Marineland’s beluga whales on the move to U.S., Spain facilities

Thirty beluga whales left to rot at closed theme park given fresh hope after two years

Thirty whales kept at a now-closed theme park are in line for relocation to new homes in America and Spain, but the move will only go ahead if they clear checks

Thirty belugas left to rot in theme park abandoned for two years get lifeline

A group of 30 whales stranded at a shuttered theme park is set to be transferred to new homes in the US and Spain after being offered a new lease of life, subject to passing veterinary checks

16 pilot whales die after stranding on Nova Scotia’s remote Sable Island

The Marine Animal Response Society in Nova Scotia says it's looking into the stranding of 16 pilot whales on Sable Island.

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips

Humpback whales are increasingly spotted off Rio de Janeiro as their population recovers from past commercial whaling.

U.S. approves ’emergency rescue’ plan to import Marineland’s whales and dolphins

TORONTO — U.S. authorities have approved an “emergency rescue” operation to import Canada’s last captive whales and dolphins, a consortium of marine parks said Wednesday. The shuttered Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction is up for sale and the park has said it is running out of money to care for its complement of 30 belugas [] The post U.S. approves ’emergency rescue’ plan to import Marineland’s whales and dolphins appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Ban breeding and entertainment as condition to ship Marineland whales to U.S., animal rights group urges

Canadian government permits allowing most of the 30 beluga whales at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., to be shipped to U.S. aquariums should come with the condition that the whales aren't to be bred, a national animal law advocacy organization is urging.

Chainlink Whales Shift Millions in LINK to Binance Prior to TradFi Pangea Disclosure

Chainlink Whales Shift Millions in LINK to Binance Prior to TradFi Pangea Disclosure: a fresh look at Chainlink whale transfers Binance, market context, ke

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fuelling demand for whale-watching trips

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fuelling demand for whale-watching trips

‘Incentivize democracy’ at the cost of security? Inside Bonk’s $20M exploit

Will whales continue accumulating the memecoin despite the governance exploit?

Scientists track Istanbul's resident dolphins for 30 years

Scientists have been monitoring dolphins in the Bosporus and the Marmara Sea for nearly 30 years, using the marine mammals as indicators of ecosystem health while tracking how envi...

Dolphins seen carrying dead calves off Jeju raise concern

Two Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins were seen carrying dead calves off Jeju Island this week, a rare sighting that has raised concern among environmental activists over the survival of young dolphins in the area. According to Oh Seung-mok, director of Docu Jeju, the dolphins were spotted off the northeastern coast of Jeju at around 3 p.m. Wednesday, with several other dolphins swimming nearby. The dead calves, carried on the snouts of what appeared to be their parents, showed different levels o

Dolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientists

In one area 76 of fishing boats were followed, with baby dolphins learning the technique from their parentsBottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic are increasingly following trawlers to scavenge for food, with baby dolphins learning the technique from their parents, a study has found.“These days the easiest way to find [bottlenose dolphins] is to look for trawlers,” said Giovanni Bearzi, a co-author of the study and the president of Dolphin Biology and Conservation in Italy. “Many of them are followed by the dolphins that go to forage and scavenge in their wake. Continue reading...

‘Scavenger’ dolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientists

In one area 76 of fishing boats were followed, with baby dolphins learning the technique from their parentsBottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic are increasingly following trawlers to scavenge for food, with baby dolphins learning the technique from their parents, a study has found.“These days the easiest way to find [bottlenose dolphins] is to look for trawlers,” said Giovanni Bearzi, a co-author of the study and the president of Dolphin Biology and Conservation in Italy. “Many of them are followed by the dolphins that go to forage and scavenge in their wake. Continue reading...

Close whale encounter beside an Albany fishing boat captured by Bryn Westerberg shows a feeding frenzy

A close encounter between a whale and an Albany fishing boat has gone viral after dramatic footage captured the marine mammal surfacing alongside the vessel to feed on sardines.

US builds naval presence in Asia-Pacific region to deter China — State Department

According to Assistant Secretary of the United States for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre, two US Coast Guard patrol ships were sent to the Subic Bay military base in the Philippines

Is the Trump administration on the verge of further endangering North Atlantic right whales?

Experts say maritime slow zones protect the whales, but a major rollback of these rules could be on the horizon. The post Is the Trump administration on the verge of further endangering North Atlantic right whales? appeared first on Boston.com.

Kolter Expands Miami Beach Assemblage for Condo Dev With BH Group

Kolter Group and BH Group have expanded their oceanfront assemblage in Miami Beach’s North Beach neighborhood, where they plan to build a 17-story luxury condo development. In one transaction, Kolter Group bought 10 condo units within the Port Royale Condo at 6969 Collins Avenue for about 3.8 million, property records show. The 14-story structure, built []

WATCH: Anger as jet ski rider chases and harasses dolphins off popular Costa Blanca resort

A VIDEO of a jet ski rider chasing and harassing dolphins off the coast of Torrevieja has sparked outrage. The waters of the Costa Blanca boast rich marine life including

From Tortoises To Bears: How A Free July Workshop Aims To Protect Bay County’s Native Species

BAY COUNTY, Fla. – Local officials looking for ways to protect regional wildlife have a new resource next month. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is bringing a regional conservation workshop to Bay County on Wednesday, July 22, to help communities safeguard native species. The main focus of the three-hour session is helping [] From Tortoises To Bears: How A Free July Workshop Aims To Protect Bay County’s Native Species

Dwarf sperm whale rescued after becoming stranded on Miaoli beach

Taipei, July 5 (CNA) A live dwarf sperm whale stranded on a beach in Miaoli County, northern Taiwan, on Sunday has been transferred to a marine mammal rehabilitation center for treatment and observation, the Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) said.

New pipeline in Canada to proceed after C$150bn pledged to ease BC and First Nations concerns

Port expansion and protections for whales part of BC and Alberta plan to expand country’s presence overseasThe governments of Canada and the province of Alberta will move forward on a major new oil pipeline after the pair announced a plan to ease concerns of British Columbia and First Nations on the Pacific coast.Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, shuttled between British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday to announce more than C150bn in new investments in both provinces, part of a broader project of reducing trade with the United States and expanding his country’s presence in overseas markets. Continue reading...

Rare fin whale stranding investigated along Greater Dyer Island

Rare fin whale stranding investigated along Greater Dyer Island

Humpback whales visiting coast earlier each year – study

Humpback whales are visiting the Irish coastline, earlier each year, correlating with rising global ocean temperatures, according to new academic research.

Moment pod of killer whales surround and attack yacht, spinning it 360 degrees and destroying its rudder off Gibraltar

Moment pod of killer whales surround and attack yacht, spinning it 360 degrees and destroying its rudder off Gibraltar

Mocco Wollert: ‘whale’

Mocco Wollert: ‘whale’

General : MACC Probes Alleged Irregularities, Misconduct In Elephant Transfer Deal

PUTRAJAYA, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed it has opened an investigation into the transfer of three elephants - Dara, Amoi and Kelat (DAK) - from the Taiping Zoo to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan.

Looking up the whale saw the Carteret Fire Department rescue boat returning from the NY Harbor July 4th festivities and said FARK them right off [Scary]

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Crew rescued after NJ fire department marine unit collides with whale, takes on water

Crew rescued after NJ fire department marine unit collides with whale, takes on water

WA news LIVE: Perth cruise ship quarantiners finally on their way home

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SeaWorld steps in to help rescue 30 whales from closed Canadian amusement park

The Canadian park said they would have to euthanise the whales if they couldn’t reach an agreement on a new home

Newsom-Backed Deal Transfers Iconic California Beach to Indigenous-Led Nonprofit

The 136-acre property, encompassing Blues Beach and surrounding coastal bluffs, will be transferred to Kai Poma, an NGO representing 3 tribes. The post Newsom-Backed Deal Transfers Iconic California Beach to Indigenous-Led Nonprofit first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Gray Whales Are Getting Struck by Ships in San Francisco Bay. Could This New A.I.-Powered Tech Save Them?

The recently launched system involves two thermal cameras that can detect gray whales up to four miles away, giving ships enough time to slow down or change course—and avoid running into the marine mammals

Miami Commercial Real Estate Surges as Corporate Relocation Accelerates

MIAMI, Florida — The landscape of Miami commercial real estate is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by a rapid corporate relocation trend that is pulling top-tier tech and finance companies away from traditional coastal hubs. As major players shift their operations to South Florida, industry experts say the region is experiencing an unprecedented influx of []

Elephants’ transfer to Japan sparks Malaysia’s corruption inquiry

Three elephants whose transfer from Malaysia to Japan earlier this year sparked public anger over their alleged mistreatment are now at the centre of a corruption investigation over claims that Putrajaya did not receive the money linked to the move. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said on Monday it had opened a formal investigation into the movement of the elephants – Dara, Amoi and Kelat – from Zoo Taiping in the northern state of Perak to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka. MACC said it was...

Bitcoin whales bought $16.7 billion of bitcoin in 2 weeks even as ETFs bled a record $4 billion

Bitcoin whales bought $16.7 billion of bitcoin in 2 weeks even as ETFs bled a record $4 billion

Helping to Rescue Coral Reefs Under Climate Change Threats

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Regional scientists, Marine Biologists, and conservation leaders met in Miami recently to try and find practical solutions to one the greatest threats facing Caribbean coral reefs.