So, you’re out kayaking, minding your own business, having a great time. And then suddenly, out of the water come not one, but two whales! That’s exactly what happened to these kayakers in this video. But the awesomeness didn’t stop there. Seeing a couple of whales in the water is a rare enough sight. But one …
This Kayaker Encountered a Whale That Waved Back Read More »
Ever since the first shark attack in 1916 off the Jersey Shore, humans have become enthralled with the dangerous shark species. This fascination is driven by equal parts wonder and fear, that has molded how we think and feel about sharks writ-large. Unfortunately, more often than not, the overwhelming fear of sharksoutweighs our curiosity for knowledge about the …
8 Times Humans Interacted With Sharks and Something Beautiful Happened Read More »
The world’s oceans need saving from overfishing and pollution, a new report says, as this “failed state” is rapidly declining, and an independent panel behind the report announced Tuesday that urgent action is needed within the next five years. The Global Ocean Commission (GOC), a group of senior politicians formed in 2013, stress that effective …
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With up to 273 million sharks killed every year, “biologically, sharks simply can’t keep up with the current rate of exploitation and demand. Protective measures must be scaled up significantly in order to avoid further depletion and the possible extinction of many sharks species in our lifetime.”- Lead author Boris Worm. Of the 307 shark species …
Thank You Groupon for Banning All Shark Products! Read More »
Academic papers tend to be dull, but I just read one that disturbed me. “A Veterinary and Behavioral Analysis of Dolphin Killing Methods Currently Used in the ‘Drive Hunt’ in Taiji, Japan,” was published last year in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. And as we’ll see below, the “new” method of killing dolphins …
“Throughout my life, I have had the privilege to live next to a family that taught me about love. When I visit their home, they make me feel welcome, they treat me with respect. I am allowed to use anything their home has to offer. I am constantly inspired by its beauty and always leave …
