April 2012
161 posts
The baby dolphin was born Saturday night in the...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Around 21:30 hours began giving birth. Not ten minutes later, the young born. In contrast to most other births dolphin this was the first to the outside of the head in place of the tail. At first it seemed to prosper going . The little one had a good respiratory and Finagain mother took pity on the young very well. After an hour’s...
Taiji floats plan to create whale zoo | The Japan...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines The town of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, has floated a plan to turn part of a local bay into a huge pool where people can swim and kayak along with small whales and dolphins. See on japantimes.co.jp
Rare White Male Killer Whale Discovered in Russia:...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines A look at all-white male orca whale discovered in Russia and other animals with albino conditions. See on ibtimes.co.uk
Maui's dolphins' survival near 'point of no return
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines he survival of the critically endangered Maui’s dolphin species will soon be “past the point of no return” unless emergency action is taken, an expert says. What is believed to be a Maui’s dolphin was found dead by a member of the public in Taranaki last week. See on stuff.co.nz
QC PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE FILES CASE VS DOLPHIN SHOW...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Acting on the criminal complaint filed by Earth Island Institute (EII) and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Quezon City Prosecutors recommended the filing of charges against the Indofil Sea Wonders Ltd., promoters of a traveling dolphin show last December 2010. According to the complaint filed by PAWS and EII, operators of the...
QC PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE FILES CASE VS DOLPHIN SHOW...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Acting on the criminal complaint filed by Earth Island Institute (EII) and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Quezon City Prosecutors recommended the filing of charges against the Indofil Sea Wonders Ltd., promoters of a traveling dolphin show last December 2010. According to the complaint filed by PAWS and EII, operators of the...
2nd Bohol Dolphin festival to raise awareness on...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines BOHOL, April 26 (PIA) — The Bohol large marine vertebrates (LAMAVE) project in partnerships with other non-government environmental organizations will hold the 2nd Bohol Dolphin festival on May 31, 2012 in Tagbilaran City to raise awareness on protecting marine mammals and the environment. The Dolphin festival caps the Ocean Month...
PH EXHORTS ASEAN: STEP INTO DISPUTE: China’s...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “The Philippines and China have been locked in a standoff after a Philippine warship stopped Chinese fishing vessels at the shoal and found them carrying giant clams, sharks and other endangered marine species. Chinese surveillance vessels prevented the Navy ship from arresting the fishermen.” CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE See on...
A Sardine and Two Sharks
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “Since then, many incursions by Chinese vessels and counter presence of Philippine vessels have heightened the tension between two neighbors, one the size of a sardine and the other a shark. I am upset by the action of the Chinese government, especially with its quiet approval of Chinese vessels looting the Scarborough Shoal of various...
Photo of Tresher Shark Caught in Balicasag Island,...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines A photo of a thresher shark caught by some fishermen goes viral in social networks. The Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines stated on their Facebook page that the said shark was caught 15m off Rico’s Wall dive site in Balicasag Island, a marine sanctuary in Bohol. According to MWWP, it is not yet illegal to catch the shark in the...
Dead sea turtles, corals seized in Vietnamese boat
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines 12 Vietnamese boat crew members were charged with violating maritime and wildlife protection laws, according to the Bureau of Fisheries of Aquatic Resources… See on rappler.com
Dolphin Killing Declining in Japan | The...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “The mass slaughter of dolphins in Taiji, Japan, as depicted in The Cove documentary, is declining. Earth Island’s Cove Monitors – volunteers who observe and record the dolphin hunts during the entire 5-month season from September through the end of February – estimate that fewer than 800 dolphins were killed this past season. In the...
Update on Jim Sullivan & the XPAC8000 Expedition
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Birthday Update » XPAC 8000: Last night as Jim Sullivan bobbed in the Pacific just south of San Clemente Island, Latitude N. 32 degrees 35.199′, Longitude W. 118 degrees 13.376′ to be exact, the stars looked like candles on a massive constellation cake to our becalmed sailor. Contemplating his lack of forward movement, as one often does...
Evidence Supports the Anti-Captivity Position →
Written by Cetacean Inspiration
Posted on April 22, 2012
at http://cetaceaninspiration.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/evidence-supports-the-anti-captivity-position/
The following is a paper that I have written for one of my classes regarding cetacean captivity and the basics of the marine park controversy including why the evidence supports an anti-captivity position. Enjoy!
Every year millions...
Range of bacteria found in orcas’ breath
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines SEATTLE — The scientists followed the killer whales by boat, trying to catch the precise moment the animals broke the surface. See on thenewstribune.com
12 finless porpoises die in 44 days in China lake...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Nine of the dead mammals were found in one week, with 12 overall from March 3 to April 15. Autopsies showed that the mammals (including several from Poyang Lake) all share one symptom: no food residue in the digestive system. See on china.org.cn
Eco-Odyssey Foundation - Dolphins and Small...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Dolphins are among the most spectacular animals living in the ocean. They are complex communicators, phenomenal hunters, and part of loving family units. With power and agility, speed and grace, Dolphins dominate the underwater realm to perfection. See on eco-odyssey.com
Evidence Supports the Anti-Captivity Position
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines The following is a paper that I have written for one of my classes regarding cetacean captivity and the basics of the marine park controversy including why the evidence supports an anti-captivity … See on cetaceaninspiration.wordpress.com
First male adult all-white orca filmed off...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines His name is Iceberg, and he’s being touted as the only known all-white mature male orca in the world. Scientists from the universities of Moscow and St. Petersburg are hoping he’ll become a symbol of conservation for the ocean. See on digitaljournal.com
Mekong River losing its Irrawaddy dolphin...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Southeast Asia’s Mekong River is home to one of the last populations of Irrawaddy dolphins, but they are now a critically endangered species. The number of d… See on youtube.com
GMIT Joins Study of Effects of Ocean Noise on...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Cetaceans in particular have a highly developed auditory system and use sound actively for orientation, feeding and communication. See on afloat.ie
Dolphin Intelligence and Human Perspective
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Studying the intelligence, behavior and evolution of dolphins can help humans to gain perspective on who we are. See on youtube.com
Whale stranded on Achill beach
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines The rare sight of a Minke whale live stranding on Keel beach on Achill came to a sad end when the whale died soon after… See on mayonews.ie
Valentine the sea lion, healed from bullet wound,...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines The California sea lion that was found with a bullet in her flipper has healed and was released back into the wild on Friday, according to SeaWorld. The sea lion was rescued on Feb. 11 after beachgoers in Oceanside, Calif. See on usnews.msnbc.msn.com
Drastic Increase in Population of Fishes and...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines As per the recent reports, it has been proposed that the population of marine life of Arctic Ocean is increasing. It has been reported that the inhabitants’ numbers are drastically on a rise. See on topnews.net.nz
Sea turtles, whales deter oil surveys
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Future surveys for oil and gas off Brevard may have to stay away during whale migration and sea turtle nesting seasons, according to a new draft environmental study. See on floridatoday.com
Green Groups Denounce Freedom Island Reclamation...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “In celebration of the Earth Day, environmental groups conducted a coastal clean-up at Freedom Island (Las Piñas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Eco-tourism Area). Earth Day is celebrated in more than 175 countries worldwide to raise people’s environmental awareness. Said bird and marine sanctuary is under threat against tons of...
Earth Day around the world (VIDEO, PHOTOS) — RT
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Tens of millions of people across the world have taken part in the world’s foremost environmental festival – Earth Day. But organizers say any festivities should be laced with a warning. Volunteers collect waste materials during a commemorative event a day before Earth Day, along the coast of Freedom island in Manila April 21, 2012. Earth Day...
Freedom Island coastal clean-up for Earth Day...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines A volunteer tosses a piece of plastic as he collects waste materials during a commemorative event a day before Earth Day in Manila https://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/34546108/ns/technology_and_science-earth_day?q=Earth%20Day
Mass Cleanup of Bird Sanctuary off the Coast of...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Environmental groups initiated a coastal cleanup drive at a marshland considered to be a sanctuary for birds, fishes and mangroves in Manila on Saturday (April 21) as part of their Earth Day campaign. About 100 volunteers and activists handpicked bottles, plastics and other non-biodegradable wastes washed ashore on the 175-hectare mangrove...
Earth Day 2012
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Volunteers collect waste materials during a commemorative event a day before Earth Day, along the coast… See on vancouversun.com
Earth Day 2012
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Volunteers collect waste materials during a commemorative event a day before Earth Day, along the coast… See on vancouversun.com
PHILIPPINES: Filipino activists hold mass cleanup...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Environmental groups initiated a coastal cleanup drive at a marshland considered to be a sanctuary for birds, fishes and mangroves in Manila on Saturday (April 21) as part of their Earth Day campaign, amid threats of possible urban reclamation. See on itnsource.com
Earth day in the Philippines
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines About 100 volunteers and activists picked up plastic bottles and other non-biodegradable waste that washed ashore on the 175 hectare mangrove island, called Freedom Island, on the southwestern coast of Manila. See on euronews.com
Freedom Island Clean-up on Earth Day Video |...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines About 100 volunteers and activists picked up plastic bottles and other non-biodegradable waste that washed ashore on the 175 hectare mangrove island, called Freedom Island, on the southwestern coast of Manila. See on scanpix.no
Green Groups Denounce Freedom Island Reclamation... →
PRESS RELEASE—21 April 2012
In celebration of the Earth Day, environmental groups conducted a coastal clean-up at Freedom Island (Las Piñas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Eco-tourism Area). Earth Day is celebrated in more than 175 countries worldwide to raise people’s environmental awareness. Said bird and marine sanctuary is under threat against tons of trash coming...
Green Groups Denounce Freedom Island Reclamation...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “In celebration of the Earth Day, environmental groups conducted a coastal clean-up at Freedom Island (Las Piñas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Eco-tourism Area). Earth Day is celebrated in more than 175 countries worldwide to raise people’s environmental awareness. Said bird and marine sanctuary is under threat against tons of...
PHOTO OF HOOKED DOLPHIN ON FACEBOOK CAUGHT...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines “We would like to clarify recent news reports about a man, named ‘Sailor 16’ who posted pictures of him and a dolphin on his Facebook account. The man is said to be working aboard a long-line tuna boat. Longline tuna operations use metal hooks to catch its target species, which is yellowfin tuna. The usual by-catch are shark but never...
"Save Freedom Island" write-ups by...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Stretching at Manila Bay, where the famous sun set paints a dramatic view everyday, lies Freedom Island. Also known as the Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Eco-tourism Area, it is the last remaining mangrove frontier in Metro Manila that serves as a sanctuary for marine life and an avian refuge for more than 80 species of local and...
Plant mangrove trees in Manila Bay instead of...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines QUEZON City, March 20, 2012—Instead of destroying the Manila Bay, the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) urges the government to restore the denuded mangrove forests along the shoreline of the majestic bay. In a statement, Pamalakaya national chair Fernando “Ka Pando” Hicap said, reclamation of the portion of...
House of Representatives - 15th Congress of the...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines A measure seeking a congressional inquiry into the proposed reclamation project in Manila Bay, which is considered as a nature reserve and bird sanctuary, has gained support from lawmakers. Rep. Raymond Palatino (Party-list, Kabataan) filed House Resolution 2070 directing the House Committee on Natural Resources, Aquaculture and Fisheries...
At environment's expense: The case of the Freedom...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Amidst the rapid urbanization and modernization of Metro Manila, a sanctuary for local and migratory birds known as the Freedom Islandslies in the Las Piñas-Parañaque area, stretching at the western side of the Cavite-Manila Coastal Road. It is the only remaining coastal periphery for mangroves, salt marshes and multifarious biodiversity in the...
At environment's expense: The case of the Freedom...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Philippine Online Chronicles is a weekly online publication which features a new kind of news. POC presents a multiplicity of perspectives in a single article. See on thepoc.net
Celebrate Earth Day by Cleaning Up the Freedom...
See on Scoop.it - Makamundo (Earthly) Mother Earth is the great provider of all our needs… Show our gratitude by giving something back. On April 21, 2012; let us celebrate EARTH DAY by doing her a favor. Earth Island Institute Philippines, Save Freedom Island Movement, Wild Bird Club of the Philippines and other groups and individuals will conduct another big COASTAL CLEAN-UP at the Las...
Dolphins set for freedom
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Two bottlenose dolphins, Tom and Misha, dramatically rescued from the brink of death in September 2010, are now entering their final but crucial stages of rehabilitation. The dolphins are on schedule for release into the Aegean - and back to the wild - in late Spring. See on bornfree.org.uk
China: What is Causing the Death of Endangered...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines More than a dozen corpses of the Finless Porpoise, a species even more rare than the Giant Panda, have been found in Dongting Lake in Hubei and Hunan provinces since March 2012. See on globalvoicesonline.org
Endangered porpoises die, raising extinction...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines More than 10 finless porpoises have recently died in two lakes linked to China’s Yangtze River, raising public concerns over the endangered species. See on china.org.cn
Stop Killing Dolphins with Deep Water Sonar -...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Big oil companies and the shipping industry are using deep water sonar that is causing thousands of dolphin deaths each year. See on forcechange.com
Photo of hooked dolphin gets flak online
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines MANILA, Philippines – A photo of a man with a dolphin caught on a fishing hook has gone viral online, with Filipino netizens outraged at what is said to be a form of animal cruelty. See on abs-cbnnews.com
Bottlenose Dolphin Echolocation: Amazingly...
See on Scoop.it - Earth Island Institute Philippines Thirty to forty Bottlenose Dolphins live here in the Port River. This is one of a small number of locations in the world where dolphins reside within a major… See on youtube.com
