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Mine-Detecting Dolphins and USS Ponce, Commando “Mothership” in Persian Gulf?
As Iranian saber-rattling raises tensions around the Straits of Hormuz, the US Navy has cancelled plans to decommission the 40 year old USS Ponce (LPD-15), an Austin-class amphibious transport dock ship. Instead the ship is reported to be being refitted to operate as a “mothership” … Continue reading
Cat and Dolphins Playing Together
I am not one for cute pet videos. And I am not a huge fan of cats. Nevertheless, for this video I have to make an exception. The video was shot in at the Theater of the Sea, a marine animal park in … Continue reading
What is happening in the Gulf of Mexico? Public Relations, Dead Turtles and Dolphins
Hundreds of dead dolphins and sea turtles are washing ashore on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. No one knows exactly what is killing them though many point to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill of a year ago. In the mean … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea
Tagged BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, dolphins, Gulf of Mexico, sea turtles
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Whales return to New York City
The New York Daily News reported good news this morning: Whales return to New York City: Massive mammals appearing again in seas near city; draws sightseers
BP Deepwater Horizon – Whales and Dolphins Sick and Dying in the Spill
Sobering aerial video of the scope of the ongoing spill. At around 6:30 there is footage of pods of dead and dying dolphins and a sperm whale caught in the oil. Difficult video to watch but important, nevertheless. BP Slick Covers … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea
Tagged BP, Deepwater Horizon, dolphins, Oil spill, whales
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Pirate Fighting Dolphins?
A wonderful, if odd, account reported by Robert Mackey in the NY Time Lede blog: China Reports Dolphins Foiled Pirate Attack According to a report from China’s official news agency Xinhua, “thousands of dolphins” recently prevented an attack on Chinese … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships
Tagged dolphins, Gulf of Aden, news agency Xinhua, Somali pirates
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