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Japan and allies thwart South Atlantic Whale sanctuary at the IWC

    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

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

Surfers behaving badly: Council to display code of conduct

VIA – WENTWORTH COURIER Surfers behaving badly: Council to display code of conduct 27 Jun 12 @ 06:05am by Shae McDonald A SURFERS’ code of conduct is on its way to the eastern beaches after Waverley councillors supported its introduction, which is aimed at keeping all beach users safe. Concerned surfer Kim McMahon. Bondi surfer … Continue reading Surfers behaving badly: Council to display code of conduct

AMAZING VIDEO: Killer Whales Chase Dolphins in Hyacinthe Bay

Killer Whales Chase Dolphins This incredible footage shows white-sided dolphins being chased by killer whales in British Columbia’s Hyacinthe Bay. Date: 6/25/12 Views: 527554 Video: Killer Whales Chase Dolphins For the original post go here: http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/killer-whales-chase-dolphins/1jr847xlc?q=Dolphin&rel=msn&from=en-us_msnhp&form=msnrll

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79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…

Over 40% of all attacks are from the USA and FL is the number one state, Interesting data… VIA – FLORIDA HISTORY OF NATURAL HISTORY ISAF 2010 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary (REVISED: 1 February 2011) The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) investigated 115 alleged incidents of shark-human interaction occurring worldwide in 2010. Upon review, 79 … Continue reading 79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…