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Animals Portugal

8. November 2023

Less Whaling, More Watching – and It’s Now a Whale Heritage Site!

Once known for its whaling activity, the Azores archipelago, an autonomous region of Portugal, has shifted its economic focus to eco-tourism, conservation, and education.

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Animals Brazil

29. September 2023

More Endangered Whales Are Swimming in These Warm Waters

Brazil’s southern right whale has been under surveillance for the last 15 years, and while experts continue to warn that the endangered species is still in need of protection, reports have seen a growth in numbers in recent years.

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Animals Iceland

4. July 2023

No More Suffering: Whale Hunting Suspended Here

Iceland has momentarily suspended all whale hunting within the country due to animal welfare concerns.

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Animals USA

1. July 2023

Endangered Blue Whale Makes a Big Comeback!

The waters off the coast of Southern California, the United States, are once again home to an increasing number of Pacific blue whales, proof that concerted efforts to protect the marine giant have been successful since the 1970s.

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Animals Chile

4. May 2023

Endangered Species Gets Its Waters Protected

Chile has established a new 100,000-hectare marine protected area for the endangered blue whale.

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Animals USA

27. April 2023

After 52 Years in Captivity, This Orca Is Retiring in Open Waters!

After spending more than half a century in captivity in a theme park in Florida, the United States, an orca whale will soon find its way back to open waters thanks to concerted efforts between a pro-animal philanthropist and an animal rights group.

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Animals Iceland

19. February 2022

This Country Is Waving Goodbye to Whaling

Great news for whales: by the year 2024, all commercial whaling in Iceland will officially cease, the Icelandic government has declared.

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Animals Canada

13. November 2021

Say Hello to the First Whale Sanctuary in This Region

Nova Scotia, Canada will be home to the first North American wild refuge for whales that used to be captive in marine parks, so the large mammals can finally be seen swimming freely in their natural environment.

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Animals Canada

31. October 2021

More Humpback Whale Calves Than Ever in These Waters

There has been a record number of humpback whale calves being born in the Salish Sea, a marginal body of water of the Pacific Ocean, marking a positive news for the impressive mammal’s survival.

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Animals USA

26. July 2021

State Encourages Fishermen to Stop Using Harmful Fishing Gear

The state of California, United States is allocating $1.3 million of its budget to protect sea turtles and marine mammals against swordfish fishing gear - as it is lethal for the underwater population.