2012 SOTW Azores Research USA cruise report

rbartlett — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:28:04 +0000

Publication Date:

Sat, 06/01/2013

The IFAW research vessel Song of the Whale (SOTW) left the Azores at the beginning of May bound for the north-east coast of the USA, travelling via Bermuda and arriving in Boston at the beginning of June. The aims of this research passage were to further examine baleen whale distribution and vocalizations during the Atlantic crossing and to explore beaked whale presence and distribution over oceanic seamounts and offshore abyssal waters. The Song of the Whale team conducted 20 days of research effort between 6th of May and 1st of June.

Icelandic whaling in the balance?

Robbie Marsland — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:21:04 +0000

Robbie Marsland

Fri, 05/24/2013

Icelandic fin whaling - an expensive and dangerous hobby, in more ways than one

Robbie Marsland — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:16:57 +0000

Robbie Marsland

Tue, 05/14/2013

It’s been a busy week or so for those following the dying whaling industry in Iceland. The lone Icelandic fin whaler, Kristjan Loftsson’s boats last killed a fin whale almost three years ago in 2010. At the beginning of May he announced plans to send his boats out for another season o

New policy and tech keeps right whales afloat, but there is work left to do

Beth Allgood — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:50:22 +0000

Beth Allgood

Fri, 05/10/2013

Recently, more than 100 North Atlantic right whales were seen off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

While the North Atlantic right whale remains one of the most critically endangered species in the world, sightings are becoming increasingly frequent in this region.

Killing of endangered fin whales looks set to resume in Iceland – despite poor market and international opposition

adintino — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:34:03 +0000

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Tue, 05/07/2013

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The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW www.ifaw.org) has condemned an apparent decision to resume the cruel practice of harpooning endangered fin whales in Iceland.

Kristjan Loftsson, the lone Icelandic whaler responsible for slaughtering 280* fin whales in Icelandic waters in recent years, halted his fin whaling operation for two years but according to Icelandic media reports, plans to start the killing again shortly.

Actor/activist Ted Danson steps up to help whales!

Jeffrey Flocken — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:24:47 +0000

Jeffrey Flocken

Tue, 04/30/2013

Recently, acclaimed actor and activist Ted Danson launched a petition to President Obama asking him to stop seismic airgun testing along the U.S. eastern coast. I had the pleasure of talking with Mr.