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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 6th, 2015
Pod of Killer Whales Off the Coast of Washington, US, Welcomes Its First Newborn in 2 Years

Pod of Killer Whales Off the Coast of Washington, US, Welcomes Its First Newborn in 2 Years

The baby whale, named J-50 by wildlife researchers, was first spotted swimming around with its family on December 30

World's Rarest Porpoise Risks Going Extinct Before the End of the Decade

World's Rarest Porpoise Risks Going Extinct Before the End of the Decade

Vaquitas live off the coast of Mexico, researchers say they look like they are always wearing lipstick and mascara

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 9th, 2014
The Cost of Seafood: Over 650,000 Marine Mammals Killed or Injured Yearly

The Cost of Seafood: Over 650,000 Marine Mammals Killed or Injured Yearly

New report documents how the seafood industry affects marine wildlife

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 5th, 2013
Offshore Wind Farms Harm Marine Mammals, Scientists Explain How and Why

Offshore Wind Farms Harm Marine Mammals, Scientists Explain How and Why

Study finds the noise produced by such farms affects the behavior of marine mammals

Georgia Aquarium Denied Request to Import 18 Beluga Whales

Georgia Aquarium Denied Request to Import 18 Beluga Whales

The Aquarium wanted to import the whales from Russia, NOAA denied the permit application

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 20th, 2013
PETA Now Part Owner of SeaWorld

PETA Now Part Owner of SeaWorld

The organization plans to use their newly acquired status to rescue SeaWorld's animals

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 5th, 2012
It's Official: Japanese Whalers Lost $20.5 Million Thanks to Sea Shepherd

It's Official: Japanese Whalers Lost $20.5 Million Thanks to Sea Shepherd

This amount of money was lost in the 2010-2011 whaling season alone

Dolphins in Southern US Are Killed with Guns, Screwdrivers

Dolphins in Southern US Are Killed with Guns, Screwdrivers

Environmentalists offer $1,500 reward to those who help find the culprits

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 3rd, 2012
22 Pilot Whales Beach in South Florida, 17 Die in Spite of Efforts to Save Them

22 Pilot Whales Beach in South Florida, 17 Die in Spite of Efforts to Save Them

The remaining 5 are being fed fish smoothies, seem to be feeling better

Watch: Amazing Facts About Humpback Whales [Video]

Watch: Amazing Facts About Humpback Whales [Video]

These marine mammals get their name from their swimming style

Marineland Proven to Maltreat Several Marine Mammals

Marineland Proven to Maltreat Several Marine Mammals

Former employees step up and confirm the rumors about animal cruelty

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 7th, 2012
Concluding Remarks on Whales and Dolphins Conservation

Concluding Remarks on Whales and Dolphins Conservation

As the 64th IWC meeting comes to an end, marine mammals can feel a bit safer

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 3rd, 2012
Whales Are Left Without Protection

Whales Are Left Without Protection

The plan to establish a South Atlantic whale sanctuary is rejected by 21 nations

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 2nd, 2012
WWF and IWC Push for Whale Sanctuaries

WWF and IWC Push for Whale Sanctuaries

Shell's plans to drill in Alaska's waters sets environmentalists' teeth on the edge