Three bottlenose dolphins have died at Gulf World Marine Park, Florida, within a month, Turk 15, Gus 14, and Nate who was 20. The facility was purchased in 2015 by…
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As a child, I was truly fascinated by our oceans. Over 30 years ago, I encountered a wild, solitary, sociable dolphin known as Fungie in Dingle Bay, Ireland. I wanted…
The EU Commission has adopted a delegated act establishing measures in the Bay of Biscay by 2025 to prevent incidental catches of dolphins and other small cetaceans in fisheries. Unless…
A final post-mortem examination by Norway’s Veterinary Institute has concluded that Hvaldimir’s probable cause of death was bacterial infection, possibly due to a wound in the mouth from a 14-inch…
The Southern Ocean encircling Antarctica is the world’s largest feeding ground for whales such as the humpback, fin and blue. Still, a new threat is emerging for these giants –…
A new report from New Zealand’s Department of Conservation shows dolphins and whales need more protection from deadly fishing gear, even in areas designed to protect the marine mammals from…
An investigation by the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has resulted in a hefty fine for a Vancouver film company and drone operator caught flying too close to…
Today, 1 August 2024, we joined forces with 14 other animal welfare organisations across 9 countries, uniting at TUI Group’s offices in Berlin to show there is support across Europe…
For several years Marine Connection has been supporting a campaign by young cetacean advocate Olivia Mandle, #Noespaisparadelfines, asking the Spanish Government for the scheduled closure of all dolphin parks in…
In a massive step backwards Iceland’s government have granted Hvalur hf. a whaling licence for 2024. This will enable the company to hunt a total of 128 fin whales –…
