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animal-welfare2 years ago

Controversial Photo of Florida Man Holding Baby Dolphin Sparks Outrage and Investigation

A baby dolphin in Florida is believed to be dead after a man picked it up to take an Instagram photo. The photo has sparked outrage and caught the attention of law enforcement. Marine biologists suggest that if the dolphin was alive in the photo, it wouldn't have survived for long. The incident violates the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act, which prohibits interference with dolphins, even if they are dead. The individuals involved in the photo are currently not facing criminal charges.

via WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm|
#animal-welfare#baby-dolphin#florida
animals2 years ago

Farewell to Freeway: Southern California's Beloved Sea Lion Passes Away.

Freeway, a sea lion who gained fame for wandering onto a busy freeway in San Diego, has died. SeaWorld San Diego said the animal was euthanized due to a progressive disease that caused his health to deteriorate over time. Freeway had been rescued and rehabilitated by SeaWorld after being found on the freeway median in January 2022. He was released back into the ocean in February but was found wandering again in May and was taken back to SeaWorld. California's sea lions are protected under the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act.

via NBC News|
#animals#euthanized#freeway
environment2 years ago

33 swimmers under investigation for harassing wild dolphins in Hawaii

Federal authorities are investigating a group of swimmers who were caught on camera allegedly harassing a pod of dolphins on Sunday in violation of federal law, officials announced this week. The allegations could put the swimmers in violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, a law enacted in 1972 that makes it illegal to harass wild marine mammals, including dolphins, whales, seals and sea lions. The swimmers have not been publicly identified.

via NBC News|
#dolphins#environment#harassment
environment2 years ago

33 swimmers investigated for harassing dolphins off Hawaii coast

A group of 33 swimmers are being investigated for allegedly harassing a pod of spinner dolphins in Hawaii's Hōnaunau Bay. The swimmers were caught on drone footage aggressively pursuing and corralling the dolphins, violating federal marine laws. The swimmers could face a maximum fine of $20,000 or one year in jail under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Spinner dolphins are nocturnal mammals that hunt for their prey during the night and are known for their acrobatic ability.

via New York Post |
#conservation#dolphins#environment