Sea Shepherd in the Galapagos
Since 2000, Sea Shepherd has maintained a strong, positive presence in the Galapagos Islands. From patroling the Marine Reserve stopping illegal fishing activities, to busting shark finners, to educating the local youth, Sea Shepherd carries out its mission of promoting ocean conservation using a wide range of methods and actions.The Galapagos is our line in the sand. If humanity cannot protect such a unique and diverse ecosystem, we will not be able to protect any ecosystem. The Galapagos is a challenge and battlefield for the effort to halt human greed and destruction. These Enchanted Isles are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and this means all of us have a responsibility to help protect them from illegal exploitation.
| Necropsies planned for 2 pygmy sperm whales |
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| Sunday, 12 July 2009 09:46 | |||
The mother and calf were found Friday struggling in the mangrove stands off Kice Island, to the south of Marco Island. They were later euthanized at the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota. Officials say the mother whale was at least 10 feet long and weighed up to 1,500 pounds. The calf was about 6 feet long and weighed 150 pounds. The necropsies will be performed at a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission laboratory in St. Petersburg. Research Associate Denise Boyd said Saturday that pygmy whales are typically found in much deeper water. (From miamiherald.com, Marco Island, Florida) 
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Necropsies will be performed on a pair of pygmy sperm whales found stranded off Florida's southwest coast.
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