Japan and allies thwart South Atlantic Whale sanctuary at the IWC By a vote of 38 in favour to 21 opposed, the South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary (SAWS) failed to meet the International Whaling Commission’s (IWC) required 3/4 majority to pass and be established. Greenpeace and a vast coalition of environmental groups … Continue reading Japan and allies thwart South Atlantic Whale sanctuary at the IWC
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Philippine crocodile declared largest in captivity – Guinness World Record
VIA – IDAHO PRESS TRIBUNE Philippine crocodile declared largest in captivity Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2012 12:00 am Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — A huge crocodile known as Lolong has brought pride, fear, tourism revenue and attention to the remote southern Philippines town where it was captured. And now it has claimed a world record, … Continue reading Philippine crocodile declared largest in captivity – Guinness World Record
Coast surfer 'bashed to death'
VIA – FRASER COAST CHRONICLE Coast surfer ‘bashed to death’ Bill Hoffman and Kate Clifford | 24th June 2012 6:00 AM Updated: 25th June 2012 3:11 PM Mark Ovenden loved the Bali lifestyle and was a regular visitor to the Indonesian tourism island. BALI police are treating the death of Alexandra Headland surfer Mark Ovenden … Continue reading Coast surfer 'bashed to death'
Kelly Slater warns on Bali litter
VIA – YAHOO AU Surf star warns on Bali litter Georgia Loney, The West Australian Updated April 25, 2012, 3:00 am Surfing champion Kelly Slater says Bali beaches are now so polluted surfing at the favourite holiday destination could soon be off limits. Slater, 40, who hit the surf in Bali this week, turned to … Continue reading Kelly Slater warns on Bali litter
PHOTOS: Russian scientists seeking white whale — really
via – FOX NEWS Russian scientists seeking white whale — really Published April 23, 2012 NewsCore Meet Iceberg, the world’s only all-white killer whale Iceberg is the first and only known adult orca who is entirely white. He is living in a family … Continue reading PHOTOS: Russian scientists seeking white whale — really
Two men arrested for killing more than 500 sharks after they cut off their fins and dumped them back in the water
VIA – DAILY MAIL UK Two men arrested for killing more than 500 sharks after they cut off their fins and dumped them back in the water By Paul Thompson PUBLISHED: 15:37 EST, 11 April 2012 | UPDATED: 15:37 EST, 11 April 2012 Wildlife officials have arrested two men for killing more than 500 sharks. … Continue reading Two men arrested for killing more than 500 sharks after they cut off their fins and dumped them back in the water
Indonesia Earthquake: Tsunami Warning Issued Following Magnitude 8.6 Temblor
VIA – HUFF POST Indonesia Earthquake: Tsunami Warning Issued Following Magnitude 8.6 Temblor FAKHRURRADZIE GADE 04/11/12 07:56 AM ET BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — A massive earthquake off Indonesia’s western coast triggered tsunami fears across the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, sending residents in coastal cities fleeing to high ground in cars and on … Continue reading Indonesia Earthquake: Tsunami Warning Issued Following Magnitude 8.6 Temblor
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