Scientists rescue a whale shark from a fishing net in Indonesia
0A whale shark got trapped inside fishing nets while feeding on small silverside baitfish through Indonesian fishermen’s nets. It has been be rescued by researchers from Conservation International. Cenderawasi Bay, Indonesia. Local fishermen are working on modifying the net design to prevents the sharks from entering.
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Harlem Shake in Antarctica – “Shackleton Shake” Sea Shepherd Style!
The Sea Shepherd’s Steve Irwin crew which is defending the whales of the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary took a break to produce their version of Harlem Shake clip. Sea Shepherd expect Operation Zero Tolerance to be so successful that it’ll finish as Japan’s lowest whales kill year in the Antarctic for their …
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David and Goliath – Scuba Diver Looks Tiny next to Huge School of Jack Fish
A huge shoal of jacks (bigeye trevally) gathered together close to scuba diver making this amazing display. They absolutely dwarf the scuba diver. Underwater photographer, Octavio Aburto released a photo titled “David and Goliath” which is so astounding featuring the tornado of fish with the diver. Here’s the image “making …
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100 Million Sharks Killed Annually – CITES decision to restrict sharks and manta rays exports
Calls for action at CITES to prevent species from being traded to extinction. The number of sharks killed each year by commercial fishing is estimated to 100 million. The rate of fishing for shark species exceeds their ability to recover as most of them reproduce late …
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Thousands of sharks close to Florida beaches
Tens of thousands of sharks are seen migrating North along the Florida coast. Authorities closed down beaches in the entire area and kept swimmers out of the water. Usually, sharks are heading north earlier in the year. It’s not clear why this year they are …
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The Coconut Octopus
See how the Coconut Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) is using a coconut shell as a true mobile home. Coconut octopus has an unusual behaviour comparing to other octopuses. Its bipedal walk together with coconut shells and seashells uses are making it a very special and exciting species. Footage by …
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Amazon’s Pink Dolphins in Danger
NYTimes.com has related in its recent article that even though Amazon’s pink dolphins are protected, they are still in danger as local fishermen see a rival in dolphins. Fishermen are slaughtering the animal in the Amazon, for catfish bait. Portugese biologist, Doctor Miguel Migueis who studies dolphin populations …
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Freediving with Sharks – Lesley Rochat
Lesley Rochat is an award winning photographer, filmmaker, conservationist, activist, writer, poet and speaker. She’s successful in all she does. This beautiful lady has a great mind; she chose to use her wide knowledge and skills to be a conservationist rather than a successful well-paid …
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Releasing a Shark from a Hook
This clip is showing a blue shark being released from fishermen’s hook by Pelagic Life members. Pelagic Life is a nonprofit conservation association dedicated to the awareness of pelagic life. They invest many efforts in capturing high-quality images and sharing them to make people aware of …
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Fishermen collected and gut 220 Mobula Rays in Gaza
On February 27th, 220 mobula rays have been spotted dead on a beach in the Gaza strip. The last time these rays were seen in the region was six years ago. It’s still not clear how these mobula rays died in such a large quantity and washed up on the beach in …
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