Dolphins of the world are silent no more due to one man’s efforts to bring awareness and ultimately end the tragic annual dolphin killing tradition in Japan. The 2009 documentary The Cove chronicles dolphin activist Ric O’Barry and his tireless quest to unveil the billion dollar dolphin trade and captivity industry that he fears he [...]
Atrazine, one of the most commonly used and controversial weedkillers, can turn male frogs into females, researchers reported on Monday.
“Ten percent of the exposed genetic males developed into functional females that copulated with unexposed males and produced viable eggs,” the researchers wrote.
The European Union banned atrazine in 2004. The finding may add [...]
Each year an estimated 30 to 60 million coral reef fish are removed from tropical reefs and shipped halfway around the world for ornamental display in the United States and Europe. Along the way, many die. Their perilous journey takes them from their coral reef home to a diver’s net, to a boat, to a [...]
Every time I see a photo of the towers of Dubai Leering over the ocean, I envision this oil-built city tumbling into the sea… I think of the ruins of the Coliseum in Rome, and I can see the future of our insane civilization.
“…an aquarium containing hundreds of sharks and thousands of sprung a leak.
Though [...]
Why do we try to keep intelligent creatures in captivity for profit? Now and then they object….
A SeaWorld killer whale snatched a trainer from a poolside platform Wednesday in its jaws and thrashed the woman around underwater, killing her in front of a horrified audience. It marked the third time the animal had been involved [...]
Scientists report that dolphins suffer from diseases similar to those found in humans, and the mammals’ experiences could shed light on the effects that contaminated water and seafood have on people.
Researchers from the Marine Animal Disease Lab at the University of Florida have found at least new 50 viruses in dolphins, most of which [...]
(Top) Hitesh Mehta (2nd L), director of HM Design, in a gorilla suit poses with Brunei’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary Resources Dato Paduka Hj Hamdillah Hj Abdul Wahab (L) and tourism executives. (Above) A file picture of orangutan found in a sanctuary in Balikpapan, Indonesia’s Kalimantan. Pictures: BT/Rudolf Portillo & BT File
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Another interesting story from science journalist DeLene Beeland:
“…Leaf litter is piled up in drifts on the cave floor. The camera zooms in, and suddenly you realize these are not leaves… they are bats: hundreds and hundreds of dead bats. The footage is all the sadder because this cave houses the largest colony of hibernating bats [...]
In case you missed seeing Ric O’Barry on Larry King:
To celebrate Thanksgiving Larry King sat down with a series of celebrities and their heroes. In Ben Stiller's case he chose Richard O’Barry — the former dolphin trainer turned animal activist responsible for the documentary “The Cove” about the annual dolphin slaughter in Japan. The film [...]
The Reluctant Warrior – At 70, Ric O’Barry would love to be at home watering his bamboo and playing with his five-year-old daughter. Instead, he spends most of his time with people who hate him
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