Tag: whales
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Scientists Urge Caution On Underwater Mining
For years the ‘bad ones’ have poisoned rivers, devastated forests and displaced communities, and now massive companies are rushing to dig up the seabed for precious metals. MIT: “The ocean’s deep-sea bed is scattered with ancient, potato-sized rocks called “polymetallic nodules” that contain nickel and cobalt — minerals that are in high demand for the…
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Environmental Artist Uses Large Scale Building Murals To Promote Marine Life
Wyland, marine life artist and environmental activist, is making waves with his latest nationwide campaign for conservation. He’s best known for his series of 100 monumental marine life murals around the globe. Steve Creech, President of the Wyland Foundation, is one of many behind the work the org is doing to enlist the support of…
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Canada Passes Bill Ending Captivity Of Whales & Dolphins
Canada ends whale and dolphin captivity via bill.
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Animal Organizations Plead For Dolphins Exclusion In New Mississippi Aquarium
Gulfport, Miss. – Last week, 19 international animal protection organizations joined forces for World Oceans Day to plead for dolphins to be excluded from the new Mississippi Aquarium, slated to open in 2019. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Born Free Foundation, and Sonar are among the organizations that signed In Defense of Animals’ letter…