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Stranded Dolphins Rescued By Beachgoers Now At SeaWorld Orlando For Rehabilitation

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When vacationers and local residents in the Florida Keys caught sight of two dolphins stranded in shallow water, they rushed to help. The dolphins, discovered near the Fiesta Key RV Resort, were struggling for breath when rescuers got to them. A collective effort was made to right the animals and get them to deeper water, however, people quickly noticed that even in deeper water the dolphins could not stay upright without assistance.

After two unsuccessful release attempts, The National Marine Fisheries Service called in the SeaWorld Rescue Team to transport the dolphins to the SeaWorld Orlando facilities to be rehabilitated.

According to the rescue organization, Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder, SeaWorld is the only place in Florida capable of handling dolphin rehabilitation. The nonprofit’s president, Nancy Cooper, stated, “If it wasn’t for SeaWorld, these animals would have been euthanized”.

Thanks to the quick action of bystanders, the story has a happy ending. The dolphins arrived at SeaWorld Orlando and are already able to swim without assistance. The SeaWorld Rescue Team will continue to monitor and treat the animals until they are ready to be released back into the wild.

Heartbreaking Video Shows Dolphin Mourning The Death Of Her Calf

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Earlier this month, a mother dolphin was spotted pushing her dead calf around near the Indian Shores in Pinellas County.

The heartbreaking video was captured by See Through Canoe and shared on their social channels. The video shows the grieving mother visibly upset by the death of her calf.

Mother #dolphin not ready to let go of her dead calf and pushing it through the intracoastal waterway.
It’s hard to say for sure without examination, but the calf may have been hit by a boat. Please don’t assume that because #dolphins are fast that you won’t hit them. #sad pic.twitter.com/Le2MAwvPIB

— See Through Canoe (@SeeThroughCanoe) June 3, 2019

According See Through Canoe, a company that provides canoe tours in the area, the calf may have been hit by a boat. However, the cause of death is still uncertain.

It is a difficult sight to see, but it does provide insight into the emotions of dolphins. Last summer, a killer whale of the southern resident pod was spotted carrying around her own dead calf for over two weeks. A 2018 study showed that dolphins typically surround their dead for hours or days after death on a regular basis, so this behavior is not necessarily uncommon.

It is hoped that the mother can recover emotionally from this experience and rejoin her pod without any problems. Sometimes, these grieving mothers refuse to eat and end up passing away as well. Researchers in the area will continue to monitor the situation for days to come.

Actor Jason Momoa Reacts To Horrendous Video Of Two Fishermen Cutting The Tail Off A Shark

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A recent video of two Icelandic fishermen cutting the tail of a shark before throwing it back into the ocean has sparked massive controversy around the globe and actor Jason Momoa is the latest to speak out on the disturbing video. In a recent Instagram post, Momoa blasts the two fishermen saying what they did was “pure evil” and asked for people to repost the video to catch the guys. The video already has almost 4 million views!

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Follow @savethereef WTF. Fuck these assholes I’m so fucking upset What is wrong with humans I would give anything to catch these idiots FUCK. Please repost to get these fuckers.

A post shared by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies) on Jun 2, 2019 at 9:42am PDT

The original video was screen recorded by Christel Yr Johansen who posted the video to Facebook and shows the two fishermen cutting the tail off, throwing the shark back in the ocean while laughing and joking about what they had done. The two fishermen are crew members at Bildsey SH 65 in Iceland who has since released a statement apologizing and stating that the two crew members have resigned, reported Rúv.

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Video Captures A Group Of Humpback Whales Swimming Next To A Lodge In Canada

Video shows a group of humpback whales swimming right near a camping lodge. A group of people were able to witness the extraordinary moment and capture it on camera.

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One Reddit user commented that this is how humpback whales trap fish to feed. This type of feeding is called bubble net feeding and is a popular way of feeding among humpback whales; however, it is worth noting that not all humpback whale populations know how to bubble net feed.

During bubble net feeding, the humpbacks will gather in a group and circle around a school of fish trapping them in bubbles and creating a net. Then, one whale will sound a feeding call at which point all the whales will swim northwards with mouths open.

The video was originally posted on YouTube by Great Bear Lodge where the visitors were staying.

Great Bear Lodge is a popular accommodation in Canada. The floating lodge is about 50 miles from Port Hardy, British Columbia.

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Good Samaritans Team Up To Save Two Stranded Manatees

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By: Laura O’Brien

A large group of beachgoers had the opportunity to save two lives last Thursday.

The strangers sprung into action as a team when a pair of manatees became stranded on a beach in Naples, Florida. The good samaritans called the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission but decided to take matters into their own hands because FFWC was unable to make it to the beach in a timely manner.

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The adults began to roll the manatees back into deeper waters, and while Amanda Luebke’s children helped their mother and the other adults by digging a trench toward the water. Luebke’s family believed that the manatees must have weighed 400 to 500 pounds. Adult Florida manatees live for 50 to 60 years and weigh a whopping 1,500 to 1,800 pounds. The group worked for hours to save the two manatees, and after quite a bit of effort, the manatees were safely back in deeper waters!

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Rare Footage: Saltwater Crocodile And Shark Share An Afternoon Snack

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About a mile off the coast of Australia, two unlikely species were caught sharing a snack by drone footage.

This drone captured both a shark and a saltwater crocodile feasting side-by-side on a 50-foot humpback whale carcass floating near a sandbar. This is believed to be the first time sharks and a croc have been recorded foraging for food together.

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Vancouver Aquarium Celebrated World Penguin Day With A VERY Special Program

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Vancouver Aquarium and Ocean Wise celebrated World Penguin Day on April 25.

To highlight these waddling animals, they held a special feature program with four of their African penguins. With these four being endangered in the wild, they are part of the aquarium’s Species Survival Program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA.) Since the early 1990s, 95% of African Penguins have disappeared.

The Vancouver Aquarium hosts a daily “Meet a Penguin” not only to enrich the visitor’s experience but to educate them on the challenges these animals face in the wild and how they can help.

A lack of food is one of the challenges penguins face in the wild where the aquarium encourages people to support ocean-friendly causes such as, sustainable seafood.

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Watch This Lone Seal On A Small Patch Of Ice Evade A Pod Of Hunting Orcas

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By: Laura O’Brien

Orca whales are intelligent, graceful mammals; however, their outstanding hunting abilities are what truly set the species apart. Orcas, otherwise known as killer whales, hunt in packs with deadly precision and accuracy. The highly intelligent creatures even use different techniques to attack their prey.

PBS lists some of the hunting techniques which orcas use and teach their young. Orcas use a technique called “wave washing” to get seals that seek refuge on floating ice into the water. The orcas swim quickly toward the ice, speed under it, and use their tails to create a wave that knocks the seal into the water, where the whales can attack. Orcas have a technique for catching small fish called the “carousel”, as well. Using that technique, orcas herd groups of fish into a tight ball, and stun them with their powerful tails. That technique allows the whales to catch large amounts of fish that would usually be too small to bother chasing. Orcas even have techniques that they use against other whales, such as “pod pinning”. In this technique, orcas chase and trap their prey in shallow waters.

The lucky travelers on a Lindblad expedition witnessed an incredible display of orcas’ cunning and prowess in the Grandidier Channel, Antarctica. A videographer captured the terrifying scene as a group of orcas attempt to eat a seal that is perched on a piece of ice. The whales begin to use their “wave washing” technique to get the seal, which the group named Kevin, into the water. The rest of the hunt can be seen in this stunning video.