http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/351165 Anonymous promises response to Japanese gov’t over marine issues In a video published on YouTube today, hacktivist group Anonymous claims to have threatened to take the Japanese Government to task over whaling and other marine issues. Called one of the “100 most influential people” in the world by Time Magazine, the virtual community group...
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TURTLE CATASTROPHE UNFOLDS OFF CAPE YORK
Calls to save world’s largest green sea turtle rookery Queensland’s Department of Environment is calling for urgent action to save the world’s largest green sea turtle rookery at Raine Island off the tip of Cape York. It says there’s been a dramatic decline in nesting success rates in recent years and is working with traditional...
JAPAN BACKS DOWN OVER SELLING WHALE MEAT AS DOG FOOD
Japanese firm stops selling endangered whale pet treats Michinoku Farm had been advertising jerky-like snacks for dogs made from North Atlantic fin whales at risk of extinction Justin McCurry in Tokyo guardian.co.uk, Thursday 30 May 2013 19.30 AEST Icelandic whalers cut up a fin whale on board a boat owned by Hvalur, which exports the...
REWARD OFFERED FOR WALLABY KILLER(S) BYRON BAY
Reward for wallaby killers’ arrest Published On: Wed, May 29th, 2013 Byron Shire / Local News | By Admin Dominic Feain Australians for Animals have offered a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the brutal decapitation of a wallaby at Byron Bay last weekend. And the Animal Law Network...
ICELAND TO KILL 184 ENDANGERED FIN WHALES FOR DOG MEAT
THE AUSTRALIAN 27th May, 2013 Iceland is to resume commercial whaling next month, killing up to 184 endangered Fin whales over the coming northern summer partly to supply a burgeoning Japanese market in LUXURY DOG SNACKS. Kristian Loftsson, the millionaire entrepreneur who owns two whaling vessels dating back to the 950s, said they would head...
LOGGING IN NSW NATIONAL PARKS ? NO END TO MADNESS
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD – Logging looms in national parks Date May 13, 2013 393 reading now Comments 85 Vote Sean Nicholls Sydney Morning Herald State Political Editor EXCLUSIVE Contentious: A parliamentary inquiry has recommended logging in national parks. Photo: Steven Siewert Logging would be allowed in NSW national parks and a freeze imposed on the...
HUMPBACKS AT RISK AS ATTEMPTS TO DELIST
Ceaseless Pressure on Whales – The New York Times By The Editorial Board Since 1986, when the International Whaling Commission imposed a moratorium on whaling, there has been a steady resurgence in whale populations. The recovery of several species pushed to the brink of extinction by commercial whaling is a reminder of the resilience of...
QUEENSLAND OPENS UP WHALE WATCHING FREE FOR ALL
Whale watching laws change in southern Qld By Bruce Atkinson and Frances Adcock Posted Fri May 10, 2013 8:56am AEST Photo: The Qld Government has amended legislation by lifting bans on commercial whale watching in waters off the Sunshine and Gold coasts. (Reuters – file photo) Map: Southport 4215 Queensland Environment Minister Andrew Powell says...
GRAY WHALE MAGIC IN SAN IGNACIO LAGUNA, BAJA MEXICO
Hard to believe, but these are the same whales which the International Whaling Commission grants each year a quota of 140 Gray whales to the Russian Federation. These friendly whales who are unique in their willingness to trust humanity, are chased by Russian whalers for up to seven hours and there’s documented statements in IWC...
FRASER ISLAND DINGOES – A BLOODY DISGRACE PREMIER NEWMAN
GLADSTONE OBSERVER Campaigner says Fraser Island dingoes are still starving Comments (6) » 3rd May 2013 8:26 AM The sight of this dingo sparked concern from Fraser Island visitors and residents. Contributed THE sight of a thin dingo at Hook Point on Fraser Island has caused distress among residents and tourists, according to a dingo...