Whales and dolphins in captivity swim in circles all day long. What is that like? Swimmer Alberto Lorente decided to see by actually jumping in a tank and swimming in circles, over and over again. Hear his story.
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A recent analysis by scientists, adopted by the IWC Scientific Committee, shows what many opponents of the Taiji dolphin hunts have feared -- the hunts are depleting several dolphin species along the coast of Japan, leading the dolphin hunters to go after other species, while still killing the depleted species.
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Expert marine mammalogists conclude that global warming poses serious problems for many marine mammal species. Some are already moving into new and potentially dangerous habitats in search of food as oceans warm and usual sources of food decline. Can we curb our burning of fossil fuels in time to avoid their extinction?
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Dolphins and sea lions are used by the US Navy for a variety of tasks, many involving potentially dangerous situations. For years, activists have urged the Navy to end the program, but steps to do so keep being blocked.
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Finland killed 24+ endangered fin whales during the month of September, in a season shortened by the government. Now, the question is what happens in 2024 and beyond?
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Our lawsuit against ten major companies, who pollute our oceans with plastics, is taking another step forward. A revised complaint has been filed with the judge, and we await his decision for going forward with a trial.
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The Taiji dolphin hunts are well underway, with a pod of bottlenose dolphins recently herded into the notorious Cove. The Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission is warning that some dolphin species are declining.
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The debate in Iceland has been going back and forth over whether to end whaling. For now, whaling has been allowed for the rest of September, but the big question is will Iceland stop issuing whaling permits for 2024 and beyond?
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Sometimes whales and dolphins don't stay in the ocean, but come up on shore. Why do they do this, as individuals and sometimes as whole pods of animals? There are many reasons, but too often such strandings end in tragedy.
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What is the alternative to SeaWorld's remaining captive orcas, languishing in small concrete tanks? Seaside sanctuaries can provide a safe haven for captive orcas as well as other captive cetaceans like beluga whales.
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