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This aquarium is making history with plans to free its dolphins from captivity
Ever since the ground-breaking documentary Blackfish revealed some disturbing truths about orcas in Seaworld, the debate about keeping cetaceans in captivity has notably intensified. No longer can we claim...
Notes on Blackfish: The Documentary About Orca Mistreatment at SeaWorld
The film Blackfish tells the story of a young orca whale named Tilikum who is stolen from his family in a shameless act of stratagem in 1983 and follows the 30-year history of Tilikum's captivity and mistreatment at SeaWorld.
Becoming A Marine Biologist: What You Need To Know
Marine biology seems like an romantic career choice for anyone who is passionate about conservation, but what is it really like to work in this discipline? Is it really...
India bans captive dolphin shows, says they should be considered ‘non-human’ people
Non-human people the world over are cheering India’s decision to ban captive dolphin shows.
Citing tireless scientific research that has forced scientists to conclude that cetaceans – dolphins, whales and...
UPDATE: Trapped killer whales free at last!
UPDATE (Thursday, January 10th, 10:40am ET): Canadian media outlets are reporting that the trapped whales off the coast of northern Quebec are free at last. There are reports that...
Ontario environment ministry to inspect Marineland’s mass animal graves
Marineland is set for a sweeping inspection of its mass animal graves by Ontario’s environment ministry.
This week, the Niagara Falls tourist attraction will have to open its doors to...
Marineland’s secret mass animal graves investigated in Ontario
Marineland is the home to mass animal graves—four mass graves with thousands of animals—even though the park has no permits. The park, which opened in 1961, contains the corpses...
Farmers demand Puget Sound’s resident orcas be delisted from Endangered Species Act
A unique species of resident killer whales living off the coast of Washington’s iconic Puget Sound has unwittingly garnered the ire of big ag.
Pacific Liberty Foundation, an infamously anti-environment...
Environmentalists protest seismic airgun testing
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is currently considering seismic airgun testing for oil and gas exploration in the Atlantic Ocean. But environmentalists are on a campaign to...
U.S. marine parks trying to import wild beluga whales into life-long captivity
To bypass our own Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Georgia Aquarium has petitioned the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Fisheries Service to allow it to import 18 wild-caught...
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Before you toss any bits of material, try some of these recycling and upcycling ideas. You'll reduce your waste and give new life to an old fabric!
51 Household Uses of Baking Soda
Here are 51 uses for baking soda in your home that can change your life for the better. This inexpensive pantry item has many applications!
Are Vertical Farms the Future of Sustainable Agriculture?
Vertical farming could be an incredible asset for the future of sustainable agriculture. Keep reading to learn how this technology is revolutionizing how we produce food.
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If you’re considering growing plants inside a greenhouse, here are 13 obdurate advantages you’ll definitely like to know and utilize as well.
