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Norway thinks it captured a Beluga whale that was spying for Russia

Russia may be resorting to more unconventional methods of espionage these days, dragooning Mother Nature into helping the country extend its spying capabilities. That’s what Norway officials think, at any rate, after the capture of a Beluga whale that was … Continue reading

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Update: Environmental Groups Seek Regulations to Prevent Whale Strikes

In reference to my earlier post regarding the environmental lawsuit to stop whale strikes, here is the Petition compiled by several environmental groups to regulate ship speed off the coast of California to prevent whale strikes. From the Petition: Pursuant … Continue reading

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Environmental Groups File Federal Lawsuit to Stop Cruise Ship Whale Strikes

Per Cruise Law News, environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit seeking to require cruise ships to slow down in order to avoid whale strikes. Apparently, the suit seeks to compel the government to regulate ship speed in California's four national … Continue reading

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Four ways to have a whale of a time

Four ways to have a whale of a time They are the largest animals on the planet and spend around 90% of their lives underwater, surfacing to breathe for only fleeting moments. Read more on CNN

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Activist sees end to Japan’s Antarctic whale hunt

Activist sees end to Japan’s Antarctic whale hunt WELLINGTON, Saturday 19 February 2011 (AFP) — Prominent anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune said Saturday he believes the abrupt halt to Japan’s annual Antarctic hunt this week may signal an end to its … Continue reading

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