The Vancouver Aquarium will no longer keep whales and dolphins in captivity. CEO John Nightingale told Canada’s CBC News that the continuing public debate on whether whales and dolphins belong in concrete tanks is hindering its wider mission.
January, 2018
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18 January
Taiwanese white dolphin at risk of extinction
With a current population estimate of fewer than 75 individuals, it is overwhelmingly clear that they are at risk of extinction.
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18 January
Two different pods of dolphins brutally slaughtered in Taiji, Japan
It was an extremely traumatic day for dolphins in Taiji today. Two species – two families – were harassed and massacred. Firstly, a pod of Striped dolphins, including a calf. A few hours later, small pod of Risso’s dolphin.
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18 January
North Atlantic right whales return to Cape Cod Bay
North Atlantic right whales, endangered to the point that researchers fear they could be functionally extinct within a quarter century, have returned to Cape Cod Bay.
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17 January
Mining exploration set for region home to endangered river dolphins
Australian mining firm Medusa Mining has announced plans to begin exploration for gold, copper and oil in Kratie province’s Prek Kampi commune, about 35 kilometres west of a stretch of the Mekong River that is home to endangered river dolphins.
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16 January
The Cove turns to blood as 24 striped dolphins slaughtered
A pod of 24 Striped dolphins were slaughtered for their meat this morning. After an extremely long drive, everything happened very quickly once they were netted in the Cove.
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15 January
Ottawa drops vessel speed limit requirement meant to protect endangered right whales
The federal government has lifted the mandatory speed limit for large vessels going through the Gulf of St. Lawrence, saying there have been no recent sightings of the endangered North Atlantic right whales the slowdown in marine traffic was intended to protect.
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15 January
Ayeyarwady dolphin dies from head injury
An Ayeyarwady dolphin, an endangered species, died from a head injury last Wednesday near Aung Chan Thar village in Katha township, Sagaing Region.
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14 January
Four dead seal pups found on beach – and humans could be to blame
Four dead seal pups have been found on a beach in Norfolk and it’s feared interference by humans or dogs could be to blame.
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13 January
Seventh right whale necropsied died from fishing gear
The seventh dead North Atlantic right whale to undergo a necropsy in the Gulf of St. Lawrence last summer died after being entangled in fishing gear, according to newly updated results.
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12 January
Man-made noise pollution killing whales along Maharashtra coast, reveals study
The study found that noise can harm whales depending on their proximity to the source, such as ships, seismic survey air guns and sonar.
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12 January
10 Risso’s dolphin slaughtered in the Cove, another 6 selected for captivity: Taiji
A family of Risso’s dolphins was destroyed in the Cove today.