Six beluga whales have begun a new chapter after being relocated from the closed Marineland marine park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, as part of a long-awaited international rescue operation aimed at improving the welfare of dozens of marine mammals still housed at the former attraction. The complex relocation mission, which began on Monday, saw specially trained veterinary … [Read more...] about Six Beluga Whales Relocated From Closed Canadian Marine Park as International Rescue Effort Begins
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Beluga whales lifted out of defunct theme park to begin journey to new homes in US
A major wildlife relocation effort is underway in Canada as dozens of beluga whales are being transferred from the closed Marineland theme park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, to accredited marine facilities in the United States. The operation began on Monday with the first group of whales carefully lifted from their pools using specially designed transport slings attached to … [Read more...] about Beluga whales lifted out of defunct theme park to begin journey to new homes in US
Tourist allegedly abused for throwing rocks at beloved seal receives vile surprise in the mail
A man accused of throwing a rock near an endangered Hawaiian monk seal has said he never intended to harm the animal, as public backlash over the incident continues to intensify. The case gained widespread attention after video footage showed Igor Lytvynchuk throwing a rock in the direction of a Hawaiian monk seal resting along the shoreline. The animal was later identified … [Read more...] about Tourist allegedly abused for throwing rocks at beloved seal receives vile surprise in the mail
Man who threw rock at endangered seal in Maui says he was ‘protecting turtles’
A tourist accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on the island of Maui now says he believed he was protecting nearby sea turtles. According to court filings and statements from his attorney, 38-year-old Igor Lytvynchuk of Washington did not intend to injure the animal during the incident, which was captured on video and quickly spread across social … [Read more...] about Man who threw rock at endangered seal in Maui says he was ‘protecting turtles’
Seabed life triples after bottom trawling ban in Scotland protected area
Marine life on the seafloor around a protected area off the coast of Scotland has recovered significantly following restrictions on bottom trawling, according to new scientific research examining the long-term impact of marine conservation measures. Researchers studying the South Arran Marine Protected Area found substantially higher levels of biodiversity and seabed … [Read more...] about Seabed life triples after bottom trawling ban in Scotland protected area