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Future protection of the oceans could lie in the past
CNN International In the seventeenth century the waters around south west England were home to blue whales, as well as large numbers of porpoise, dolphins, and blue and thresher sharks. Around the world the inshore regions of our seas are estimated to have on average … |
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"Good Riddance" to Retiring Supreme Court Justice Souter
Opposing Views, CA What I read next caused my heart to sink: “He asked the cashier at the corner market if the can of tuna he'd just bought was 'dolphin safe.'” As an ex-Coast Guardsman, I had helped enforce federal laws against the killing of whales and dolphins. … |
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Why do they strand themselves?
Independent Online, South Africa About 80 whales stranded along Hamelin Bay on Western Australia's southern coast in March. In his book Whales and Dolphins of the Southern African Subregion, expert Peter Best says there are several ingenious hypotheses explaining mass strandings. … |
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TV Best Bets
News-Leader.com, MO And here is an army of dolphins — as many as 5000, joining in a beautifully choreographed team effort. The dolphins herd the sardines into giant bait balls and then feast. Leaping in at the same time are birds, sharks, whales and more. … |
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Dozens of whales beach on South African shore
The Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Scientists decided to kill more than 30 beached whales that resisted frantic efforts to push them back out to sea near South Africa's storm-lashed southern tip, media reported Saturday. Nan Rice, head of the Dolphin … Fifty-five whales stranded on S.African beach Reuters Beached whales drama in S Africa BBC News Scientists to euthanase whales Independent Online The Associated Press - BBC News all 234 news articles |
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Dolphins put on show for sailor off North East coast
Journal Live, UK “There are three types of dolphin which can be seen in this part of the world, including the harbour porpoise, the common bottlenose and Risso's dolphin. You also get pilot whales around here too. “I think the reason there are more dolphin sightings … |
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Sick whale in Broadwater
Gold Coast News - goldcoast.com.au, Australia At least 200 residents have flocked to the Spit after hearing of the whale's predicament, hoping to spot the creature. One witness, 15-year-old Kody O'Hea said he had never seen anything like it before. "I've seen dolphins in the Broadwater before but … |
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Whales and Dolphins "Seas" the Day at North Carolina Aquarium at …
Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News, OH By Julie Powers Atlantic Beach, NC - Whales and dolphins “seas” the day as the Aquarium joins in the global celebration of World Oceans Day, June 8. Enjoy videos, crafts and other activities centered on marine mammals. A 40-foot inflatable humpback … |
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Whale presentations upcoming
Queen Charlotte Islands Observer, Canada Submitted article–Wild Whales: Have you seen any lately? Find out why the BC Cetacean Sightings Network wants to know! Join Vancouver Aquarium research assistant Caitlin Birdsall as she dives into the world of wild whales, dolphins, porpoises and sea … |
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Dolphin's death concludes Mote's 38-year study of its life
Naples Daily News, FL These dolphins and other marine mammals recovered by Mote are valuable sources of knowledge even after death - their bones join a collection of more than 600 skeletons from 20 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises in Mote's Ruth DeLynn Cetacean … |