Japanese aquariums to stop buying dolphins from Taiji hunt to stay in world body  May 20, 2015 THE ASAHI SHIMBUN The Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums decided on May 20 to effectively ban its members from acquiring dolphins caught in drive hunts in Wakayama Prefecture to retain membership in the World Association of Zoos...

Yomiuri Shimbun file photo Drive fishery in Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, in September 2013 8:53 pm, May 16, 2015 The Yomiuri ShimbunAt least 18 aquariums nationwide have obtained dolphins captured through drive fishery, a practice that led the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) to suspend the membership of a Japanese industry association last month,...

ANIMAL JUSTICE PARTY WINS SEAT IN NSW UPPER HOUSE. Great news ! Congratulations to Mark Pearson and all the people who helped make this huge breakthrough for animals a reality. Now the animals have a voice in the NSW Parliament.  A strong voice as Mark is one of the most outspoken, intelligent and experienced activists...

3 million whales were killed in the 20th century new study finds. It is being called “the largest hunt in human history.” Researchers tallied the number of whales that were killed as a result of advancements in hunting technology and illegal catches in the 20th century. The resulting study, Emptying the Oceans: A Summary of...

http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/blogs/6-haunting-songs-sung-by-whales It’s not often we get the chance to hear the songs of whales and these recordings are really special. Not only Humpbacks but all whale species communicate with songs – the Blue Whale can be heard across an entire ocean. Enjoy !

FUKUSHIMA RADATION IMPACTING WEST COAST WHALES ? Whale watchers fear visiting whales will face radiation dangers as both gray and humpback whales migrate up and down the West Coast. Story and photo by Dave Masko CENTRAL OREGON COAST – The coast’s winter whale watching season brings real fear for visiting humpbacks and grey whales encountering...