March 2012
198 posts
Whow, my God! PH Presidential sister endorsing...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines President Noynoy’s sister, Kris Aquino shared “quality time” with her sons, Joshua and James Yap Jr., as they went to Subic to swim and play with dolphins. —- This is not only frustrating… It’s outraging! Ocean Adventure in Subic is one of the most cruel facilities that enslaves dolphins and other marine...
"BUSONG" (Palawan Fate) Screening on April 18-24...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “Busong” is the indigenous Palawan concept of Fate or instant Karma. Nature reacts instantly to man’s disrespect of nature and other men. Punay (Alessandra de Rossi) was born with wounds in her feet so that she cannot step on the earth. Her brother, Angkarang, carries her through a hammock, as he searches the changing landscape...
Whow, my God! PH Presidential sister endorsing...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines President Noynoy’s sister, Kris Aquino shared “quality time” with her sons, Joshua and James Yap Jr., as they went to Subic to swim and play with dolphins. —- This is not only frustrating… It’s outraging! Ocean Adventure in Subic is one of the most cruel facilities that enslaves dolphins and other marine...
"BUSONG" (Palawan Fate) Screening on April 18-24...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “Busong” is the indigenous Palawan concept of Fate or instant Karma. Nature reacts instantly to man’s disrespect of nature and other men. Punay (Alessandra de Rossi) was born with wounds in her feet so that she cannot step on the earth. Her brother, Angkarang, carries her through a hammock, as he searches the changing landscape...
Minnesota Zoo is no place for a dolphin
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “Awareness continues to increase about the inadvertent role individuals play in perpetuating the slaughter and exploitation of dolphins. Minnesotans can act now by doing the right thing, and save some bucks in the long run…” Via startribune.com
Arctic Watch Blog » Beluga Whale...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Beluga Whale Photo-identification Our First Scientific Project Via arcticwatch.ca
Ed Begley Jr. Helps Honor 'Flipper' Dolphin Savior...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Gerri Miller from the Mother Nature Network reports on Ed’s dolphin involvement. Also see the video above. Via studiocity.patch.com
WDCS International - Whale and Dolphin News -...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines WDCS is dismayed to learn that a new dolphinarium opened in December 2011 at the All-Russia Exhibition Centre in Moscow. Via wdcs.org
Help Save the Beluga Whale from Extinction at...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines There is a plan to build a gold and copper mine in the pristine Bristol Bay of Alaska. This untouched eden is home to some of the last Beluga whales in the world and the mine would wipe out their feeding ground and could lead to their extinction. Via forcechange.com
Dolphins still sick from BP oil spill - Video on...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Video on msnbc.com: Scientists say the dolphin population in Louisiana’s Barataria Bay, one of the areas hit hardest and longest by the BP oil spill, are severely ill. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports. Via video.msnbc.msn.com
Dolphins from oiled bay show health problems -...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Scientists say 32 dolphins taken from Louisiana’s Barataria Bay were in overall poor health, though they say their studies don’t yet definitely tie the illnesses to the 2010 Gulf oil spill. Via businessweek.com
Richard O’Barry and Save Japan Dolphins are...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines It seems that Richard O’Barry and his supporters are really making an impact in Taiji, Japan, where the brutal dolphin slaughter known as “the Cove” has slowed down noticeably thi… Via manukanchange.com
Mr. Izumi Ishii-San From Dolphin Hunting to...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Once one of the most outspoken advocates of the capture and killing of dolphins in Futo. Izumi Ishii was a 3rd generation dolphin hunter, and is still a 6th generation fisherman. His father and grandfather taught him the ways of the sea. Taught him to fish, taught him to hunt. But Ishii-san has changed everything. “I heard the sound of the...
'Not all Taiji people are pro-dolphin hunting' –...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Sakae Hemmi of Elsa Nature Conservancy in Japan, talks about the struggle to educate Japanese citizens on the toxicity of dolphin meat and describes how tackling the dolphin drives from within her country, means a carefully balanced approach. Via digitaljournal.com
The Over Fishing and Mistreatment of the Big Fish...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Many people go to marine worlds and zoos to observe whales, dolphins, and sharks but what people don… Via teenink.com
Conservationists call on navy to restrict sonar...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines HMCS Ottawa captain cites Canadian Forces’ marine mammal mitigation policy to defend activities in Juan de Fuca Strait… Via peninsulanewsreview.com
Seoul mayor drags dolphins into Jeju base...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “Seoul Metropolitan Government’s decision to release one of the three illegally obtained dolphins at the city-run zoo has sparked a political debate On Monday, Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon announced that one of Seoul Grand Park’s three Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins illegally caught in the wild will be released after a year of preparations...
Ordnance Disposal School May Harm Dolphins
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “WASHINGTON (CN) - The National Marine Fisheries Service will allow the U.S. Air Force to proceed with a naval explosive ordnance disposal school, even though it may harm bottlenose dolphins. The school would be near the Air Force base in Elgin, Fla. New regulations adopted by the NMFS allow non-lethal harassment of the dolphins incidental...
When meeting up at sea, bottlenose dolphins...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Animal behaviour | When we meet a group of strangers, one of the first things we’ll do is to introduce ourselves by name. Via blogs.discovermagazine.com
4 new species of freshwater crab discovered in...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “We have proved that the only previously known type of Insulamon is restricted to the Calamian group of islands to the northern part of Palawan. The four newly discovered species live exclusively on the actual island of Palawan and make it a unique habitat,” Dr. Freitag explained. Via philstar.com
Freedom! Switzerland Bans Dolphins in Captivity
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “In a major victory for dolphins and dolphin advocates, Switzerland’s House of Representatives has voted to outlaw the keeping of dolphins in aquariums or for entertainment purposes. The Swiss Senate also banned the importation of dolphins going forward, meaning that the three dolphins currently “living” in Connyland, the country’s only...
Whales Can Focus Echolocation Clicks - Science...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines In the dark world of the underwater ocean, whales need to locate their prey accurately and quickly. In low-vision conditions whales use echolocation to find fish swimming nearby. Via redorbit.com
Insight Sabah - Marine life - Sabah may be first...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “Sharks evolved 400m years ago to keep oceans healthy. As predators, they rule the underwater world. But they are losing a battle against man. The latest score: Sharks have killed 13 people so far this year. Man kills 73m of them every year largely for their fins which are turned into a culinary delicacy in Asia. Now environmentalists are...
Biomimicrcy: Sharks could inspire breakthrough new...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines ”..But these predatory advantages hold the promise of engineering solutions that could help sustain—rather rather than kill—humans. Their hardened skin has inspired faster ships; their ability to detect weak vibrations underwater may eventually yield a better battery…” Via mobile.slate.com
BBC Nature - Blue whale videos, news and facts
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Blue whales are the largest animals ever to have lived - bigger even than the largest of the dinosaurs. Via bbc.co.uk
Please don’t feed the big fish
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines More often than not, people are carried away by the novelty of it all. In a luxury resort, you pay a fee to fish a baby turtle out of a tank and “release” it into the wild. Via lifestyle.inquirer.net
ANNAlysis » Blog Archive » 2012 Future for Nature...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “At 24 years old, I am the youngest recipient of the Future for Nature Award. I am also, apparently, the first Filipino to receive this prestigious award. It comes with 50,000 Euros (P2M+) to support my work in marine and shark conservation. I hope this helps put my beloved country in a more positive light, and boost our capacity to show the...
Release dolphins kept in a hotel pool - The...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Please support our petition to release the dolphins of Gran Bahia Principe Tulum and return them to the wild in the mos (1192 signatures on petition)… Via thepetitionsite.com
Water-short world will need 'more crop per drop' -...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Water must be used more efficiently to meet rising food demand from a growing population amid climate-change pressures, experts say… Via trust.org
EU fleet accused of massive mismanagement
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines MARINE conservation organisation Oceana has published a report denouncing the lack of management measures for 82% of fish species exploited by the European fleet. The study shows that 686 fish species, of which many are common to European consumers, are caught without the minimum management measures necessary to ensure the future of the stock and...
Increased shipping said a wildlife threat
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines An increase in shipping traffic in formerly ice-choked Arctic waterways poses a significant increase in risk to the region’s marine mammals, researchers say. Via upi.com
Experts: Dead whale likely caught in nets
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Dead whale likely caught in nets Via news.bostonherald.com
"Water Facts" for the World Water Day
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Water Facts: In this video we are showing few very important facts about water. To illustrate all these facts we have used: 3ds max for 3d animation; RealFlo… Via youtube.com
Saving Wildlife On A Headhunter's Pacific Island...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines A little up the beach some hunters are roasting wild boar. The coastline spills out into waves and I can’t decide if it looks more like Avatar or Jurassic Park. Via huffingtonpost.com
Shark-eating 'In' in Roxas City? - InterAksyon.com
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Reports have it that sharks, which abound in the Visayan Seas, are fast-becoming a normal part of the cuisine of many households in this Panay Island city. Via interaksyon.com
Ireland pushes for sanctions against Faroe...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Minister Simon Coveney received support from various EU ministers to fast track the adoption of effective trade sanctions against the countries. Via thejournal.ie
Photos, video: Bryde's whale makes waves in Rio -...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines An adult Bryde’s whale has been found floating near a beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Experts will investigate what caused the death. Via 3news.co.nz
Shark diving more profitable than shark finning
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines The online wildlife magazine for those who like wildlife, wildlife news and watching wildlife, plus a guide to UK nature reserves. Via wildlifeextra.com
Diving with Whales by National Geographic
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Brian Skerry braves the waters of the Antarctic for a very up-close view of the right whale. Upcoming Events at National Geographic Live! http://events.natio... (National Geographic Live! Via youtube.com
SAVE THE SHARKS - Help us Remove Dr Giam from...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “CITES is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, Flora & Fauna. It is the UN body created to control the trade or ban the trade in endangered species. Dr Giam Choo Hoo is the Alternative Representative for Asia within CITES. He advises the committee as to what gets and what doesn’t get protection. He has been...
Kill California sea lions? CalCoastNews
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “The U.S. Government has authorized the limited killing of California sea lions in an attempt to protect endangered Columbia River salmon in Oregon and Washington.” Via calcoastnews.com
EU nations back shark fin removal ban
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines The EU nations said they want all boats in their waters and EU-registered boats anywhere in the world to land sharks with their fins attached. The proposals still need the support of the European Parliament before they can become law. Via thestar.com
Group To Sue Over Lack Of Right Whale Recovery...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines An environmental group has given notice it intends to sue the federal government for failing to prepare a recovery plan for highly endangered North Pacific right whales. Via alaskapublic.org
Pilot whale arrives at SeaWorld from Japan
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “A 10-year-old pilot whale arrived Monday at SeaWorld San Diego from Japan where it had been in a marine park since being stranded on a beach in 2004, SeaWorld officials announced Monday…. Because Argo has been in captivity, he is not considered a good risk to be returned to the ocean, SeaWorld San Diego officials said…” ...
Spinnaker the dolphin likely died from stroke -...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Spinnaker the dolphin likely died from an unpredictable stroke, the results of a necropsy have indicated. Via cbc.ca
Ze wonderful amazing truth about dolphins in...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines There was a debate recently about Kshamenk, Mundo Marino, and SeaWorld. Kshamenk is a young male orca who’s life is surrounded by controversy. Some say that Mundo Marino captured Kshamenk by forced stranding. Via theloveofcetaceans.tumblr.com
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There was a debate recently about Kshamenk, Mundo Marino, and SeaWorld. Kshamenk is a young male orca who’s life is surrounded by controversy. Some say that Mundo Marino captured Kshamenk by forced stranding. The park is keeping him in horrid conditions. He lives in a tank that is rusty, algae covered, and entirely too small for him. SeaWorld has, or is in the process of,...
5 Reasons Snooki Shouldn’t Swim With Captive...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines 5 Reasons Snooki Shouldn’t Swim With Captive Dolphins Via takepart.com
SC asked to stop P14-B Manila Bay reclamation »...
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Former Las Piñas congresswoman Cynthia Villar asked the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday to stop a P14-billion plan to reclaim land on the Manila Bay coastline covering the cities of Las Piñas, Parañaque and Bacoor. Via philstar.com
"No Protection – No Hope": Commentary about Dr....
Via Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “I have often wondered about the madness behind organisations such as CITES, and conspiracy theories have run abound. Upon reading this 50-page report, they are no longer just conspiracy theories, but actual fact. The report highlights a major “conflict of interest” case where the main culprit, Dr Giam Choo Hoo, uses his position of power to...
