longer have to perform for food after more than 50 years of exploitation at Miami Seaquarium. The 7,000-pound orca was seized in the Pacific Ocean in 1970 and transported to the amusement park, where it spent the rest of its life in harsh captivity and forced performances. The Miami-based […]
Humans pushing North Atlantic right whale to extinction faster than believed
Humans are killing the endangered North Atlantic right whale far faster than previously thought, and experts say the window to act is quickly closing. According to new modelling from the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium, only 356 of the whales remain in the world — a significant decline from the 409 logged last year. Of the remaining […]
Petition: Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises Face Unprecedented Risk of Extinction, Hundreds of Scientists Warn
More than 350 scientists and conservationists from 40 countries are calling for global action to protect whales, dolphins, and porpoises from extinction. In a letter, the global coalition of scientists and conservationists warn that more than half of all living cetacean species now have a concerning conservation status: 13 species are “Critically Endangered” or “Endangered,” […]
Boaters Getting Too Close to Watch Orcas is Becoming Common Occurrence
Orca experts and local residents in Pierce County south of Seattle are getting frustrated with videos that show local boaters getting too close to orcas. Some orcas are required to dive to avoid boats and many boaters are moving quickly to watch orcas. Residents captured video and some told local news stations about this all […]
TripAdvisor Will No Longer Sell Tickets to Dolphin or Whale Attractions
TripAdvisor has announced it will no longer sell tickets to major attractions that import or breed captive dolphins and whales for entertainment. This update will affect major attractions including SeaWorld. Animal activists consider this a win. TripAdvisor created an animal welfare policy in 2016 and this is its latest update. Both the company and Viator, […]
British Airways Ends Ties With SeaWorld!
SeaWorld, the notorious marine park, known for the inhumane and cruel captivity of whales and dolphins is losing business. Many companies are moving toward more ethical practices and realizing that SeaWorld is not a good place to be associated with if you want customers to think of your company as progressive and positive. Today, British […]