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Pygmy killer whale "Tony" released: 11-Jan-2012

2012-01-12T00:15:00.000-08:00

The pygmy killer whale "Tony" was released on 11-Jan-2012.

KOTA KINABALU: The pygmy killer whale which was found stranded on Tanjung Aru beach on Tuesday morning was yesterday released back to the wild.

A group of onlookers cheered when the Sabah Wildlife Department, with the assistance of Dr Lindsay Porter from St. Andrew’s University’s Sea Mammal Research Unit, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa Kota Kinabalu, WWF-Malaysia, Borneo Dream and L.E.A.P (Land, Empowerment, Animal, People), successfully guided the whale onto a stretcher and lifted it to a speedboat to be returned to the sea.

The mammal, which has been named Tony, was discovered by a security personnel of Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa Kota Kinabalu at 7am on Tuesday.

The whale was moved to the resort’s enclosed sea lagoon to protect it from boats and fishermen till it could be freed.

Around 30 to 40 volunteers, comprising divers, surfers, students, hotel guests, staff from WWF-Malaysia and and L.E.A.P., took turns for 15 to 20 minutes each throughout the night to try to feed the mammal and keep it afloat under the supervision of the Sabah Wildlife Department.
Porter, when met yesterday, said the pygmy killer whale probably originated from Sabah waters or adjacent waters.

However, little is known about this species, which belongs to the dolphin family, she said.
“It has been identified from the east coast and Semporna, but we know little about the biology of the animal,” Porter said.

She said the species usually travels in a group of 50 to 100, and the reason the pygmy killer whale got stranded on the beach is unknown.

She believed there could be infections or illnesses that were not visible from its exterior.
Meanwhile, WWF-Malaysia marine conservation chief Ken Kassem said, “We try to make it feel comfortable, regain its energy so that we can release it and give it a fighting chance to survive.

“The pygmy killer whale, around two metres in length, is not juvenile but has not reached its adult size either. “It is hoped that the 30-plus hours rest enabled the whale to recuperate and return to its natural habitat. “The cause of the whale’s stranding is unknown and there is a possibility that it may not survive this ordeal.”

Sabah Wildlife Department director Laurentius Ambu said there was very little that could be done to treat marine animals.

“After a long rest and signs of improvement we felt it was best to release it to the wild.
“We thank Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa and all the volunteers for their support and assistance,” he said.

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa general manager Andrew Steele, who was among the volunteers who swam out to the sea to aid in the release, commended the spirit of care, humanity and community shown by volunteers in effort to save the pygmy killer whale.
“We often forgot about caring and humanity, caring about the environment till something like this happened, which bring us back to a more caring society,” he said.

Read more: http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/01/12/pygmy-killer-whale-released-to-the-wild/#ixzz1jEJm8QWk

Pygmy killer whale "Tony" rescued in Sabah Malaysia: 10-Jan-2012

2012-01-12T00:12:00.000-08:00

The male pygmy killer whale "Tony" stranded on 10-Jan-2012

KOTA KINABALU: A pygmy killer whale, Feresa attenuate, was found stranded on Tanjung Aru beach yesterday morning.

The mammal was discovered on the beach during low tide by a security personnel from Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa at 7am.

He immediately carried the mammal back to the water and monitored it while staff at the resort notified WWF-Malaysia, which in turn asked the Sabah Fisheries Department, Sabah Wildlife Department and Dr Lindsay Porter from St. Andrew’s University’s Sea Mammal Research Unit to assist in rescuing the whale.

Although the mammal bore no visible injuries, its health status was unclear as it appeared weak and listless.
The pygmy killer whale was later moved to the resort’s enclosed sea lagoon to protect it from boats and fishermen until it could be released back to the wild.

A volunteer team from Land, Empowerment, Animal, People (L.E.A.P.) has been formed to monitor and feed the whale.
WWF-Malaysia marine conservation chief Ken Kassem said the appearance of the rare mammal is very exciting as it shows the importance of Sabah waters to marine life and biodiversity.
“We sincerely hope that this particular animal will recover soon and live a long and healthy life,” he said.

The resort will continue to provide assistance to WWF and L.E.A.P while the animal remains at the lagoon.

Read more: http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/01/11/pygmy-killer-whale-beached-at-tg-aru/#ixzz1jEIme2jR

Bottlenose dolphin "Kuro" クロ died at Niigata City Aquarium: 09-Jan-2012

2012-01-12T00:03:00.000-08:00

Bottlenose dolphin "Kuro" died on Niigata City Aquarium on 09-Jan-2012.

(translated)

Niigata City Aquarium "Sea of Marine" is 10 days, a female bottlenose dolphins in the Dolphinarium has been active since its opening in 1990, "Black" photo = = offer announced aquarium died. It is estimated that more than 24 years.

　According to the museum, Black was captured off the coast of Wakayama Prefecture, were raised by the museum over 21 years 7 months. The average life of 7.5 years in the wild dolphins. Treatment was continued to develop kidney disease last fall, 09 at 1:00 pm, with the watchful eye of trainer died.

　In the museum, which had reared their heads and six bottlenose dolphins and Pacific white-sided dolphin, including black, black and up to 10 feet in length. The show has gained popularity Splashing exciting powerful jumping. Mr. Hiroyuki Tsurumaki responsible breeding of dolphins is "about 22 years motor skills of dolphins came to tell visitors cognitive abilities. I really appreciate that," he said

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マリンピア日本海　ショーで２２年活躍　　　

死んだハンドウイルカのクロ（マリンピア日本海提供）
　新潟市水族館「マリンピア日本海」は１０日、１９９０年の開館以来イルカショーで活躍してきたメスのハンドウイルカ「クロ」＝写真は同水族館提供＝が死んだと発表した。２４歳以上と推定される。

　同館によると、クロは和歌山県沖で捕獲され、同館で２１年７か月にわたって飼育された。野生のハンドウイルカの平均寿命は７・５歳。昨年秋に腎臓病を発症して治療を続けていたが、９日午後１時、トレーナーに見守られて息を引き取ったという。

　同館では、クロを含めてハンドウイルカとカマイルカ計６頭を飼育していたが、クロは体長約３メートルと最大。ショーでは豪快な水しぶきをあげる迫力あるジャンプが人気を集めた。イルカの飼育を担当する鶴巻博之さんは「約２２年間にわたってイルカの運動能力、認知能力を来館者に伝えてきた。本当に感謝している」と話していた。

source:

http://sankei.jp.msn.com/region/news/120110/ngt12011018340003-n1.htm

3 Risso's dolphins beach in Taiwan, one survives

2012-01-11T23:35:00.000-08:00

A total of 3 dolphins stranded, two died and one survived. The survivor was taken to National Cheng Kung University's Cetacean Research Center

(translated)
A pattern of abundance of dolphins in Taitung City ran aground in the sea, Coast Guard personnel and caregivers work together to carefully take care of, then it is sent to the successful treatment of the University of ambulance stations.

You Congguang reporter / photographerA pattern of abundance of dolphins stranded in Taitung City seaside place, people find relief quickly notify Coast Guard personnel, because there are only signs of life pattern of the dolphins, Coast Guard personnel immediately notify the conservation officer for helping to Kung University will only sent to rescue dolphins station for treatment, so it back to health, then help it return to the sea.

Following the Orchid Island, Green Island the day before yesterday have stranded whales and dolphins, the abundance in the coastal Taitung City 7 o'clock yesterday morning, four fishermen stranded whales and dolphins found in a bank, immediately notify the Coast Guard Anxun cell phone before 81 Battalion to rescue; Coast Guard personnel found signs of life cetaceans stable, worry about it being frightened, blankets soaked with water, cover on it, and continue to take water poured over moisturizing.

After a 30 minutes, Coast Guard personnel had together will be carried to the sea whales and dolphins, but the only 2 meter long dolphin, because of injuries, with tired, weak travel a bit, but was washed back to shore, in the Shen floating up on the sea.

Taitung County Coast Guard personnel then notify emergency personnel and conservation agriculture at just the success in Taitung University professor of marine and cetacean Wang Jianping assistance.

Wang Jianping stranded cetacean identification only as "pattern Dolphin", is about 2.5 meters, weighs 2 million kilograms of body except tail fin with lacerations, and no other obvious injuries; After assessment, the decision to the injured Wang Jianping the success of the first sent to the University of dolphin aid station for treatment, until the dolphin back to health, then help it return to the sea.

He reminded the well-intentioned people often want to help move stranded whales and dolphins, to be very careful, because many whales and dolphins are weighing hundreds of kilograms of carelessness, but when the move will hurt whales and dolphins; other cetaceans, if illness stranded or injured, even to help them return to the sea, a great chance again stranded, or the first treatment, more appropriate to let them back to the sea.

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1隻花紋海豚在台東市豐里海邊擱淺，海巡人員與保育人員合力細心照料，隨後將牠送往成功大學救護站治療。
記者尤聰光／攝影1隻花紋海豚擱淺台東市豐里海邊發生，民眾發現連忙通知海巡人員救援，因這隻花紋海豚還有生命跡象，海巡人員立即通知保育人員協助，合力將這隻海豚送往成功大學救護站進行治療，等牠恢復健康，再協助牠返回海中。
繼蘭嶼、綠島前天有鯨豚擱淺後，台東市豐里海邊昨天早上7點多，有4名釣友發現1隻鯨豚擱淺岸邊，立即打手機通知海巡署岸巡81大隊前來救援；海巡人員發現鯨豚生命跡象穩定，擔心牠受到驚嚇，用棉被浸海水，覆蓋在牠身上，並不斷取海水澆淋保濕。

過了30分鐘，海巡人員原本合力將鯨豚抬到海中，但大這隻2公尺長的海豚，因為受傷，加上體力不支，虛弱的游了一下，又被沖回岸邊，在海面上載浮載沉。

隨後海巡人員緊急通知台東縣農業處保育人員及剛好人在台東的成功大學海洋與鯨豚中心教授王建平協助。

王建平鑑定這隻擱淺的鯨豚為「花紋海豚」，長約2.5公尺、重達2百公斤，全身除尾鰭有撕裂傷外，沒有其他明顯外傷；經評估後，王建平決定把受傷的海豚先送往成功大學救護站進行治療，等到海豚恢復健康，再協助牠返回海中。

他提醒好心民眾常想要幫忙搬移擱淺的鯨豚，要很小心，因不少鯨豚都重達上百公斤，稍一不慎，搬移時反而會讓鯨豚受傷；另鯨豚若因病或受傷擱淺，就算幫牠們重回大海，再次擱淺的機率很大，還是先治療，再讓牠們重返大海較妥當。

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Bottlenose dolphin "Bo Jingles" dies at TMMSN: 06-Jan-2012

2012-01-11T23:34:00.001-08:00

We are still in a bit of shock but unfortunately "Bo" our most recent patient passed away suddenly late this afternoon. We were all aware that Bo was very sick and he was being treated for pneumonia, however with the sudden passing it is likely that there were additional contributing factors to his stranding and subjection to shark attack. We hope that we are able to identify these underlying factors and will share them with you as they become available.

source:

http://tmmsn.org/rescue_rehab/rescue_profile/PI257/PI257.htm

Bottlenose Dolphin "Flo" dies at Dolphinarium Brugge: 06-Jan-2012

2012-01-11T23:33:00.000-08:00

(translated)

Flo deceased dolphin in Boudewijn Seapark Bruges
Friday, January 6, 2012 at 1:04 p.m.

Bruges - On the night of 5 died on January 6 dolphin Flo Boudewijn Seapark Bruges, after one week of intense treatment for a tooth infection. Flo dolphin was a female dolphin was born in July 1998 in Bruges dolphinarium.

The vet suggested early December 2011 that a severe tooth infection was Flo. This was not the first time: Flo was a "bad" teeth born. In the past they have often successfully treated for this. On Dec. 18 at Florida were two teeth removed to combat the inflammation. Since then gave Flo antibiotics. This proved insufficient effect. Flo wanted by the inflammation does not eat enough.

After x-rays and blood of Flo's jaw and teeth, the vet decided in consultation with other specialists dolphins, heavy antibiotics to be administered along with vitamin supplements. The team of caregivers dolphinarium Flo treated twice daily medication for her hand, and fish to water. This intense treatment was fixed 2 times clockwise every day done, even during the holidays. Thursday was Flo's blood levels and temperature are normal. There was no indication that Flo would not get through the night. The dejection of the trainers was great when Flo was found dead this morning in the basin.

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Dolfijn Flo overleden in Boudewijn Seapark in Brugge

vrijdag 06 januari 2012 om 13u04

Brugge - In de nacht van 5 op 6 januari overleed dolfijn Flo in Boudewijn Seapark in Brugge, na een wekenlange intense behandeling tegen een tandontsteking. Dolfijn Flo was een vrouwtjesdolfijn die in juli 1998 geboren werd in het Brugse dolfinarium.

De dierenarts stelde begin december 2011 vast dat Flo een zware tandontsteking had. Dit was niet de eerste keer: Flo werd met een ‘slecht’ gebit geboren. In het verleden werd zij al vaker met succes hiervoor behandeld. Op 18 december werden bij Flo 2 tanden getrokken om de ontsteking tegen te gaan. Sindsdien kreeg Flo antibiotica. Deze bleken onvoldoende effect te hebben. Door de ontsteking wou Flo niet meer voldoende eten. Na bloedafname en röntgenfoto’s van Flo’s kaak en tanden besliste de dierenarts in samenspraak met enkele andere dolfijnen-specialisten, om zwaardere antibiotica toe te dienen, samen met extra vitaminen. Het team verzorgers van het dolfinarium behandelde Flo twee maal per dag om haar handmatig medicatie, vis en water te geven. Deze intense behandeling werd elke dag klokvast 2 keer gedaan, ook tijdens de feestdagen. Donderdag waren Flo’s bloedwaarden en temperatuur nog normaal. Er was geen enkele indicatie dat Flo de nacht niet zou doorkomen. De verslagenheid bij de trainers was dan ook groot toen Flo deze morgen dood werd aangetroffen in het bassin.

http://kw.knack.be/west-vlaanderen/nieuws/algemeen/dolfijn-flo-overleden-in-boudewijn-seapark-in-brugge/article-4000027240172.htm

Captive Dolphin Escapes from Delphinus Xcaret: 05-Jan-2012

2012-01-11T23:28:00.000-08:00

The dolphin escaped on Jan 5th, 2012 and has been identified only as a captive born individual.

(translated)

Jacqueline Perez / SIPSE
CANCUN, Q. Roo .- Sara Rincon Gallardo, president of the Humane Society, reported to the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa), the disappearance of a young dolphin dolphinarium facilities are located in the park Xcaret.

Rincón Gallardo received a complaint, the source would not reveal for fear of reprisals, the disappearance of the whale that was taken out to sea for as he said, receive training, but the animal has been in captivity since birth, is escaped. To 16 hours on Thursday had not been found, and try to locate it by helicopter.

The complaint focuses on knowledge is made by the delegate of Profepa, Pineapple Guy Herrera, the disappearance of animal and to review the conditions of the dolphins in the more than 10 dolphin found in the state of Quintana Roo, and that to do this type of management, you need a permit from the Department of Wildlife of SEMARNAT.

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Jacqueline Pérez/SIPSE
CANCÚN, Q.Roo.- Sara Rincón Gallardo, presidenta de la Sociedad Protectora de Animales, denunció ante la Procuraduría Federal de Protección al Ambiente (Profepa), la desaparición de un delfín joven del delfinario cuyas instalaciones se ubican en el parque Xcaret.

Rincón Gallardo recibió una denuncia, cuya fuente no quiso revelar por temer a represalias, de la desaparición del cetáceo que fue sacado a mar abierto para, según se dijo, recibir entrenamiento; sin embargo el animal que ha permanecido en cautiverio desde su nacimiento, se escapó. Hasta las 16 horas de este jueves no había sido encontrado, y tratan de localizarlo por helicóptero.

La denuncia se enfoca a que se haga del conocimiento del delegado de la Profepa, Guy Piña Herrera, la desaparición del animal y que se revisen las condiciones de los delfines en los más de 10 delfinarios que se encuentran en el estado de Quintana Roo, ya que para hacer este tipo de manejo , se necesita un permiso de la Dirección General de Vida Silvestre de la Semarnat.

source:

http://www.sipse.com/noticias/139074-escapa-delfin-cautiverio-delfinario-xcaret.html

Dec 9th, 2011 - Tiku Gives Birth at Kagoshima Aquarium

2011-12-23T19:21:00.000-08:00

Tiku gave birth on 09-Dec-2011 but the calf died on 13-Dec-2011.

　According to the museum, the results of an autopsy Kagoshima University Faculty of Agriculture veterinary, nursing badly weakened, will not be able to swim to breathe underwater, apparently drowned. The body has many flaws that were identified and we have seen, such as tank against the wall.

　Was also initially seen as a female, the result of observation and was found to be male. Characteristic of female dolphins have milk, "milk groove" was found in the original tank, and the results examined in detail, it was scratched.

　Chief marine animal exhibits Nobutaka Kubo, "potentially affected the feeding damage. Want to consider measures to support the future and how the dolphins that horse," he said. Kurosawa [Keitaro]

source:

http://mainichi.jp/area/kagoshima/news/20111217ddlk46040623000c.html

Nov 28th, 2011 - Morgan Moves to Loro Parque

2011-12-23T19:19:00.000-08:00

At this very moment, orca Morgan is being transported from Dolfinarium Harderwijk to international airport Schiphol Amsterdam.

Around 8:00 AM local time, Morgan was lifted from her pool in her custom-fitted sling.

Around 9:30 AM the truck left the gate of the Dolfinarium, where press were present and staff were giving her a round of applause. In interviews, they view Morgan as a miracle, starting out as a severely underweight (430 kilos) emaciated little whale, who transformed into a healthy and active girl, weighing close to 1400 kilos!

She will be flown this afternoon to Tenerife, where she will hopefully soon be introduced to the other animals.

Nov 19th, 2011 - 25 dolphins exported from Solomon's to China

2011-12-23T19:15:00.000-08:00

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Solomon Star, Sept. 3, 2011) – In the Solomons, about 25 bottlenose dolphins worth millions of dollars will be exported out of the country destined for China, Tuesday next week.

This was revealed to the Solomon Star yesterday by Earth Island Institute regional director and dolphin activist Lawrence Makili.

[PIR editor’s note: "The Solomons government banned live dolphin export trade in 2003 following an outcry over a consignment of 28 bottlenose dolphins to an aquatic park in Mexico. Activists claim at least 12 of the dolphins died. Mr. Satu, who was involved in the exports to Mexico, fought the ban and won a landmark court ruling December 2007, that paved the way for dolphin exports to resume. After the court ruling, the government was swift to change its position on the trade. It has allowed the capture and export of up to 100 bottlenose dolphins a year. The 11 dolphins are estimated to be sold for $660,000 if they are each priced at $60,000 as was the case with the seven previous exported dolphins. The Government collects 25 per cent duty on the shipment." See story.]

Mr. Makili said he has received reports that Dr. Badley Anita who operates a dolphin business on Mbugana Island, Central Province was planning the export.

It was understood the Ministry of Environment issued an export license to Dr. Anita on Thursday this week.

However, Mr. Makili said this was done illegally as the Fisheries Ministry has not issued any business license to dolphin operators this year.

Therefore, Mr. Makili said the Environment Ministry has issued an illegal license to an illegal business operator.

"Under whose directive was the license issued for the export," Mr. Makili questioned. The Fisheries Ministry has never given a dolphin business license to dolphin operators this year but yet the Environment Ministry sees fit to allocate an export license to Dr Anita."

Mr. Makili said the planned export would have a negative impact on the two proposed canneries Don Wong and Frabelle tuna companies that were planning to establish in the country.

In April this year, members of Don Wong held a meeting with the Government about their interest in operating in the country. And one of the main issues discussed was to address the issue of dolphin trade in the country. Mr. Makili said the planned export could jeopardize efforts of tuna investment in the country.

Meanwhile, Mr. Makili challenged the Minister of Environment to step in and revoke the permit.

"I’m calling on the minister to step in and investigate this matter because why does the ministry issue an export license for dolphins to be exported to benefit only a few people; a decision that could risk a tuna cannery that aims to provide thousands of jobs for Solomon Islanders," Mr. Makili said.

Attempts to talk with officials from both ministries and Dr Anita were unsuccessful when this paper went to press last night.

In 2007, 28 live dolphins were also exported to Dubai; four years after a similar shipment to Mexico sparked an international outcry in 2003.

The Government lifted a four-year ban on the trade of dolphins in 2007 although there was a public outcry from local and international conservation groups against exportation of live dolphins.

Solomon Star: http://www.solomonstarnews.com/
Copyright © 2011 Solomon Star. All Rights Reserved

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http://archives.pireport.org/archive/2011/september/09-07-08.htm

Nov 12th, 2011 - Ikaika is moved from Marineland to SWC

2011-12-23T19:12:00.000-08:00

It took a crane and a fleet of transport trucks to do it, but Ikaika the orca whale has returned home from Marineland to San Diego.

SeaWorld San Diego had loaned Ikaika to Marineland of Niagara Falls, Ont., in 2006 in exchange for four beluga whales. But SeaWorld's parent company launched legal action last year to secure Ikaika's return, according to the Niagara Falls Review.
The Ontario Court of Appeal agreed in September that the whale should be sent back to California.

Ikaika was removed from Marineland in a complicated procedure on Saturday night. Video is available on the Review's website.

"The transport went perfectly and (Ikaika) is in the water in San Diego now, swimming with the park's other whales," said Fred Jacobs, a spokesman for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment.

source:
http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/2011/11/whale-leaves-marineland-for-san-diego.html

Oct 30th, 2011 - Tapeko gives birth at Brookfield Zoo, the calf does not survive

2011-12-23T19:09:00.000-08:00

A bottlenose dolphin died within minutes of being born at the Brookfield Zoo early this morning, officials said.

The male calf was born at 6:51 a.m. to Tapeko, the zoo's 29-year-old dolphin after about three hours of labor, officials from the Brookfield Zoo said in a statement.

The mother began showing signs two days ago that she was close to going into labor, officials said. After that the staff began watching her around the clock, according to the zoo. At about 4:00 a.m. today, Tapeko started into full labor. Immediately after birth, the calf showed little movement and signs of weakness, according to the zoo.

source:

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-10-30/news/chi-newborn-dolphin-dies-at-brookfield-zoo-minutes-after-birth-20111030_1_dolphin-calf-tapeko-mike-adkesson

Oct 19th, 2011 - Lulu, Commerson's dolphin, dies at Toba Aquarium

2011-12-23T19:07:00.000-08:00

(translated): Early hours of October 19, 2011, the Commercon's dolphin "Lulu" has died.

"Lulu" is 55 minutes 5:00 am on June 29, 2011, a female, "Lara," male and "Kai" is between a baby born.

Showed signs of ill was 16 days. Usually not seen too often seen feeding two hours, but continued to observe the staff from 17 am, could not be verified at all subsequent lactation. Blood tests taken from the tank was carried out in the afternoon, it was terrible condition even slight anemia with a low protein liver function. Therefore, the injection of antibiotics, animal by gavage catheter Milk (for heal, forcing it to swallow food) again carried back to the tank.
Then, while I watched the nightly observations, as seen in the figure Ninamashita suckle your mother cuddled. I thought recovery was going to be able to confirm feeding steadily from morning until 18 at night, around 3:00 am May 19 unfortunately, died.

"Lulu" was a difficult birth, but births take about two hours, in children born to healthy firm was also increasing steadily feeding weight. In September, 1000 We recruit applicants through nearly nicknamed "Lulu" has arrived at a cute name. You swim around the tank with the mother to healthy, playing with bubbles made or issued by his breath, and more recently by the glass and forth to see how the audience's, curious Aquarium Sorry just had been very popular for.

Cause of death is unknown for the moment clearly. Future, a variety of tests performed by dissection.

To date, "Lulu" everyone who watched the growth of Thank you very much.

source:

http://www.aquarium.co.jp/news/2011/2011ruru-huhou.html

Oct 1st, 2011 - Terry, bottlenose, dies at Six Flags California

2011-12-23T19:05:00.001-08:00

VALLEJO (CBS SF) – A longtime resident bottlenose dolphin at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo passed away Saturday. She was 51 years old, park officials said.

Terry, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, died late Saturday night, far exceeding the expected dolphin lifespan of 25 years.

Park officials said she was the park’s oldest dolphin of her kind and one of the oldest dolphins living in a North American marine mammal facility.

Terry had been with the park since its Redwood City days, before it moved to its Vallejo site in 1985. Park staff said visitors didn’t notice that Terry was older than other dolphins except that she had lost most of her teeth.

Her training staff said in the past few years she slowed down but stayed active, keeping up with her favorite activities such as sleeping and swimming with her fin holding a small hoop.

Staff said she stayed agile and friendly, continuing through old age to wave, kiss and hug the audience and wow them with her air spin and squirt gun moves.

Her cause of death is pending a necropsy, but her caretakers predict old age was the only thing stopping Terry.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is located at 1001 Fairgrounds Drive in Vallejo.

source:

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2011/10/04/oldest-dolphin-at-six-flags-in-vallejo-dies/

Sep 20th, 2011 - Harley, spinner dolphin, died at Mote

2011-12-23T19:01:00.000-08:00

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium has announced the death of Harley, a female spinner dolphin.She stranded on Mustang Island, Texas, in April of 2004. Rescuers took her to the University of Texas Marine Science Institute for rehabilitation.

The National Marine Fishers Service said she could never survive in the wild due to her young age and a chronic stomach condition.

Dolphins usually stay with their mothers three to six years.

Harley came to live at Mote in March of 2005.

Mote is planning a necropsy to determine the cause of death.

Spinner dolphons typically live in deep water far from shore. Harley provided researchers a rare glimpse into the species.

The death has led Mote to close its dolphin lagoon area and nearby gift shop.

Mote said it is also monitoring a second dolphin that shared the tank with Harley, Moonshine.

Mote is accepting donations in memory of Harley.

source

http://www.baynews9.com/article/news/2011/september/317863/Harley-the-dolphin-dies-at-Mote-Marine?cid=rss

Sep 20th, 2011 - Dolphins, Whales Delivered to POW Wuhan

2011-12-23T18:57:00.001-08:00

(translated) Yangtze River Daily News (Reporter correspondent Wang HY Yi Yuan Yang Ping Lan Jing) left arm around the king of polar - polar bear, right hand holding Antarctic emperor - Emperor penguins. July 29, Wuhan people stay at home, you can achieve in Wuhan Polar Polar Ocean World Tour, the museum block price of $ 150.

Yesterday, after more than three hours after air trip, nine dolphins airborne by charter flights from Wuhan, Dalian, Wuhan Polar Sea to become the world's first marine "immigrants", accompanied by eight seals. Later, polar bears, emperor penguins will each airborne Wuhan. It is understood that the charter is one of Asia's largest marine mammal aquatic collective transport operations, charter cost is only $ 10 million.

Yesterday, Wuhan Polar Ocean World, announced the museum block price of $ 150. Half-price for children and the old man practice, parents can carry a 1.2 m free admission for children.

It is understood that the museum is located in East Lake exit Panlongcheng Third Ring, now available directly to the museum's bus lines to 291,296. It is reported that the new bus route 216 (the starting point: Wujiashan), 563 (starting point: Wuhan Ferry Terminal), and also scenic tourist routes will be opened this month.

Meanwhile, the public can log on Polar official website, online booking tickets.

◇ animal stars "long shot"

At 1320 hours yesterday, from a special transport aircraft landed at Qingdao, Wuhan Tianhe Airport, opened the cabin door, a maritime atmosphere walking towards me.

Reporters saw 9 dolphins in six bottlenose dolphins for the wide-kiss, dolphin family is the most beautiful one, length 3 m, the average weight of 500 pounds, color gray shiny, round head and kiss wide body full; only accounted for the other three spotted dolphin, sub-compact, all looks handsome. At the same time, most of the dolphins body wrapped in cloth, only the head sticking out, his eyes widened seal is watching reporters.

Wipe oil body wrap anti-disfigured

Dolphins professional breeders, due to air travel for up to more than three hours, the aircraft can not carry too much water, dolphin skin has been particularly delicate, the staff had to apply a thick layer of oil dolphin, and during transport They kept pouring water for the moisture to reduce evaporation and prevent them for the dry skin and "disfigured."

Head all the way to the green light does not enjoy privileges "motion sickness"

How to prevent dolphins, seals, transit does not "motion sickness" mean? This allows staff pains.

According to museum staff, high speed from the airport to the Polar Ocean World of roads, in order to shorten travel time, police clear the way for their full, all the way to the green light, the treatment to the head level.

Meanwhile, the animal stars of the customs gate, after the animal quarantine department, special vehicles to 70 km / hour speed balance forward, carefully, to prevent the dolphins "motion sickness" or a collision with the box and injured.(original) 长江商报消息本报讯（记者袁阳平通讯员王红缨易兰静）左手搂着极地之王——北极熊，右手牵着南极皇帝——帝王企鹅。本月29日，武汉市民足不出户，就可在武汉极地海洋世界实现南北极之旅，该馆全票价格为150元。

昨日，经过3个多小时空中之旅后，9只海豚乘包机从大连空降武汉，成为武汉极地海洋世界首批海洋“移民”，同行的还有8头海豹。后期，北极熊、帝王企鹅也将逐一空降武汉。据了解，此次包机是亚洲最大规模的一次海洋水生哺乳动物集体转运行动，仅包机费用就耗资100万元。

昨日，武汉极地海洋世界宣布，该馆全票价格为150元。儿童及老者实行半价优惠，家长可携带1名1.2米以下儿童免费入园。

据了解，该馆位于东西湖区三环线盘龙城出口处，目前可直接到达该馆的公交线路为291、296。据悉，新的公交线路216（起点：吴家山）、563（起点：武汉客运港）及景区旅游专线也将于本月底开通。

同时，市民还可登录极地官网，网上预订门票。

◇动物明星“长镜头”

昨日13时20分，来自青岛的专用运输机降落在武汉天河机场，打开机舱舱门，一股海洋的气息迎面扑来。

记者看到，9只海豚中有6只为宽吻瓶鼻海豚，是海豚家庭中最漂亮的一种，体长3米，平均体重500斤，肤色灰黑发亮，头圆吻阔，体态饱满；另外3只是占斑原海豚，个子小巧，各个长得俊俏。同时，海豚身体大半用布包裹着，仅头部露在外面，海豹则瞪大着眼睛注视着记者。

抹润滑油全身包裹防破相

海豚专业饲养人员介绍，由于空中旅程长达3个多小时，飞机上不能携带太多海水，海豚皮肤又特别娇嫩，工作人员不得不为海豚涂抹一层厚厚的润滑油，并在运输过程中不停地为它们淋海水保湿，以减少水分蒸发，防止它们因皮肤干燥而“破相”。

享首长礼遇一路绿灯不“晕车”

如何防止海豚、海豹运输途中不“晕车”呢？这让工作人员煞费苦心。

据该馆工作人员介绍，从机场高速到极地海洋世界的公路上，为缩短行车时间，警车为其全程开道，一路绿灯，该待遇达到了首长级别。

同时，动物明星们出了海关闸口，经动物部门检疫后，特制的运输车以70公里/小时的速度平衡前行，小心翼翼，防止海豚“晕车”或与箱体发生碰撞而受伤。

Sep 20th, 2011 - Calf at Enoshima Aquarium Named

2011-12-23T18:54:00.000-08:00

The calf born to "Serious" has been named Hope ホープ

Bottlenose dolphin was born on May 24 (male) is "Hope" decision, the Humboldt penguin, a child born on February 19 "secondary", the child was born on February 21, "Nozomi" (which gender unknown) was named.

Became the godfather, the two years Mr. Takahashi, Rin (bottlenose dolphin, "Hope"), says 7-year-old National Lottery flat statement (Humboldt penguin "secondary"), Mr. Cai far Tsuboi, 12 years (Humboldt penguin "Nozomi") of 3 people, and stuffed animals from each named director Hori, Annual Passport is available at Enoshima Aquarium for one year, we have a present photo.

The children decided the nickname, the penguin pool, each of our breeding pool at Dolphin Stadium show.

Data on dolphin nicknamed Hope was born in spring (m)
Length 150cm Birthday May 24, 2011 (estimated)
Weight 50kg (estimated)
Pal's father captive bottlenose IV · serious mother. Serious and the mother while swimming with friends, with the pectoral fin Ai, and how you communicate, you can see we are taking the breast well.

http://www.enosui.com/newsentry.php?eid=00340

Sep 12th, 2011 - Nalu Gives Birth at Dolfinarium Harderwijk

2011-09-16T08:46:00.001-07:00

AMSTERDAM - The Dolphinarium dolphin Nalu has given birth to a healthy young. Although the first days after childbirth are critical for mothers and young carers and veterinarians are very satisfied with the first night. The baby is visible to the public.

The young suckle well and mother is very vigilant and alert. The genus has not been established. Caregivers observe the next day 24 hours a day. They look especially on breathing, suckling and the general behavior of Nalu and her cub.

Just after 22:30 on Monday 12 September of the Dolphinarium night guards discovered early childbirth. More than one hour later, just before noon, swam around a little babydolfijntje between 22 other dolphins in their habitat. Caretakers and night watchmen were witnessing the birth. Because the habitat of dolphins both above and under water can be seen, both visitors and carers and young mothers clearly.

SOURCE; http://www.telegraaf.nl/reiskrant/eropuit/10540650/__Babydolfijntje_te_zien_bij_Dolfinarium__.html?p=6,1

Sep 12th, 2011 - Pilot Whale 300 Moves to SeaWorld Orlando

2011-09-16T08:39:00.000-07:00

The two remaining survivors of a pilot whale stranding near Cudjoe Key in May have been reunited at SeaWorld of Orlando.

The 1,010-pound adult female known as 300 was placed in a sling and lifted by crane into a truck equipped with a water-filled tank for transport from the Marine Mammal Conservancy in Key Largo to Orlando late Sunday.

SeaWorld said the marine mammal made the trip without incident. The whale has been placed in a pool with 301, the pilot whale calf that was transported from the Marine Mammal Conservancy to SeaWorld in late July.

A total of 23 pilot whales stranded May 5 off Cudjoe Key. Most died at the scene, but two adult males were healthy enough to be returned to deep water.

Five remaining whales were transported to the MMC for treatment, but three were either euthanized or died, leaving 300 and 301.

301 was the youngest survivor. It's been renamed Fredi by SeaWorld and weighs about 900 pounds. Apparently healthy, Fredi was deemed too young to have learned survival skills essential to survive in the open water.

The larger animal, 12 feet long, suffers from curvature of the spine and lung problems. "Her injuries are too severe to withstand the rigors of survival in the wild," according to Micah Brodsky, MMC's staff veterinarian.

SOURCE: http://www.keysnet.com/2011/09/14/377689/second-stranded-pilot-whale-arrives.html

Sep 5th, 2011 - Harbor Porpoise Stranded, Rescued by Vancouver Aquarium

2011-09-16T08:34:00.000-07:00

On September 5th, a harbour porpoise was admitted to MMR. The approximate two month old, male porpoise was found stranded on Cortez Island and was flown to the centre for rehabilitaion. He was kept comfortable in his own pool and held up with a floatation device built especially for porpoises, with staff and volunteers working around the clock to save this little marine mammal. Despite all the hard efforts and exeptional care he was given, his tiny body was no longer able to keep fighting and we lost him on September 7th. A full necropsy will be performed by the Animal Health Centre

SOURCE: http://www.facebook.com/vammrc

Sep 5th, 2011 - Nea Dies at Brookfield Zoo in Freak Accident

2011-09-16T08:32:00.001-07:00

The youngest of Brookfield Zoo’s seven dolphins died Monday in what zoo officials called a “freak accident,” apparently as a result of a fractured skull from a collision with another dolphin.

The accident happened just before Nea, a 4-year-old Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, was due to perform in the zoo’s 1 p.m. show.

No one saw what happened, but her trainers heard a loud pop and jumped into the water. They found Nea unresponsive and attempted CPR. Veterinary staff arrived within 10 minutes to assist, but they were not able revive the dolphin.

Preliminary results of an animal autopsy performed later Monday indicated a fractured skull. Zoo experts believe that Nea received her fatal injuries from colliding with another dolphin rather than a hard fixed object, which would have caused scrapes or bruises.

“We checked for all those signs, and there was absolutely nothing else there,” said Bill Zeigler, senior vice president of animal care and collections. “So whatever she hit, it was a soft object. It wasn’t the side of a pool which would be hard. That kind of abrasion would have shown up.”

Five of the seven dolphins are younger, Zeigler said. “They’re like a bunch of kids running around. We just think they happened to collide.”

Nea’s death “devastated” the workers who cared for her, said Rita Stacey, curator of marine mammals.

“She was a wonderful animal to work with. Anybody who had worked with her just instantly fell in love with her. She was a very fun-loving, very cooperative animal. She always wanted to work with and play with the trainers,” Stacey said.

Shows were canceled but will resume Tuesday.

SOURCE: http://www.suntimes.com/7490215-417/dolphin-dies-in-freak-accident-at-brookfield-zoo.html

Aug 30th, 2011 - Beluga Birth at Marineland Canada

2011-09-16T08:27:00.000-07:00

Acadia has given birth to a male calf at Marineland Canada. This is the second calf to be born at the park and two more belugas are expected to give birth soon.

Aug 26th, 2011 - Three Dolphins Arrive to Fushun Royal Sea World

2011-09-16T08:24:00.000-07:00

(translated)

Yesterday, four 3-year-old juvenile bottlenose dolphin arrived from Osaka, Japan, which the Royal marine theme park in Fushun, autistic children will be treated.

　　At 6:00 pm, after 5 hours of death in the face, four from Japan, "doctor" arrived in Shenyang.

　　This 4 "Japanese doctor", is actually in Japan after a specially trained dolphins, a special trip to the Royal marine theme park Fushun, treatment for autistic children.

　　Royal Marine Fushun joint newspaper theme park, free for the poor treatment of children with autism, registration hotline :024 -96 006.

　　"Dolphin doctor" to the

　　"To! Finally arrived!" 6 o'clock yesterday evening, direct from Osaka, Japan, Shenyang Tao Xian airport "Dolphin doctor" plane, arrive on time.

　　The airport staff and correspondents who are most worried about is the "Dolphin doctor" safety, although the Dolphins are mammals, like people breathing with lungs, but the dolphins live year round in the sea, leaving the water the longer the more dangerous.

　　Open the door view, four dolphins breathe normally and safely.

　　Random from Japan to Shenyang, Japan Matsushima marine animal experts said the dolphin transport, using the "wet transport" and "dry shipping" mixed mode of transport. Arrive at the airport from Osaka, Japan, using the "wet transport", Dolphin is the first ride in air-conditioned van with a power refrigerated trucks, refrigerated transport containers on board to keep the water temperature at 20 degrees Celsius.

　　After arriving at the airport in Japan, four dolphins were packed in 5 meters in length, width and height of 1 meter a special cage, covered the following sponges, transportation, dolphin received a sedative injection. In order to ensure the body's moisture dolphin, dolphin staff who need to give Vaseline and covered in dolphins towels soaked with water, stop water.
　　"Dolphin doctor" trained six months

　　The four dolphins, the marine theme park to the Royal Fushun is to give visitors not only bring joy, more important is the treatment of autism in children.

　　To the new "medical" skills more than the original "Doctor" skills, particularly the Royal marine theme park in Japan, these four dolphins arranged for up to six months of professional training.

　　Accompany children to tease, to protect children's safety, reducing the range of motion, and the children kiss, touch, are "dolphin doctors' training courses in Japan.

　　In addition, "Dr. Dolphin," and also learn to refuse, children in contact with the dolphins in order to control the process of emotional needs, but also to prevent contact with autistic children because the dolphins were too happy when you are in emotional harm. Dolphins have refused to step by step, to a large extent to protect the children's feelings are not hurt.

　　Free treatment of poor children

　　Since October 2010, the Fushun Royal Marine theme park began to carry out the "Dolphin doctors' treatment of children with autism project has more than 100 autistic children for the service, receiving treatment in children, has 13 Children made significant therapeutic effect.

　　Currently, an autistic children in this month of treatment costs around $ 5000, generally require treatment for 2 months to see results. The cost for some children with autism, family difficulties, it is difficult to bear. In order to make family difficult for autistic children can be "dolphin doctors' treatment, the newspaper with the cooperation of Fushun Royal marine theme park, free for the destitute families of children with autism treatment.

　　Application requirements:

　　Liaoning province that holds poor, children with autism, through the newspaper and the Royal marine theme park, after passing the examination, you can get, "Dr. Dolphin" 2 months of free treatment.

SOURCE: http://www.ln.chinanews.com/html/2011-08-27/325786.html

Aug 25th, 2011 - Skyla, a beluga, gave birth at Marineland Canada

2011-08-25T17:30:00.001-07:00

Skyla has given birth to a female calf at Marineland of Canada. The calf was born on the 25th of August.

Aug 24th, 2011 - Bailey Gave Birth at Parc Asterix

2011-08-25T17:25:00.000-07:00

original annoucement, French
Nous avons la joie et le bonheur de vous apprendre l'arrivée d'un nouveau membre au sein de la famille Parc Astérix !! Un bébé mâle dauphin est né cette nuit à 00h25. Le petit et sa mère, Baily, se portent très bien. N'oubliez pas de voter, juste au dessus, pour lui trouver un petit nom. ;)

translated, English

We have the joy and happiness to tell you the arrival of a new member of the family Parc Asterix! A male baby dolphin was born at 0:25 that night. Little and his mother, Baily, are doing very well. Do not forget to vote, just above, to find him a pet name. ;)...

The park is holding a naming contest on their Facebook page. Name choices for the male calf are: Naska, Bahis & Boreas

SOURCE: http://www.facebook.com/parcasterix

Aug 23rd, 2011 - Cometta Gives Birth at SeaWorld California

2011-08-25T17:23:00.000-07:00

Cometta gave birth to a calf on the morning on 23-Aug-2011. The sex of the calf is unknown and its believed the calf was a natural conception. Possible sires are either Crunch (most likely) or Deke.

Aug 23rd, 2011 - Joséphine, a bottlenose dolphin, dies at Marineland Antibes

2011-08-25T17:13:00.000-07:00

(translated)
The park Marineland in Antibes announced the death of Josephine, the dolphin's oldest park, at the age of 38. The animal died "following a kidney disease associated with advanced age." She was the star of the film of Luc Besson , The Big Blue, and a particular shot the final scene with Jean-Marc Barr.

This is sad news, which reminds us that time passes, even in the marine world. Josephine, the dolphin who played "the most technically challenging scenes" in The Big Blue by Luc Besson released in 1988, died at Antibes, in the park Marineland where she lived since 1979. Actor Jean-Marc Barr, interviewed by Nicematin.fr, said the disappearance of his "colleague": "I can not forget my meeting with Josephine. Together, we experienced a great adventure. We wrote a great story. We have pleasure to people. "He says it is the improvisation of Josephine, who did not follow the pattern set, which makes" the final scene of [Big Blue] so poetic. "

The capture of animals to populate the parks is prohibited since 1985, Josephine had helped to populate Marineland, which was shot on film: she was a mother and grandmother of many smaller dolphins.

SOURCE: http://news.celemondo.com/2011/08/josephine-la-star-du-grand-bleu-quitte-les-oceans-a-lage-de-38-ans/

Aug 20th, 2011 - Caroline (R300) needs a new home

2011-08-25T17:11:00.000-07:00

MARATHON -- A 12-foot pilot whale needs a new home: The female whale, known as 300, this week was declared non-releasable by the National Marine Fisheries Service because of injuries suffered in a May stranding off the Lower Keys.

The whale, estimated to weigh about 1,800 pounds, remains under the care of volunteers at the Marine Mammal Conservancy facility in Key Largo.

“The whale is showing signs of improvement but is unlikely to completely recover,” said Erin Fougeres, a Fisheries Service marine-mammal administrator.

The whale of unknown age suffers from scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, and lung damage. Those injuries render her “unable to dive and forage on her own,” Fougeres said.

MMC’s veterinarian and other marine-mammal experts agreed with the conclusion, Fougeres said.

Marine-mammal parks have been alerted that 300 is available for adoption, and the Fisheries Service is accepting applications from parks that have the proper rehabilitation facilities, she said. That review process is ongoing.

“We’ve heard there is some interest but we can’t say what the extent of that interest is at this point,” Fougeres said.

SeaWorld has the only captive pilot whales in North America. Three are in San Diego. A calf from the May 5 stranding off the Lower Keys is in the veterinary care at SeaWorld of Orlando. That young female, formerly known as 301, has been named Fredi.

“SeaWorld is participating in the federal application process and has no news to share regarding No. 300,” said SeaWorld spokeswoman Becca Bides.

“As for future plans for Fredi, we’ve made no decision yet but our goal is to have her eventually cohabitate with her own species. Currently, she is socializing with two Atlantic bottlenose dolphins” in Orlando.

A coalition of marine-mammal activists, including former MMC associates Rick Trout and Russ Rector, contend 300 cannot swim on her own and should be euthanized.

The pod of 23 pilot whales stranded May 5 off Cudjoe Key. Most died at the scene, but two males were released after being deemed healthy enough to survive. The two females, Fredi and 300, are the only other survivors.

SOURCE: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/20/2367775/sickly-pilot-whale-needs-a-new.html#ixzz1VbEK7Lgw

Aug 20th, 2011 - Iwa Gave Birth at Dolphin Quest Hawai'i

2011-08-25T17:00:00.000-07:00

A baby dolphin was born today (Saturday, August 20, 2011) at Dolphin Quest Hawaii, located at the Hilton Waikoloa Village.

It’s the fourth baby for proud dolphin mom, Iwa. Dolphin Quest trainers don’t know for sure yet whether the new baby is a boy or girl. Both baby and mom are well and wonderful.

Baby dolphin was born at 8:36 a.m. HST this morning and began nursing about three hours later. Trainers will closely monitor baby’s respiration, nursing and weight gains for the next few weeks.

Dolphin auntie Pele and Noelani, Pele’s one-year-old daughter, were with Iwa during her 47-minute labor and delivery, and continue to keep dolphin mom and new baby company. About 100 people gathered around the Hilton’s Dolphin Quest lagoon to witness the rarely-seen event. Dolphin mom Iwa is 40 years old. Twelve-year-old Nimbus is the new baby’s father.

Dolphin Quest trainers will wait at least 30 days before naming the baby. Visitors can see the new baby at Dolphin Quest Hawaii at Hilton Waikoloa Village.

SOURCE: http://www.dolphinquest.com/index.php/news_dqh082011

Aug 12th, 2011 - Sienke Released from SOS Dolfijn

2011-08-17T13:42:00.000-07:00

SOS Dolphin Foundation this afternoon Sienke porpoises returned to the sea. Sienke was washed up earlier this year on Texel and in 2011 the fourth porpoise after a recovery period at the shelter in Harderwijk return to nature.

About six kilometers northwest of Schiermonnikoog Sienkte put back in the North Sea. Sienke swam two laps around the boat and then diving into the depths. During transport by ambulance from Harderwijk dolphin was the female porpoise quietly in a hammock. In recent weeks, they are slowly getting used kunen by means of a transportation training. Lauwersoog from the journey continued towards North. The Ministry of EL & I, the ship Krukel the "made available to the animal off.

During transport was not only an employee and volunteers of SOS Dolphin January Mustard also the curator of the Dolphinarium Sienke there to guide. SOS Dolphin works in many ways closely with the marine mammal park Harderwijk.

Jolanda Meerbeek SOS Dolphin speaks of a very successful expansion. "It was a busy year for our child care organization. When we have a porpoise in this way back, we're very happy!" Sienke porpoise is the fourth this year after a rehabilitation period SOS Dolphin successfully released into the North Sea. There currently reside four porpoises and white-beaked dolphin at Dolphin SOS. "We are committed to these animals better and make the next few months back to sea," said Meerbeek.

SOURCE: http://www.sosdolfijn.nl/index.php?id=8&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=71&tx_ttnews[backPid]=10&cHash=faea7c6f4c

Aug 11th, 2011 - Porpoise, Bas, Rescued by SOS Dolfijn

2011-08-17T13:40:00.001-07:00

In the shelter of SOS Dolphin is now living a stranded porpoise caught. It is a young man early this morning that is trapped on Vlieland. This summer flush remarkable number of dead porpoises and SOS Dolphin is a busy year. This was already the fourteenth porpoise in 2011 under the care of SOS Dolphin comes.

Around eight o'clock this morning SOS Dolphin Foundation was a report of a stranded dolphin-like living. It turned out to be a male porpoise on the northern tip of the Vliehors was found. Once the porpoise spot was delivered by a network of EHBZ (First Aid for seals), the animal is transferred to a lifeboat to shore. Harlingen Dolphin SOS staff have taken on the care and the porpoise by dolphin ambulance brought to Harderwijk.

Shortly after noon, the severely weakened porpoise in the shelter of SOS Dolphin. Here is direct blood sample and its weight and temperature checked. The harbor porpoise was named Bass. In the water of the basin is currently supported porpoise Bass because he was too weak to swim yourself. Further research will provide more clarity about the cause of stranding. The coming weeks, staff and volunteers make every effort to Bass with the aim to improve his return to the sea.

SOURCE: http://www.sosdolfijn.nl/index.php?id=8&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=69&tx_ttnews[backPid]=10&cHash=56ecd1e26d

Aug 6th, 2011 - Roxanne at Dolphinarium Brugges Aborts Twin Calves

2011-08-17T13:37:00.001-07:00

Dolphin Roxanne from Boudewijn Seapark Bruges has now lost her second calf. That happened Sunday when a premature birth. Last Wednesday the first death of the unborn calf twins Roxanne wore.

It is very unusual for dolphins bear twins, and a pregnancy is not without risk. Last week the doctors suggested that the heart of one of the two little ones no longer true.

The dead animal was then still in the amniotic sac, but had to be thrown mother Roxanne. This happened Sunday, but Roxanne prepared even the birth of the calf for the second, two months early. The second calf was ultimately stillborn.

Roxanne will now get the best care. The shows in the Boudewijn Seapark will go on.

SOURCE: http://www.gva.be/nieuws/binnenland/aid1068506/dolfijn-roxanne-verliest-nu-ook-tweede-baby-2.aspx

Jul 29th, 2011 - Three Dolphins Move from Japan to Hefei, China

2011-08-17T13:35:00.001-07:00

Yesterday 14:40 or so, the diversion of Shanghai's three baby dolphins in Japan after nearly nine hours of journey, in the long-awaited finally arrived in Hefei, Sea World. It is reported that three dolphins each worth 1 million, plus transportation costs, tariffs and other additional costs, spent a total of about 450 million. 3 little guys will stay in the marine museum isolated pond last month, and then for the tourists to overcome the problem of soil and water "show unique skills."

Dolphins became "calm siblings"

Yesterday 14:40 or so, with two dedicated truck arrived at Hefei dolphins Sea World, the other dolphins followed and to. See the three baby dolphins in Japan the true colors of the scene after a cheer: "Come! Come!" Dolphins in the car after a short break, the staff has long been prepared with a good crane lifted one by one to dolphins, from a height into the second floor next to the pool. Staff with a foam pad to hold the dolphin's tail, paving its head, to prevent the Dolphins beat the injured. Then, twenty bearer carrying about 2.6 meters in a small guy put it in the water, dolphins into the water, the three staff members hand-holding their body, lift one last look, "so long as no dolphins water, water is now easy to drown fierce look, this is to help it to adapt. but also to tap its body, massage it, help it to relax. "aquarium trainer introduced.

Themselves in an unfamiliar environment, the baby dolphin show was very "calm", after it was launched three small swimming side by side soon partner up with a breathing hole surfaced from time to time ventilation. Unexpected is that there are aquariums in the original "big brother" saw three companions are not calm, and actually send cheerful chirping sound, and blowing smoke, "water column", a unique way with the dolphins "welcome" feeling.

Road experience "episode"

According to Mr. Hsu, said aquarium, although three dolphins have arrived safely in Hefei, but the way is a little place near misses episode. According to the said time in reaching the Zhenjiang, which began a dolphin restless, trainer, and it is time to do the exchange, and gave it a sedative, was to appease the little guy.

Dolphins in Shanghai, has accepted the inspection of nuclear radiation, the situation is normal. In the afternoon, the city Environmental Protection Agency and the dolphins feed them again before the test. Experts with a special portable measurement of radioactive contamination dose rate meter xy surface of the skin at a distance of 5 cm dolphin detection, "three dolphins radiation than the surrounding environment we live in even lower, there is no radioactive contamination, absolutely healthy! "Municipal Environmental Protection Agency radiation safety expert at the sand holding a data table excitedly.

According to reports, the Dolphins basically can adapt to the day of arrival side of the water quality and temperature, but still waiting to see whether eating. Japanese trainer will spend several days in Hefei, and then return home until fully meet the dolphins. Xie Minmin the reporter Yelin Ling Lvke / Wen Ma Qibing / photo

SOURCE; http://news.hf365.com/system/2011/07/30/011039807.shtml

Jul 26th, 2011 - Ariel Gives Birth at Sea World Orlando

2011-08-17T13:34:00.001-07:00

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A new baby dolphin was born Tuesday morning at 9:36 a.m. at SeaWorld Orlando.

The calf weighs 35 pounds and is 40 inches long, with the sex unknown at this time.

SeaWorld officials said it was seen nursing and bonding with its mom, which is a good indication that the calf is doing well.

Park guests can see the pair at SeaWorld’s Dolphin Nursery, where pregnant dolphins, new mothers, their calves and experienced moms live together.

SOURCE: http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/state/dolphin-calf-born-at-seaworld-orlando-tuesday-morning

Jul 23rd, 2011 - R-301 Moves from Marine Mammal Conservancy to Sea World Orlando

2011-08-17T13:27:00.000-07:00

A whale that beached itself near Key West earlier this summer now has a new home at SeaWorld Orlando.

The 2-year-old, 600-poound female pilot whale took a five-hour trip in a cooled truck's water-transport unit from a care facility in Key Largo to its new Central Florida home early this morning.

"It's still too early to tell her long-term prognosis, but she traveled well, she's getting settled into her new surroundings, and we're cautiously optimistic about her future," park animal expert and chief veterinarian Dr. Chris Dold said in a prepared statement.

SeaWorld Orlando's Cetacean Rehabilitation Facility, which includes a new 40,000 gallon pool designed to serve animals rescued from the wild, will be the whale's home. Animal experts will monitor it constantly.

The whale and 20 other pilot whales beached themselves in early May. The National Marine Fisheries service and other experts determined the whale needed extensive treatment, according to SeaWorld.

The park's policy is to treat animals until they are capable of surviving on their own in the wild. Animals — such as this pilot whale — determined to be unable to survive alone have a permanent home at the park's facility.

SOURCE: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/os-pilot-whale-transfer-seaworld-20110723-8,0,3364257.story

Jul 22nd, 2011 - 8 Dolphins Move from Penglai to Jinan Ocean Springs

2011-08-17T13:24:00.000-07:00

22, including eight dolphins, two sea lions, including a group of marine animals, from Penglai shipment, the staff carefully nurtured, the "Tour" to the next new home is located in Jinan, northern China --- Qihe Polar Ocean Springs the world.

It is understood that, within the past month, polar bears, walruses, manatees, seals, fur seals, polar foxes and other large marine animals and a variety of marine fish, will come from the Penglai arrived Qihe home. Then, in the Polar Ocean Springs Qihe the world will be officially Kaimennake.

SOURCE: http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2011-07-23/072322862604.shtml

Jul 17th, 2011 - Two Belugas Transferred to Tainjin Polar Ocean World

2011-08-17T13:22:00.000-07:00

The whales were transported from LHT Pole Aquarium to Tainjin, recall that LHT received two male whales from Russia earlier this year

Tianjin Network News Meirixinbao intern reporter Wang Jing Liu Jie yesterday (July 17) at noon, after nearly 20 hours of long-distance transport, two cute little white whale arrived in Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean World, they will go through 40-day quarantine and restore nursed back to health, to meet with the general public.

12:30 or so, carrying the two 3-year-old beluga whale arrived at the truck Polar Museum. Already waiting in the crane, slowly a special "stretcher" hanging to the car, the staff will be a white whale slowly into the "stretcher", the pectoral fins and fixed, to avoid lifting process of injury. In the "move" process, the little guy a little nervous in the car's tank back and forth, spilling some of the spray from time to time, in the "stretcher" the little guy also issued a call. Enter the venue, the staff in its tail pumping the blood, also it was a simple physical examination. Immediately, the white whale that was hanging to the first floor, into the pool to rest. Immediately, the staff who started the first white whale for the second "move", by contrast, the first white whale on the "generous" much more time hanging in the air, but also overlooks the staff, and we slightly. " nod. "

　　"This two white whales are shipped from Dalian, is one male and one female of a pair of children, aged three years old or so, about three meters in length, which two white whale than it is now Tianjin Museum of the white whale is smaller , are whale, gray body Secheng. about 5 years old, white whale gradually turned white, adult beautiful pure white will show. "white whale song sea convoy commander, said:" There are six professional staff to accompany the way and ice to the water tank, at the appropriate temperature control and now it seems, two beluga whales and the situation very well. "Haichang Tianjin Institute of Polar Sea World animals, Luo Qing, said:" The new animals to the museum, after all to conduct inspection and quarantine, isolation rearing generally will be more than 40 days, to help them gradually adjust to the new environment. "

　　This year, the Tianjin Hai Chang Polar Ocean World has introduced two manatees, dolphins, 8, yesterday added a new two white whales. The future, Tianjin Haichang Polar Sea World will introduce a greater variety and quantity of animals showing rich content.

SOURCE: http://www.tianjinwe.com/tianjin/tjbh/jmbh/201107/t20110718_4053841.html

Jul 3rd, 2011 - Dolphin Born at the Mirage

2011-08-17T13:18:00.000-07:00

The Mirage welcomes new dolphin calf

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- A moment to last a lifetime. We all have memories we will never forget, and MGM Resorts International is providing guests the chance to live some of those special life moments at their 15 participating properties through M life, their new loyalty program. One such moment arose recently when an M life member had the unprecedented opportunity to name the bottlenose dolphin calf born July 3 at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage.

M life’s popular program, M life Moments, offers experiential opportunities for members to see or do things they may not otherwise have the chance to do, such as take private dance lessons with the world-famous Jabbawockeez, cook alongside one of the country’s top chefs or sit ringside at a championship boxing match.

The birth of The Mirage’s dolphin calf provided this type of special moment for one lucky M life member and his wife, Mike and Cheryl Mendez from Scottsdale, Ariz. After learning they were chosen, the couple decided on the name, K2, in tribute to the charity organization, K2 Adventures Foundation.

“We are honored to be given the opportunity to name the newest addition to The Mirage,” Michael Mendez said. “The name was selected in honor of a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based organization near and dear to our hearts.”

K2, alongside mother Duchess, is in the Birthing and Research pool, which is open to public viewing during regular operational hours of the facility. The Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage is accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international association dedicated to the highest standards of care for marine mammals and to their conservation in the wild through public education, scientific study and wildlife presentations.

Bill Hornbuckle, Chief Marketing Officer for MGM Resorts International, said, “With a collection of resorts and amenities unlike any other company in the world, we are able to create unique moments for our guests. Naming the newest dolphin calf at The Mirage is just one example of how we provide extraordinary, one-of-a-kind experiences our guests can’t get anywhere else.”

If you want to know more about M life and how you can enjoy your own M life Moment, visit mlife.com for information. Sign up for free and start living the M life!

For admission prices, group reservations and hours of operation for Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat, call (702) 791-7188 or visit www.mirage.com.

SOURCE; http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article/the-mirage-welcomes-new-dolphin-calf-198207

Jun 30th, 2011 - Beluga, Nasucha, delivers stilborn calf at AQUAS

2011-08-17T13:02:00.000-07:00

Aqua Marine Museum in Shimane Prefecture (Kushiro-cho, Hamada City) on May 30, beluga "Nasucha" announced it was stillborn baby. The new pool is open this spring, awaited the birth of a baby dolphin. Aqua is the mother of a baby dolphin in two separate head in August 2009. 1 head died at 10 days old, growing up in the head 1.

　According to Aqua, Nasucha remains the main building for the pregnancy, was scheduled to produce Tsukide 8. Were signs of childbirth with reduced appetite and body temperature from the 20th of this month, 30 days in the early hours rupture of membranes. The morning sees the tail fin, tail fin that moves the body followed by a half out. However, more go out, because the movement is weak, officials removed. That was confirmed dead at 10 am to 5 minutes.

　Length 134 cm, weight 29.5 kg were female. Birth to 15 months, but usually, about 12.5 months. Compared to other dolphins born in Aqua, weight was approximately half. Veterinarian in charge, but believes that the direct cause of death due to hypoxia during labor umbilical cord is cut off, said the possibility of feeding and breathing was difficult to be born. Carried to the Veterinary Medicine Tottori University, caused them to find out more, including premature birth.

　President Tadao Sunada the "heartbreak. For the sake of the future, to determine the cause," he said. For completeness in the management of the mother's health Nasucha, the main pool will be closed for some time. [] Y. Onishi

http://mainichi.jp/area/shimane/news/20110701ddlk32040560000c.html

http://www.aquas.or.jp/modules/news/index.php?page=article&storyid=105

Jun 29th, 2011 - Commerson's Dolphin Born at Toba Aquarium

2011-08-17T12:59:00.000-07:00

55 min 5:00 am June 29, Commercon's dolphin, "Lara," a female baby (8.5kg Length 75cm · weight) was born. 　The mother "Lara" (Entry 20 years in March 1996. Born May 07, 1991) for the fifth time in this birth. Father is a "Kai" (born May 25, 1997 age 14) are assumed. 　In the study confirmed that breeding began to tail and 58 minutes from 3:00 am to 29 at night I started to observe from close since June 28 birth. Neonate was born safely at 55 minutes after 2 hours at 5. Infants born with eyes in 12 patients but this time at the hotel, the four horses in the past Lara

Birth. This is the fifth time, now 20 years of age at birth. (A life of Rowakeiruka has said 25 to 30)

　Currently, mothers have come calm, yet firm and lactation has not been verified. Contact breeding "was dystocia takes about two hours from the tail before giving birth, gave birth to a child a solid. Breastfeeding is going well now, we hope that growing steadily." He said and. 　In addition, mothers have a while to settle but has set up a partition in front of the exhibition Commercon's dolphin pool, the afternoon of June 30 began the public portion. And shutter sound surprised because ※ flash photography will be allowed. 　Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

SOURCE: http://www.aquarium.co.jp/news/2011/2011irowake-baby.html

Jun 26th, 2011 - Hybrid Calf, Tursiops x Grampus, born in China

2011-08-17T12:57:00.000-07:00

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Xinhua News Agency, Shenyang, July 5 (Reporter Wang Jun) - Fushun, Liaoning Province, the Royal Polar Sea World and a dolphin feeding whales spend their own mate, gave birth to a rare cetacean animals, unfortunately, only a rare little guy just died at birth.

Six years ago, three female dolphins were transported to Shenyang from Japan, and the Royal Ocean World in Fushun their home. They spent with a male placed in the aquarium volume of the largest whale, the best conditions of the pool.

June 26, the Sea World breeding were surprised to find, even a dolphin birth to a baby, born after the death. The strange thing is that male babies, 110 cm long, and its high arched forehead, mouth, short, dark black dorsal and tail fins, these features are like a flower whale; but its body was spindle, most of the body skin was gray, and very like dolphins.

Sea World Animal director Chen Rujun, said: "This little thing is a whale and dolphin! Rare hybrid animal in the world's top ten on the list, not only the whales and dolphins animal list, and among the best."

July 5, the reporter saw at Sea World Whale and Dolphin animal specimens, animal specimens of cetaceans whales spend almost look like my father, especially the forehead, a whale watching is to spend the child.

Chen Rujun told reporters that a normal birth is not a small dolphin to 100 cm long, but the whales and dolphins animals born, 110 cm, and fin size smaller than normal dolphin large lot. Only Hawaii Ocean Park has the world's remaining two cetacean animals.

Suspicion of the other two whales, dolphins and spend mated and may be pregnant, on July 4, Sea World, specially invited Shen Zhou Shenyang Medical College doctors to do for the two female dolphins ultrasonography. Instruments show they are not pregnant.

Doctors believe that there are two possibilities, two dolphins may have appeared in pseudo-pregnant situation, but also may be pregnant for a short time, now can not see it.

Chen Rujun said: "We will continue to focus on these two dolphins, a day after a few days will do the progesterone and progesterone test to see if targets are not increased."

Chen Rujun that whales and dolphins are marine mammals, animal parents, to eat the food in the same museum, are herring and other fish, its habits of the baby should not have much difference, except the first child survived less, the born again as a possibility to survive. (End)

SOURCE(S)

http://roll.sohu.com/20110705/n312423555.shtml
http://www.hntqb.com/read.php?news_id=147381
http://news.ifeng.com/gundong/detail_2011_07/05/7455604_0.shtml

Jun 25th, 2011 - Spirit's Calf Died at National Aquarium

2011-08-17T12:53:00.001-07:00

The second of two baby bottlenose dolphins born in April at the National Aquarium died Saturday — less than a week after the first.

The unnamed female calf's health began failing on Friday, and despite efforts by veterinarians and medical staff, it passed away Saturday evening, officials said. The cause of death for both dolphins is unknown, though lab results are expected in the next two weeks.

One of two dolphin calves found dead at National Aquarium

"This has been an extremely sad and difficult week," Sue Hunter, the aquarium's director of animal programs, said in a statement. "[W]e are still mourning the loss of Maya's baby calf who died suddenly last week."

Mortality rates are high — about 33 percent — for baby dolphins, whether they're born in the wild or in captivity. Of 14 calves born at the aquarium since 1992, five died within their first year of life. Two more died as juveniles.

Sun reporter Frank Roylance contributed to this article.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-dolphin-calf-0627-20110626,0,4902409.story

Jun 23rd, 2011 - Nova's Calf Died at Indianapolis Zoo

2011-08-17T12:49:00.000-07:00

We are sad to report that Nova’s calf, born June 3, died unexpectedly today. The cause is unknown at this time, though we hope to have more information in the coming weeks. Dolphin calves are fragile, with a small survival rate in oceans and aquariums. Our Zoo family is affected deeply by this loss, especially those staff who monitored the calf around the clock. Thanks to everyone for thinking of us at this time.

SOURCE: Indianapolis Zoo, Facebook

Jun 22nd, 2011 - Pantropical Spotted Dolphin, Renee, Gives Birth in China

2011-08-17T12:36:00.000-07:00

June 22, Haikou newspaper (Reporter Guo-Qiang Song) This morning, Hainan Province, aquatic wildlife rescue center rescue of an adult dolphin birth to a small dolphin, the dolphin mother and child. According to the center person in charge of captivity dolphins dolphin birth is the first case in the province.

In the Class 4A state tourist attractions Boundary Island Dolphin Bay, Hainan Province, the first aquatic wildlife rescue center rescue base, there are currently more than 20 captive dolphins. This morning, the breeder Dolphin Bay suddenly found out a small dolphin, it kept leaping out of the sea. Breeders observed that this is a newborn less than 12 hours of dolphins from a man named "Renee" adult spotted dolphin births. "Renee" was a year ago by Sanya sent to rescue the fishermen, when physical trauma, suspected ship propeller injured.

Newborn dolphins body length of 90 cm, its no better than adult dolphins swimming speed slow, it is often close to feeding mother's body. It was learned that dolphins still in the dangerous period after birth, required 3 days to 4 days of time to master the body balance and sense of direction.

Hainan aquatic wildlife rescue center set up three years ago, than 26 dolphins were ambulance, 9 large whale shark, more than 70 turtles, two whales.

The picture above shows newborn dolphins play in the water with her mother. The reporter Guo-Qiang Song photo

SOURCE: http://news.ifeng.com/gundong/detail_2011_06/23/7201232_0.shtml
http://roll.sohu.com/20110623/n311383628.shtml

Jun 22nd, 2011 - Two Belugas Received at Primorye Oceanarium

2011-08-17T12:31:00.000-07:00

Two beluga Nile and Lehr (Northern Dolphins) were the first inhabitants of the aquarium in Vladivostok, currently under construction on the island of Russian in preparation for the APEC summit of 2012. His plan to open next year.

Animals brought from the Dolphinarium in the Middle Bay near Nakhodka.

The Oceanarium on Russian island to become one of the largest such facilities in the world. Its area exceeds 30 thousand square meters.

It can accommodate 15-18 thousand individuals of 500-600 species of living organisms living in different seas, as well as in the Amur River, Lake Baikal and Hank.

In a short time in the aquarium will appear a few sea lions (Northern sea lion). In addition, it is expected that there will be live seals, seals and dolphins.

SOURCE: http://www.nsk.kp.ru/daily/25707/907623/

Jun 22nd, 2011 - Gulf World Receives New Dolphin from Audubon

2011-08-17T12:29:00.000-07:00

Gulf World Marine Park is proud to announce the arrival of a two year old male bottlenose dolphin named Roux. National Marine Fishers Services has selected Gulf World Marine Park for the placement of his new home. Roux was rescued in Grand Isle Louisiana on January 29, 2011. He had multiple skin lacerations and trauma to his body. The Stranding team at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas has rehabilitated him for the past six months. He was deemed nonreleasable by National Marine Fishers Services due to his age and absence of survival skills. Our Gulf World team traveled to New Orleans to transport him to Panama City Beach. Roux handled the 7 hour trip very well and after a short quarantine period he was placed in the Main Dolphin Habitat at Gulf World Marine Park. He currently is being socialized with a nine year old female bottlenose dolphin named Indie and will be introduced to other dolphins in the coming weeks. We are looking forward to him becoming a great addition to our dolphin family and will be a part of our educational programs.

http://www.newsherald.com/articles/gulf-94979-panama-rescued.html

Jun 21st, 2011 - Maya's Calf Died at National Aquarium

2011-08-17T12:27:00.001-07:00

Sad news from the dolphin pools
Published June 22, 2011 Uncategorized Leave a Comment
We are deeply saddened to report that Maya’s calf died unexpectedly yesterday.

At this time, we don’t know the cause. The 2-month-old male calf appeared strong and was being cared for and nursed by his mother Maya. A necropsy will be performed, and we should know more in the weeks to come.

Volunteers and trainers have worked nonstop for months, observing the calves around the clock to record information including respiration rates, nursing frequency, and other milestones.

Dolphin calves are extremely fragile and have a high mortality rate; 33% of calves born in any setting (both oceans and aquariums) don’t survive their first year of life.

Despite being aware of the statistics, this sudden loss is a difficult one for all of us who work tirelessly to provide our animals with the absolute best care. Please keep our dolphin trainers, veterinarians, and volunteers in your thoughts. Expressions of condolence can be sent to dolphins@aqua.org.
SOURCE: http://nationalaquarium.wordpress.com/2011/06/22/sad-news-from-the-dolphin-pools/

Jun 19th, 2011 - Four Irrawaddy Dolphins Transferred to Park in Vietnam

2011-08-17T12:25:00.000-07:00

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Dolphins put him on the tourism master

TTO - Four dolphins monk scientific name Orcaella brevirostris, also known as the Irrawaddy dolphins are small, have been included in the entertainment area Vinpearl Nha Trang in early May 6-2011.

This type of dolphin can perform many water games and very smart. Dolphins belong to his master upturned fin dolphin, one of the mammals living in water, very intelligent, gentle and approachable man

The four dolphins started on a training course lasting six months by experienced professionals from Russia and Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre training.

By the end of 2011, in Nha Trang Vinpearl will officially launch the show dolphins, sea lions and seals.

With a theatrical performance system designed watch dolphins beach, next to regional water supply Vinpearl, dolphin show promises to be dedicated travelers, especially the younger audience moments of public interesting in Vinpearl Land.

SOURCE:
http://dulich.tuoitre.vn/Index.aspx?ArticleID=442664&ChannelID=100
http://khoahoc.baodatviet.vn/Home/KHCN/Thuan-duong-ca-heo-de-bieu-dien-nghe-thuat/20116/150133.datviet

Jun ?? 2011, Two Pacific White-sided Dolphins Born in Notojima Aquarium

2011-08-17T09:50:00.000-07:00

Two Pacific white-sided dolphins, Sen & Sakura, gave birth at Notojima Aquarium. Sakura's calf was born June 1st, 2011. Sens calf was born June 6th, 2011 & died June 12th, 2011.

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Pacific white-sided dolphin: baby, Hokuriku / birth of Ishikawa's first aquarium, I grew up close to the energy

　Seaside Park to close the aquarium (Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture Notojima PO), and Pacific white-sided dolphin baby was born two dogs. However, the baby's head and died after one week. Yuan said, "seems unable to adequately care for the baby dolphin dolphin mother. Unfortunately, we want to grow up healthy in mind another" he said. Pacific white-sided dolphin is the first birth of the zoo since its opening in 1982.

　A baby dolphin is Sakura (estimated age 12 years) and Sen (estimated age 10 years) by birth and six days per head per day, respectively. The baby died at birth for females of the line at about 2:00 pm on September 12, confirmed the employee died in captivity. Enters the sea from a fumarole in the parietal region, it seems that it was breeding bacteria in the lung pneumonia. 104 cm in length, was 12 kilograms. The museum, "Baby would have been drowned in the possibly transient state. Normally, it is watching a mother dolphin, the first sensor is a parenting or not it could not care enough," analysts said.

　On the other hand, baby cherry about 1 meter in length, about 10 kilograms, healthy swimming, it is growing steadily. Unidentified male and female. Sakura parents, have been reared in the same pool of dolphin training center for both the museum. [Yokota] Meiqing

SOURCE(S):

http://www.notoaqua.jp/diary/details/?page=1020

http://www.notoaqua.jp/diary/details/?page=1037

http://mainichi.jp/area/ishikawa/news/20110617ddlk17040710000c.html

Jun 18th, 2011 - Risso's dolphin give birth at Taiji Whale Museum

2011-08-17T09:30:00.000-07:00

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Risso's dolphin: the baby is born - Wakayama / Taiji Whale Museum

Baby Risso's dolphin was born at the Taiji Whale Museum. In the first four cases in aquariums around the country, very rare. Staff captivity, "becoming the important," he said.

1.2 m in length and 25 kilograms (both estimates), and unidentified sex. Neil mothers (8 years), white father (15 years). In both natural breeding pools in Chizhou, after 1:00 am on May 12 this month, staff looked on and gave birth. Neil says that the baby at first birth to healthy drinking milk.

Risso's dolphin in the head museum, housed in six. Individuals that gave birth to another baby in 2009 and died four days after birth. "The scarcity of cases of birth in a Japanese aquarium, breeding difficult. Parents for a while, like how a private," that you are. M. Kando]]

Source: http://mainichi.jp/area/wakayama/news/20110614ddlk30040516000c.html

NOTE: The calf was born to mother "Neil" aka Niru and on June 16th, 2011. The calf died on June 18th, 2011

Jun 18th, 2011 - Pilot Whale "302" Euthanized at MMC

2011-06-18T17:44:00.000-07:00

Regrettably, we had to euthanize pilot whale 302 today due to kidney failure. After doing everything humanly and scientifically possible, we felt we needed to do it since she was beginning to suffer. It's never easy when it comes to this, but we feel it was the best for 302 and the only option we had.

Our volunteers are essential to what we do and we truly appreciate each and every one of you. We still need all the help we can get, and can't express enough how grateful we are for all that you do.

SOURCE: http://www.facebook.com/notes/marine-mammal-conservancy/302/153857061353737

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An additional article

KEY LARGO, Fla. -- A third pilot whale has been euthanized, more than a month after it and a group of others stranded off the Florida Keys.

Robert Lingenfelser of the Marine Mammal Conservancy says the female calf was not responding to treatment for failing kidneys and had been in critical condition since stranding in shallow waters May 5. Officials at the center decided Saturday to relieve the whale of further suffering.

A necropsy is planned.

The center earlier euthanized two of the other whales. Two were healthy enough to be released days after the stranding.

One other whale remains in critical condition and one is stable.
Lingenfelser said volunteers are still needed to help rehabilitate the remaining whales.

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/18/2273024/third-whale-euthanized-after-keys.html#ixzz1Pg7qWvY4:

Jun 14th, 2011 - Update on the Pilot Whales at MMC

2011-06-18T17:43:00.001-07:00

Our three whales are still with us. R300 is still in critical condition and still fighting a tough case of pneumonia. R302 is in guarded condition and we continue to work on her severe C-curvature problems. R301 is in stable condition and is swimming on her own several hours each day. We continue to operate here 24/7 and our focus is on getting them back in shape again. Dolphins Plus and Sea World have been gracious enough to lend us a hand with personnel and supplies and are on site each day helping us with our medical procedures and physical therapy on the whales. Volunteers continue to be an integral part of the rehab process here and we encourage the public to participate and give back to a world that gives us so much. If you can spare a few hours and come help out, we would very much appreciate it! Thanks to all who have given their time so generously already.

SOURCE: http://www.facebook.com/notes/marine-mammal-conservancy/pilot-whale-update-61411/152946561444787

Jun 12th, 2011 - White-beaked Dolphin "Robbie" Rescued by SOS Dolfijn

2011-06-18T17:34:00.003-07:00

In the late evening of Sunday, June 12 SOS Dolphin Foundation received a report of a stranded white-beaked dolphin on Ameland. Two brothers found the animal and made that contact was made with SOS Dolphin. After stranding report came at SOS Dolphin left the team with a dolphin ambulance to the animal to retrieve. In the early morning of Monday, June 13 came the exhausted animal in the shelter. Named after its inventors, he was named Robbie.

It is a young male of 2.5 meters. During transport the dolphin was calm and his situation seems stable. He eagerly given antibiotics and eat the fish that the caregivers give him. The animal swims yet self-supporting and therefore volunteers of SOS Dolphin him in the water of the basin. Medical research and observations will continue to show what happened to the dolphin's going on.
Since 1995, three white-beaked dolphins SOS Dolphin successfully rehabilitated and returned to sea.

SOURCE: http://www.sosdolfijn.nl/index.php?id=8&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=61&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=10&cHash=6283904726

Jun 9th, 2011 - Tique's Calf Has Died

2011-06-18T17:27:00.000-07:00

We are deeply saddened to announce that our Pacific white-sided dolphin calf died late yesterday afternoon. Our marine mammals and veterinary teams did everything humanly possible to help the calf thrive. But nature took a different course.

Now we are focusing on the health and care of Tique, who put a lot of energy into mothering her calf.

From the moment the female calf was born on June 3, our trainers and vets worked tirelessly around the clock to give her and mom the best care. When the calf didn’t start nursing her first day, we made the decision to step in and begin regular feedings with Tique’s milk. We hoped that precautionary measure would keep her going strong until she got the hang of nursing. But this essential milestone in her life took longer than expected to achieve.

Our veterinarians and pathologists conducted a full necropsy last night but found nothing conclusive. They will do additional work, but, as is often the case, we may never really know the cause of death.

Still, through this short life we’ve added to what we know about Pacific white-sided dolphins. With only 20 of these dolphins in North American aquariums, this birth was a rare opportunity to advance our knowledge of the species’ husbandry, using ultrasound images to track fetal development, 24-hour observations to study the interactions between mom and calf, and new methods in dolphin neonatal care to lend help when it’s needed. With this experience over the last week, we are better prepared for success in the future. We will also share this important information with our marine mammals colleagues and with the international scientific community.

This is a difficult loss for the Shedd family. But in joy or in grief, we remain proud of our animals, our people and our husbandry program.

Posted by Karen Furnweger, web editor

SOURCE: http://interactive.sheddaquarium.org/2011/06/shedd-saddened-by-loss-of-calf.html#ixzz1Pg2uCAUG

Jun 8th, 2011 - Tique's calf, another update

2011-06-18T17:24:00.000-07:00

She's Nursing!

Yep—two news flashes in one. The biggest announcement is that Tique’s calf started nursing on Tuesday. The collective sigh of relief from the marine mammal and animal health staffs actually rattled the doors of the Abbott Oceanarium.

“We’re ecstatic, but we remain cautious in our joy,” said Ken Ramirez, executive vice president of animal collections and training. “Both Mom and calf have been trying very hard over the last few days, and they’ve come close so many times, but finally they connected yesterday.”
“This is only the first step in the nursing process,” he added. “It’s critical to see consistent nursing and weight gain, but this is a major breakthrough.”

Since she was 12 hours old, the calf had been fed her mom’s milk every two hours by the trainers. This precautionary measure guaranteed that she got a good dose of nutrients plus natural antibodies to jump-start her immune system during the critical first days. The trainers are still supplementing the calf’s diet with extra feedings.

The feeding sessions also gave Shedd’s veterinarians a chance to give the calf an exam. That’s how they confirmed her gender. “Usually we don’t know the gender for several weeks, or sometimes months, until we do a routine examination after the birth,” said Dr. Caryn Poll, Shedd’s chief veterinarian. She explained that it’s difficult to identify gender in dolphin calves because, like most marine mammals, they don’t have external sexual characteristics. (That’s one of the reasons it can take a calf a while to find its mother’s recessed mammary glands.) During the exam, the calf was also measured (3 feet) and weighed (22 pounds).

Right now the calf’s life revolves around Mom as she bonds, nurses and swims in Secluded Bay. (She also sleeps and poops, but we’ll save that exposition for another blog.) It’s important that Tique and her calf have a truly secluded environment in which the calf can nurse and grow, so the pair will remain off exhibit for a few more weeks. While you won’t be able to see them just yet, starting this Saturday at 9 a.m., you’ll once again be able to visit a sea lion on the coastal walkway around Secluded Bay and enjoy the Icy North section of Polar Play Zone in the lower level of the Abbott Oceanarium.

Check back for more updates on Tique’s calf here, on our Facebook page and at the Shedd Twitter account.

SOURCE: http://interactive.sheddaquarium.org/2011/06/shes-nursing.html#ixzz1Pg25uNDC

Jun 7th, 2011 - Indy Zoo Announces the Birth of Nova's Calf

2011-06-18T17:20:00.000-07:00

The dolphin pools at the Indianapolis Zoo are a little more crowded these days.

A 40-pound Atlantic bottlenose dolphin was born about 5 a.m. Friday to longtime resident Nova, director of communications Judith Gagen said today.

The unnamed mammal, believed to be a male, is “doing great. He’s nursing great and bonding well. But we’re cautiously optimistic. (Dophins) are fragile little things … Marine mammals are tough to keep.

“If you think about it, (the new dolphin) has some challenges. It’s born underwater. It has to (learn how to) breathe above water. It has to learn to nurse while swimming underwater. And dolphins never really sleep. They sleep with half their brain,” rising to the surface to breathe before sinking again to rest.

Don't rush off to the zoo hoping to see the new baby, Gagen said. For now, the fourth dolphin born at the zoo is being kept away from the public and media to give the animal time to bond with its mother and adapt to its new surroundings.

The Marsh Dolphin Adventure Theater is temporarily closed and the regularly scheduled dolphin shows and Dolphin In-Water Adventures are on hiatus for three to four weeks, according to a zoo release. The lower level Dolphin Gallery and the Dolphin Dome remain open, and video of the mother and calf can be seen on large screen monitors just outside the entrance and exit of the Dome.

The zoo’s dolphin handlers haven’t approached the animal yet, either — not that they’ve had to. “Things are going OK —and we’re happy with that,” Gagen said.

The calf is the second born to Nova, one of the Indianapolis Zoo’s original dolphin residents when the Dolphin Adventure Pavillion opened in 1988. In addition to Nova and her new baby, the zoo has seven other dolphins. Kimo, China and Ripley, all in their mid-20s or older, all are original residents. The rest of the dolphins, all born in early to mid-2000, are: Kalei, the first calf born to Nova; Indy, born to China; Jet, born to Ripley; and Taz, an orphan calf acquired from Florida earlier this year.

“Everything about the birth was normal. We knew (Nova) was due anytime. It was expected,” Gagen said. The sire of the baby is thought to be Kimo, the group’s dominant male.

Gagen didn’t know when the baby dolphin would be named but expected some public participation and input from handlers.

The dolphin pavilion, located on the grounds of the Indianapolis Zoo in Downtown’s White River State Park, is the second-largest environmentally controlled indoor facility in the United States. The facility also plays host to the Midwest’s only dolphin in-water program, where visitors don boots and can wade into the water to touch and interact with the animals.

SOURCE: http://www.mydesert.com/article/BG/20110607/NEWS/110607008/It-s-boy-Indianapolis-Zoo-welcomes-new-baby-dolphin?odyssey=nav|head

Jun 6th, 2011 - Tique's Calf, an update

2011-06-18T17:18:00.000-07:00

Tique’s calf is 3 days old. Mom and calf continue to do well. We are, however, cautious in our optimism until the calf begins to nurse from Mom—the next big milestone to achieve. The calf certainly has the idea, and Tique is doing her best to help the calf find her mammary glands, but getting the hang of nursing while swimming can take time.

Over the weekend, our marine mammal and animal health experts decided to take the precautionary step of giving the calf Mom’s milk, which contains colostrum for its immune system plus lots of high-calorie nutrients. Our trainers and vets continue to monitor Tique and her calf around the clock, and they’ll feed the calf Mom’s milk until it begins to nurse on its own. We appreciate everyone’s well wishes. We’re letting the calf team get on with their important work, and we’ll be back with an update on Wednesday afternoon.

SOURCE: http://interactive.sheddaquarium.org/2011/06/dolphin-calf-update.html

Jun 4th, 2011 - Pacific White-sided Dolphin, "Sarah", Dies at Port of Nagoya

2011-06-18T17:04:00.000-07:00

(translated)

Around 2:00 pm on June 04, 2011, the Pacific white-sided dolphin, "Sarah" died pops out of the pool.The cause of death, autopsy results of the examination, and death due to pulmonary hemorrhage due to rupture of the thoracic bang (instant death) could not.

"Sarah" was captured off the coast of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, was to start breeding from 26 December 2008. June 2009 month is "I" gave birth to, from January of this year, "eye" was popular with the performance and participate in dolphin.

Around the pool accident occurred despite the measures were subjected to fall arrest. Reared together representatives of sudden deaths, is filled with sorrow, with thanks to everyone and I would like to thank warmly kindly watched so far, I tackle to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.

Jianhua is located next to the dolphin pool sickle. (June 07)

SOURCE: http://www.nagoyaaqua.jp/aqua/topi/20110605_1/index.html

Jun 3rd, 2011 - Tique (Lag) Gives Birth at Shedd Aquarium

2011-06-04T05:47:00.001-07:00

The little flukes appeared at about 5 this morning, and at 8:47 a.m., Shedd’s Pacific white-sided dolphin Tique gave birth to a calf in the Abbott Oceanarium’s Secluded Bay habitat. In rapid order, the approximately 3-foot, 30-pound dolphin achieved three critical milestones: swimming to the surface, taking its first breath and beginning to swim with mom. Both Tique and the calf, whose gender has not been determined, appear to be doing well.

“We are thrilled about the birth,” said Ken Ramirez, executive vice president of animal collections and training. Still, he is cautious. “The biggest milestone we will be watching closely for throughout the coming days is the interaction between mom and calf. It’s critical for the calf and mom to bond.”

Another challenging, and crucial, milestone is learning to nurse. With Tique’s guidance, the calf must instinctively find and latch onto mom’s mammary glands for the high-fat, high-calorie milk, containing immunity-building colostrum, that will give it a great start in life. And it must happen as the calf swims alongside her.

Shedd’s animal care and animal health teams are using the knowledge they’ve gained through previous births and information shared through cooperative breeding programs to help Tique and the calf through these milestones. “Caring for these amazing animals has allowed us to learn vital information about these rarely studied marine mammals,” including hard-to-obtain gestation and neonatal data, said Ramirez.

The approximately 12-month pregnancy was the result of Shedd’s partnership with the Miami Seaquarium. Tique, who is 26, was temporarily relocated to Miami as part of a strategic breeding cooperative. Lii, one of Miami Seaquarium’s dolphins, sired the calf.

It’s a rare treat to be able to see Pacific white-sided dolphins at Shedd. There are fewer than 20 of these marine mammals in North American facilities. “Our Pacific white-sided dolphins provide meaningful connections with our guests and help educate millions of people about marine life and aquatic issues,” Ramirez said.

He noted that strategic partnerships with organizations like Miami Seaquarium and other leading aquariums around the world are critical to increasing Pacific white-sided dolphin populations and genetic diversity in zoos and aquariums.

For the next several weeks, Tique and her calf will be monitored around the clock by members of the aquarium’s animal care staff. During this time, for the well-being of the pair, the upper and lower levels of Secluded Bay will be closed to the public.

But watch for more news here as well as on Shedd’s Facebook page and Twitter feed.

Posted by Karen Furnweger, web editor

SOURCE: http://interactive.sheddaquarium.org/2011/06/shedd-welcomes-tiques-calf.html#ixzz1OJLhppEu

Jun 3rd, 2011 - Nova Gives Birth at the Indy Zoo

2011-06-04T05:45:00.000-07:00

The Dolphin Pavilion is closed and Dolphin Shows are temporarily cancelled due to the birth of an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin at approximately 5am on the morning of Friday, June 3, to mother Nova. Marine Mammal staff believe the calf is a male, and he is doing well so far. Quiet time is needed for mother and baby to bond during the first crucial days of life. The staff is optimistic, but it's early on in this process, so caution is indicated. Information on the status of the Dolphins Shows and the condition of the baby will be posted here.

SOURCE: http://www.indyzoo.com/sitepages/planyourvisit/breakingnews.aspx

Jun 2nd, 2011 - Stepa & Kaspar Moved from Moscow Dolphinarium

2011-06-03T08:36:00.000-07:00

Latest artists closed down dolphin escorted June 2, Moscow. 10-year-old morzhiha Vasilisa went with beluga whales Kasper in Kislovodsk, the other white whale - Stepan - in Rostov-on-Don. Correspondent "MK" was among the mourners.

Recall that the Dolphins have become homeless after losing his house on Myronivska, 27, where lived the last 18 years. Owners who were able to repulse the Dolphinarium in the Raiders, now by decree from above have forced raspihat their pets to other dolphin, like foundlings in orphanages.

- Vasya Vasechko, my girl - stroked favorite morzhihu Vasilis workers dolphin, lying on side of the pool. All went down in the mouth. Long before the date of dispatch Ilya began work with Vasilisa unusual for her exercise - walking downhill on the steps. Just so she could then go down the street and enter the cell. Vasilisa clearly felt that saying goodbye to loved ones walls, perhaps forever. It is the only one that will go to the destination "on-dry" - in the refrigerator at a temperature of 10.8 degrees.

- This is a necessary condition - explains spokeswoman Natalia Dolphinarium Voldiner - otherwise she might die from the heat. The first hours of travel a new coach will be in the fridge, along with Vasya animals to survive the departure easier. Then he would visit her every 30 minutes.

As for the two belugas, Stepan and Casper, for loading into the trough, mounted on KAMAZ, had to make a window frame. It filed a boom crane and picked up first one "precious cargo" with a ton of weight, then the other. Coaches carefully recorded the heads and tails pet with a soft cloth - that when you carry on the boom lift they accidentally frightened, not fallen.

- Beluga such transport do not like it - explains Voldiner - even despite the fact that the animals we have ceased to feed for two days, the water is stained and will warm a few hours travel. We have taken into consideration in the path "Kamaz" established positions in which the water is completely changed. At night, drivers of our animals will make a stop at one to two hours.

Perhaps less dramatic move will take place for whale Stepan, whose trip will be accompanied by coach Vladimir Baranov (who also continue to advocate with the whale at the new location). But on arrival beluga meet in Rostov-on-Don is transported back dolphins Casey, Timothy (he was born in the Dolphinarium at Myronivska), as well as marine cat Ritsey.

SOURCE: http://www.mk.ru/social/article/2011/06/02/594495-do-svidanya-nash-laskovyiy-stepa.html

May 31st, 2011 - Pygmy Killer Whale Beaches in Destin

2011-06-03T08:32:00.000-07:00

At 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Marine Mammal Stranding Team from the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge responded to a pygmy killer whale beached in Destin.

A refuge employee told The Log that the whale had beached itself near the Crab Trap.

While there was nobody available for comment at the refuge, here is what was posted to the rescue organization's Facebook page:

"This rarely seen species inhabits deep, offshore areas making its presence here an immediate indication that it was sick or injured and not an accidental stranding. The team kept vigil throughout the night, keeping the animal calm, comfortable, hydrated and in a good position to facilitate proper breathing.

Blood was drawn and tests were conducted to help determine the health of the animal. In the morning, the whale was transported to a rehab facility where a medical exam determined that it was in respiratory distress

The animal died shortly thereafter. A necropsy was performed to help determine the cause of death, and results are pending."

The pygmy whale was the fourth marine mammal to beach itself this year, according to a search of The Log archives. In February, a sperm whale beached itself behind Mainsail Condominiums.

Before that, the last time Destin saw a beached whale was behind Mainsail Condominiums in November 2006. That whale was also euthanized.

"We are extremely proud of our team's dedication, experience and knowledge in helping marine mammals in distress," the refuge's post states. "We are continually striving to enhance our response resources.

SOURCE: http://www.thedestinlog.com/articles/team-18041-marine-whale.html

May 29th, 2011 - Fara Gave Birth at Mundomar Benidorm

2011-06-03T08:26:00.000-07:00

(translated)

Born on Sunday morning around 29 days from 07.30 am. It washard to get but was great, fast and smooth delivery.

He began to suck without difficulty and is really well looked after by his mom, who does not leave either sun or shade. Looks nervous because we want to escape only to know the pool, but her mother, quickly gives chase to keep away from her at any time.

You must come and see!

The calf is male and has been named Cristophe

SOURCE: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mundomar-Benidorm/142432105776906

May 27th, 2011 - Singapore Theme Park Urged to Release Dolphins

2011-05-27T11:47:00.000-07:00

A Singapore animal welfare group on Friday launched a campaign to urge a casino and leisure complex to free 25 dolphins destined for a new marine park attraction.

Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) bought the mammals for an "interactive dolphin spa programme" at its Marine Life Park attraction, where visitors can interact with the animals.

"We hope that RWS will make a socially responsible decision and free the dolphins," said Louis Ng, executive director of the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES).

He issued the appeal at the launch of a campaign called "Save the World's Saddest Dolphins" to raise public awareness through songs and videos on the website www.saddestdolphins.com.

RWS, which runs Singapore's first casino as well as the adjacent Universal Studios theme park, had no immediate reaction, saying it was studying the campaign's allegations in detail.

ACRES invited the public to participate in the campaign by filming themselves making "save the dolphins" speeches or holding placards that will be sent to RWS via email, as well as uploaded on Facebook and YouTube.

"Using social media and by approaching this issue more creatively, we will be able to engage the public more effectively and reach out to a wider audience," said Ng.

ACRES said RWS bought 25 Indo-pacific bottlenose dolphins from the Solomon Islands in 2008 and two had died during training in the Philippines.

SOURCE http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110527-281084.html

May 26th, 2011 - Shedd Aquarium Awaits Dolphin Birth

2011-05-27T11:44:00.000-07:00

The Shedd Aquarium is expecting a new addition to its family any day now. A pregnant dolphin is about to give birth.

The dolphin's ultrasound has the Shedd staff feeling a bit like nervous grandparents..

"It's full grown now. We can actually see the heartbeat, so we know the calf is healthy. We know that mom is healthy," said Ken Ramirez, executive vice president, Shedd Aquarium.

Mom is Tique, one of only a few Pacific White-sided dolphins in an aquarium in North America. She's smart and full of personality. And she's due at any moment.

"She's a great animal and we kind of put it in her hands and instinct to kick in," said Jessica Whiton, senior trainer.

The mother-to-be is being watched around the clock and the staff is meticulously tracking any changes in respiration, swimming patterns or eating habits, anything suggesting that labor is imminent. One tell-tale sign is an arching and crunching behavior that is similar to contractions.

"The mom is sort of flexing her body, helping the calf come out," said Ramirez.

"When we see an increase in frequency of the crunches and arches, that could be one of the indicators that the birth is soon," said Maris Muzzy, cetacean manager, Shedd Aquarium.

If all goes well, the birth will happen naturally with no inducing or help from humans.

"We train really hard to be ready to intervene in any possible emergency, but what you hope is that everything goes so well that you get to sit back, watch, and enjoy the miracle of birth," said Ramirez.

The calf was conceived naturally, and the father is currently at an aquarium in Florida. The male is typically not involved in raising the calf. The mother does it on her own.

Thursday is actually Tique's due date but just like with human pregnancies, it's not an exact science. So for now, the staff waits, some with sleeping bags under their desks n case it's a long labor.

From the ultrasound, the sex of the calf is unclear and Tique's not telling.

SOURCE:

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news%2Flocal&id=8154989

May 26th, 2011 - Dolphin Academy Announces Tenth Dolphin Birth

2011-05-26T07:22:00.001-07:00

Curaçao Dolphin Academy and Curaçao Sea Aquarium are very pleased and proud to announce that the dolphin family is expanded with the birth of a baby dolphin. Exactly nine years ago, the dolphin facility in Curaçao was founded and in that period a total of ten healthy dolphin babies were welcomed. With this birth, the Sea Aquarium Park, where Dolphin Academy is located, has had fertile years. Dolphin Bonnie gave birth to a healthy daughter on April 12 around 12:45 PM. Mother and daughter are doing fine. The baby has her first month of life well spent, so now it’s time to name the little girl. Its survival odds are increasing as the first year of baby dolphin’s life is always a challenging period.

Dolphin Academy is now looking for a suitable name for the little dolphin, and therefore calls everyone to suggest names with by filling in the baby name card and send it to us. Dolphin Academy will reward the best and most beautiful name with a spectacular prize: a special family education afternoon including a Dolphin Encounter for the whole family. The only requirement is that it should be a girl’s name and should have something to do with Curaçao. Names can be sent until Wednesday, June 8. On Thursday, June 9, the winning name will be announced. All submissions are welcome!

SOURCE: http://www.facebook.com/dolphinacademycuracao

May 25th, 2011 - Female Pilot Whale (303) Euthanized at MMC

2011-05-25T17:29:00.000-07:00

Officials at the Key Largo-based Marine Mammal Conservancy on Wednesday euthanized a second pilot whale that stranded May 5 off Cudjoe Key.

The adult female, which had been in critical condition since the stranding, was not responding to treatment and was continuing to deteriorate, said Robert Lingenfelser, director of stranding operations for the Marine Mammal Conservancy. A necropsy is to be conducted.

MMC personnel had to euthanize another pilot whale on May 13. Now, one other whale remains in critical condition, one in guarded condition and one in stable condition, Lingenfelser said.

Overall, around two dozen pilot whales stranded themselves off Cudjoe. In addition to the whales still alive at the Marine Mammal Conservancy, two were healthy enough to be taken out to sea and be released. All of the others died.

Why pilot whales strand themselves isn't known.

SOURCE: http://www.keysnet.com/2011/05/25/342920/another-pilot-whale-euthanized.html

May 24th, 2011 - Two New Bottlenose Births in Japan

2011-05-24T16:39:00.000-07:00

The first birth occurred at Yokohama Sea Paradise on 16-May-2011. (translated article)

Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Yokohama (Yokohama, Kanazawa-ku), the aquarium's "Fantasy Dolphin" was born in the baby dolphin. Mother dolphin (estimated 12 - 13 years) is stopped by his swimming along fine, that's popular with visitors.

　The baby is estimated to be male, 120 cm in length, weighing about 30 kg. Compared with mothers, about 5 / 3 body length and weigh less than 10 / 1 and lovely. Grew up in breast milk about six months, it will eat the bait and then gradually.

　The mother dolphin last September, when the museum was conceived purchase. Early morning April 16, confirmed that the keeper was born safely. Birth is the first museum in the cases of four dolphins. Three cases in the past year or so because it was the longest lived, "to live this time" and expect that.

SOURCE: http://www.seaparadise.co.jp/news/001696.php

The second birth, at Enoshima Aquarium on 24-May-2011. (translated article)

Enoshima Aquarium in Fujisawa (Katase beach) and 24th in the baby dolphin was born healthy. Also at the museum to the public as early as this weekend. No name yet, it is also nicknamed recruit this summer.

　The baby dolphin, estimated at about 30 kg body weight, about 130 centimeters in length. Watched them day and night by veterinarians and zookeepers, the early morning of May 24, 6:06 am-minute dolphin mother "serious" was born to make the twist.

　Serious came from the sea in 1996 in Shizuoka Prefecture. The third generation of his father Pal dolphin born in captivity Enoshima Aquarium, Japan's first old in 1988. Nurtured by the love around May last year between PAL and live in the aquarium as serious.

　Person is "born safely relieved me anyway," he said. Waiting for healthy growth, and will be able to participate in the show is that four years later.

SOURCE: http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20110525-00000017-kana-l14

May 20th, 2011 - Experts Struggle to Keep Whales Alive

2011-05-24T10:12:00.000-07:00

Volunteers and marine scientists continue to struggle to keep the remaining four pilot whales alive who were part of a large pod that stranded in the shallow Gulf of Mexico waters off Cudjoe Key almost two weeks ago.

At least 15 whales died as a result of the May 5 stranding. Necropsies have been conducted on all of those whales, but it could be months before scientists have conclusive results.

Two males were released back into the wild last Saturday, May 7. National Marine Fisheries Service spokeswoman Kim Amendola said they were several hundred kilometers southeast of Charleston, S.C., according to a satellite tracking tags placed on their dorsal fins by the Chicago Zoological Society. The tags are powered by a small battery and send a signal to a satellite once every eight hours.

But officials at the Marine Mammal Conservancy at mile marker 102.1 in Key Largo last Friday, May 13, euthanized one of the whales that survived the stranding. The male’s condition deteriorated to the point where keeping him alive was causing him to suffer unnecessarily, according to Robert Lingenfelser, director of stranding operations for the Marine Mammal Conservancy.

The young adult whale had difficulty breathing, was not responding to treatment and was suffering, Lingenfelser said. The whale was one of two that were then classified as critical for several days after they were discovered off Cudjoe.

A necropsy will be conducted at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service lab on Virginia Key in Miami-Dade County, Lingenfelser said.

Two of the four remaining whales are now in critical condition. The other two are in “guarded” condition, Lingenfelser said at press time Tuesday. The whale rehabilitators are particularly concerned about one of the critical whales. On Tuesday afternoon, volunteers were erecting a large above ground pool to house the whale in case her condition worsens. Lingenfelser said she is a young adult that is about 11 feet long.

The other critical whale, also a young adult female, is responding better than her pod mate. Lingenfelser said recent blood samples “show we’re moving her in the right direction.”

Veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader with the Marathon Veterinary Hospital, said that whale has pneumonia, but is “doing really well.”

Mader said one of the smaller whales that is in guarded condition is likely too small to be released, and will likely go to Sea World in San Diego, Calif. If the three others get well soon, they will be released back into the wild, Mader said.

It’s possible researchers will never learn why the pod stranded in the shallow bay waters of the Lower Keys, which last saw a mass stranding of pilot whales in 2003.

One possibility scientists are looking into is whether the stranding has anything to do with the massive, months-long DeepWater Horizon oil spill of 2010, both Lingenfelser and Karrie Carnes, a NOAA spokeswoman said.

Lingenfelser said he is not aware of other mass strandings since the spill, but there have been “unusual mortality events” involving in-shore dolphins off the Gulf coast of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Lingenfelser stressed a continued need for volunteers to assist the remaining whales during around-the-clock rehabilitation efforts that could last at least two months, and perhaps longer.

As many as 22 volunteers are needed per four-hour shift to assist with a wide range of activities at the Marine Mammal Conservancy, mile marker 102.1 bayside. Support functions range from being in the water to help hold the whales to land-based activities such as answering phones.

In addition to volunteers, MMC welcomes donations of supplies ranging from bottled water and batteries to paper towels and laundry detergent.

For more details or to volunteer, call (305) 451-4774 or visit MMC’s website at www.marinemammalconservancy.org.

Karen Quist can be contacted at kquist@ keynoter.com and David Goodhue can be reached at dgoodhue@keysreporter.com.

SOURCE: http://www.keysnet.com/2011/05/19/341035/experts-struggle-to-keep-last.html

May 18th, 2011 - Four Lags Arrive at Qingdao Polar Ocean World

2011-05-23T10:45:00.001-07:00

Morning News four from Japan sickle fin dolphin rare marine animals through the "long journey", arrived on the 18th green well, yesterday reporter learned from the Qingdao Polar Ocean World, arrived in Qingdao, the will after two months of isolation period to meet the public. In front of its dorsal fin dolphin sickle gray stripes and backward bending, the shape of sickle name. Its unusual ability to prance, to do many difficult skill moves, much like tourists, is expected to meet with the audience after two months.

18, 4 pm, sickle fin dolphin with four Boeing 747 flights arrive safely Liuting Airport, after stopping off Qingdao Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine staff to carry professional equipment and nuclear radiation detector, carefully on cabin dolphins, boxes, sea and all-round testing personnel. Dolphin's own test results belong to the State the normal range. Everything is OK, the field staff will immediately dolphins loading, directly to the Qingdao Polar Ocean World.

　　According to the Japanese side with random from breeder Aoki introduced it four dolphins are caught from the sea, as early as last year, they had left the sea, into the waters of artificial feeding to avoid the tsunami, nuclear pollution. And this four sickle fin dolphins are from Osaka, Japan, from Tokyo Electric Power waters, so the insulation and nuclear contamination.

　Japanese breeder accompanied all the way

　　Throughout the flight, the Japanese deliberately selected two experienced dolphin keepers accompanied all the way, taking care of their daily diet. "In order to protect their skin during transport, we have to keep him to pull up their water, their hands touching them, share them with the eyes and to stabilize their emotions." Dolphin feeding has been engaged in the work of up to 8 years The Japanese side said a senior breeder Aoki, sickle fin dolphin activities, mainly in Japanese waters, the escort of the four dolphins are from Osaka, 3 females 1 male, 2 meters in length, between the ages of 6-10 years old "sickle fin dolphin life of about three or four years old, this four as relatively young." Aoki said.

　　From the plane down, and after nearly one hour of limousine transport, the four "stars" arrived safely in Qingdao Polar Ocean World. Polar animal performances in front, independent research and development by the polar crane has been waiting a long time on this, when the staff opened the box carefully and found the small guy in special customized "beds" on the sleep pretty sweet. This special "beds" shaped like a stretcher beds are solid stainless steel on both sides, the middle is the texture of cotton sleeping blankets, sleeping blanket in the middle at the left two holes for the placement of its pectoral fins, beds sort of a small, just wrapped the dolphin inside the body, it is comfortable.

　　Two months later, to meet with visitors

　　6:30, the first dolphin to be hanging on the crane smooth, emotional stability and other small dolphins, the dolphins for the small amount of veterinary experts tall, weighed, blood samples, each very carefully. Experts explained, through the blood, the body will detect indicators of dolphins is normal, but also facilitate a better future breeding. After 1 hour of full testing, four dolphins were successfully entered in the "polar" new home, and isolation. Isolation period of two months, will enjoy special care professionals, and then to meet with visitors.

　　Striped dolphin known as sickle sickle fin fin dolphin, are cetaceans, dolphins Division. Body length 200-230 cm, weighs about 160 kg, the back was black or dark gray. (Xinhua Sun Jingfang photography in a small yang correspondent Sun Yanan)

　　On: Sun Jingfang for small yang Sun Yanan

SOURCE: http://roll.sohu.com/20110520/n308043337.shtml

May 17th, 2011 - Six Bottlenose Dolphins Arrive at Polar Ocean Park

2011-05-23T10:43:00.000-07:00

Yesterday morning, the Polar Ocean Park in Hangzhou Xiaoshan Xianghu Lake ushered in six dolphins, three male three female. They are all from Japan, this is Japan after the earthquake and nuclear contamination, Zhejiang Province for the first time from Japan living creatures. Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine staff to do the nuclear radiation detection dolphin, found no nuclear contamination, dolphin normal physical condition. Polar marine park staff, said: Dolphins have to be isolated from one month to meet with visitors. Earlier, in September 2008, has five dolphins in Japan.

SOURCE: http://jrsh.hangzhou.com.cn/ent/content/2011-05/18/content_3729996.htm

May 15th, 2011 - Siya, Harbor Porpoise, Dies at Vancouver Rescue Center

2011-05-23T10:41:00.000-07:00

The Vancouver Aquarium says a wild porpoise, which was rescued from a Salt Spring Island beach three weeks ago, was infected with a parasite normally found on land mammals, when it died on Sunday.

The porpoise, which was named Siyay by the Vancouver Aquarium staff, was watched by a medical team 24 hours a day in an attempt to nurse it back to health.

But the porpoise stopped breathing on Sunday around 5 a.m. PT and couldn't be revived with resuscitation attempts.

Doctor Martin Haulena, the staff veterinarian for the Vancouver Aquarium said the animal had many ailments but eventually died from fluid on the brain, a condition that may have been caused by an unexpected parasite called protozoan endephalitus.

Haulena says the parasite is normally found only in animals like possums, and its detection in a porpoise is a mystery.

"Why are marine mammals getting infected by a terrestrial parasite? That is a huge issue," he said on Monday morning.

"Now we have a live animal, we have lots of samples over three weeks, we have fresh tissues, which are incredibly rare for us to have, so even in death he is going to be a very important animal," he said.

But Haulena stresses the parasite is just a part of the puzzle of what actually caused the death of this animal.

When it was first rescued, the staff at the aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre noted the creature's chance of survival was about 10 per cent. The animal was suffering pneumonia, muscle damage, stomach ulcers and parasites in its lungs.

At least four other porpoises have been found on beaches on the South Coast of B.C. this summer, but this was only the second time in five years the aquarium has rescued a live porpoise.

SOURCE: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/05/16/bc-siyay-porpoise-vancouver.html

May 12th, 2011 - Officials Euthanize Pilot Whale at MMC

2011-05-23T10:39:00.001-07:00

Officials at a rehabilitation center have euthanized one of five surviving pilot whales that stranded last week off the lower Florida Keys.The Marine Mammal Conservancy in Key Largo said the young-adult male whale had difficulty breathing, was not responding to treatment and was suffering. A necropsy is planned.One other whale remains in critical condition. The other three are in stable but guarded condition.The center says it needs additional volunteers for the round-the-clock effort to help the animals. Rehabilitation efforts are expected to last at least two months.

SOURCE: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/officials-euthanize-whale-that-stranded-off-keys-center-seeks-volunteers-to-help-4-others/2011/05/13/AFFEjV2G_story.html

May 11th, 2011 - Navy Dolphins Move to IMMS, Gulfport

2011-05-23T10:37:00.000-07:00

Two new dolphins are making their home in Gulfport, and they're the first to do so since Hurricane Katrina.

Buster and Bo are a male and female pair of Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins. They'll make their media debut Tuesday at the Center for Marine Education and Research at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies.

During the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, the facility plans to offer Dolphin Encounter and Dolphin Interaction Programs.

Dolphin Encounters will allow guests can experience the joy of befriending a dolphin up close.

In the Dolphin Interaction Program patrons will be able to get in the water with the dolphins and feed, play and enjoy the dolphins.

These programs include an educational presentation and time with the dolphins.

Copyright 2011 WLOX. All rights reserved.

SOURCE: http://www.wlox.com/Global/story.asp?S=14603972

May 10th, 2011 - Five Pilot Whales Moved to MMC

2011-05-23T10:35:00.000-07:00

Five surviving pilot whales from a pod of 21 that became stranded in shallows in the Florida Keys last week will be transferred to a rehabilitation facility in Key Largo in the next few days, officials said on Monday.

"At the rehab facility, they can get better food and better treatment," said National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) spokeswoman Karrie Carnes.
From late on Thursday, a group of 21 pilot whales were stranded over a 12-mile (19-km) area in shallows and flats in the waters off Cudjoe Key, a labyrinth of mangrove-fringed islets in the Lower Florida Keys.

Out of the pod, 14 whales have died, despite desperate efforts by wildlife officials and volunteers to save them.

Mass beaching of pilot whales, a smaller whale species that has a bulbous forehead and can grow to between 12 to 18 feet in length, are quite common across the world, from New Zealand to Senegal.

On Saturday, the two healthiest whales were tagged with satellite tracking devices and released back into the sea. As of Sunday, the two released whales were still together in the Straits of Florida heading northeast toward the Gulf Stream, said Carnes.

The remaining five live whales were being kept in a floating protective sea pen where they were being cared for around the clock by four veterinarians and some 500 trained volunteers, working in four-hour shifts.

"Right now, they are essentially in open water. We have been fortunate to have good weather and that we have not had a cold front or a storm come through," Carnes told Reuters.
It was not clear for just how long the five remaining whales would need rehabilitation before they were healthy enough to be released back into the wild, but past rescues and subsequent recovery have taken months, Carnes said.

The whales in the pen were covered in wet towels and sheets with volunteers scooping water over the animals to keep them cool. Zinc oxide is placed around the blowhole to keep the airways clear. Tents have been placed over the pen to provide additional protection from the sun.
The five surviving whales include two male juveniles along with three adults, two females and one male.

"At least once a day the whales are given a medical exam and fed at the same time to minimize the stress on the animal," Carnes said.

While there have been numerous cases of individual whales beaching themselves in the Florida Keys, the last massive whale beaching there occurred in 2003 when 28 pilot whales were beached.

Carnes said the goal of every rescue was to release all the surviving whales back into the wild.
Experts say a variety of factors can cause such mass whale beaching: sickness, injuries, harmful algae blooms or disorientation resulting from manmade elements such as sonars.

In some past incidents around the world, experts have speculated the animals may have become disoriented by offshore seismic and sonar exploration by international oil companies, or even by the sonar systems of submarines patrolling or involved in military exercises.

SOURCE: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42963001/ns/us_news-environment/

May 7th, 2011 - Dancer, Rough-toothed Dolphin, Has Died at Gulf World

2011-05-23T10:27:00.000-07:00

Employees at Gulf World Marine Park say they’re saddened by the death of one of their female dolphins over the weekend.

According to representatives at the park, “Dancer” was a five year old female rough-toothed dolphin that was found stranded in 2007 at Egmont Key, near the mouth of Tampa Bay. Mote Marine Laboratory rescued her and transferred her to their whale and turtle hospital for rehabilitation. There, she began treatment for gastric and intestinal issues, which including removing several marine sponges from her stomach.

Two months later, she was transported to Gulf World Marine Park Stranding Care Center to continue treatment and because at Gulf World trainers had the opportunity to socialize her with like species. Dancer stayed at Gulf World, after she was deemed non-releasable by National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Protected Species due to her young age at stranding.

Gulf World employees say they’ve treated Dancer several times over the past 4-years for recurring intestinal problems, and a necropsy conducted Saturday by Dr. Lydia Staggs indicates intestinal issues as the probable cause of in her death. Pathology is being done to confirm that finding.

SOURCE: http://www.wjhg.com/news/headlines/Beloved_dolphin_dies_at_Gulf_World_due_to_illness_121526979.html?ref=979

May 7th, 2011 - Two Whales Released in the Keys

2011-05-23T10:21:00.000-07:00

Two “robust” adult male pilot whales are back where they belong – in the deep ocean.
Late Saturday afternoon, the large marine mammals — which were among a pod of at least 21 that had stranded two days earlier — were slowly transported by barge from a makeshift sea pen off Cudjoe Key to waters 530 feet deep in the Atlantic Ocean.
Nine miles offshore, they were released.

“It was just amazing,” said Suzy Roebling, a staffer with the non-profit Marine Mammal Conservancy in Key Largo.

With a bird’s-eye view from the seat of the barge’s crane, Roebling watched as “Big Boy No. 400” was first to be put into the ocean. But instead of swimming away, he just seemed to float.
“He had his eye looking at his buddy,” she said.

About 30 seconds later, the other smaller whale was put into the ocean. The two got side-by-side, touching each other. Then, they swam away — together.

Cheers erupted from the marine professionals and volunteers on the barge. The whales, between 12 and 13 feet long and well over 1,000 pounds, could be seen surfacing in the distance, and then disappearing into the waters again.

But their movements won’t be a secret, at least not for the next two to three months. Before they were released, satellite tracking devices were inserted into their dorsal fins.
The release came less than 48 hours after the discovery of the first mass stranding of pilot whales in the Florida Keys since 2003.

It took an even more massive, around-the-clock rescue effort from several federal and state agencies, as well as SeaWorld, other private organizations and an army of volunteers.
The release boosted the spirits of the responders, who had to deal with the deaths of 14 whales, including one lifeless body brought to shore as news of the successful release was announced.
Necropsies were being conducted to help to determine what caused the stranding. The answer may never be known.

But the successes are what keep people volunteering to help, including Reen Stanhouse, who had spent more than eight hours in the waist-deep water of a makeshift sea pen over the past two days comforting and holding the distressed creatures.

“I feel like it’s the least man can do, since we’ve destroyed so many of them,” she said.
Now the effort continues to save the remaining five survivors, one male and four females.
They “are not ready to go anywhere,” said Dr. Christopher Dold, vice president of veterinary services at SeaWorld.

Two are particularly in bad shape. “One has pretty severe pneumonia and the other is developing pneumonia,” Marathon veterinarian Doug Mader said.
The lone calf, which one volunteer nicknamed Emily, is doing well.

The remaining survivors were being kept Saturday night at the sea pen set up at the end of Blimp Road. When it is deemed safe enough to transport them, they will be relocated to the Marine Mammal Conservancy for further rehabilitation.The goal is to release them back into the ocean.

“Wild animals do not do well in captivity,” Mader said. “The stress makes them more prone to get sicker. So there is a fine line between getting them out as soon as you can and keeping them long enough so they are healthy enough to release.”

“Pilot whales are deep-water animals. That’s why it’s so strange to see them in near-shore waters,” said Karrie Carnes, spokeswoman for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Carnes said no whales are released by themselves due to the species’ natural socialization.
The outlook for the two males now back in the deep is fairly good. “Best case scenario is they stay together and unite with another larger group of pilot whales out in the wild,” Dold said.
What caused this mass stranding is not known, and may never be known.

“It’s Mother Nature,” Mader said. “Are we doing the right thing by interfering? I don’t have the answer, but it is human nature to want to help.”

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/05/07/2205939/beached-whales-survive-night.html#ixzz1NCHKgV7a

May 6th, 2011 - Pilot Whales Strand in the Keys

2011-05-23T10:15:00.000-07:00

CUDJOE KEY, Fla. - Marine mammal rescuers were responding late Thursday to a mass stranding of pilot whales in shallow waters off the lower Florida Keys.
The US Coast Guard said it had located at least 15 pilot whales, including one calf, in three separate areas near Cudjoe Key, the Florida Keys News Bureau reported.
Art Cooper, chairman of the Marine Mammal Conservancy (MMC), said responders were attempting to move all the stranded whales to one location for the safety of both the whales and the rescuers.

The MMC was requesting additional personnel support from other marine organizations late Thursday.

Cooper said that neither the MMC nor the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission knew how the whales had become stranded.

Read more: http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/national/mass-pilot-whale-stranding-off-florida-keys-puzzles-scientists-050611#ixzz1NCGa1O8a

May 5th, 2011 - Clearwater Marine Aquarium Plans Expansion

2011-05-23T10:02:00.000-07:00

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium hopes to harness its moment in the spotlight with a $12 million expansion timed to the release of Hollywood's Dolphin Tale.

The aquarium is planning a SeaWorld-style dolphin stadium, an animal care center and a four-story parking garage for the crowds that officials expect will flock to the attraction after the film's wide release in September.

But the clock's ticking. Blueprints must pass through city permitting this month before construction crews could break ground this summer.

Work would take at least half a year, meaning visitors coming from the movie to see its star, Winter the dolphin, at the aquarium probably would head straight into construction.

Aquarium chief executive officer David Yates said that can't be helped. Without a parking garage, cars probably would spill into the residential streets of Island Estates, a waterfront community that lies between the mainland and Clearwater Beach.

"We want to make sure we're ready for what's coming," Yates said. "If we don't do this, there's going to be a mess out there."

Some locals expressed worry about ripple effects from the movie premiere during an Island Estates Civic Association town hall meeting Tuesday night. Several said they expect aquarium traffic to clog their neighborhood.

"Nobody asked the residents of Island Estates how they felt about this," member Arnie Shal said.

But Frank Dame, the aquarium's executive vice president, said the facility has been quick to respond to neighbors, changing its plans for parking to absorb much of the visitors' impact. Many in the crowd of 120 at the town hall meeting seemed excited about the expansion, applauding renderings of a snazzy new entryway planned for the aquarium.

"We are citizens of this community," Dame said of the aquarium. "We don't want to hurt this community."

Starring Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd, Dolphin Tale tweaks the story of Winter, the aquarium's dolphin that learned to swim with a prosthetic tail. Local production wrapped up in December.

Once a sewage treatment plant, the waterfront aquarium has grown wildly in recent years, opening a new dolphin pool, a sea turtle rehab area and a surgical suite for injured animals. The city donated $750,000 in taxpayer funds to the private aquarium in October, hoping the expansion would lure tourists.

The construction would expand the aquarium from 40,000 to 57,000 square feet and triple its room for animal rehabilitation.

Dame said he expects 4,000 visitors a day after the movie premieres, nearly double the aquarium's record.

"The crowds are going to come," Dame said. "That's a very good problem to have."

Contact Drew Harwell at dharwell@sptimes.com or (727) 445-4170.

SOURCE:

May 4th, 2011 - Theresa Has Died at Dolphin Research Center

2011-05-23T09:59:00.000-07:00

Dear DRC Friends and Family Members,

With heavy hearts we share the news that earlier today we lost our dear Theresa due to complications of old age. As you know, Theresa was in her mid-to-upper-50s and one of the oldest dolphins in human care. In recent months, we saw signs that her normally robust health was beginning to fade. We monitored her carefully, determined that she was not suffering or in pain, and resolved to continue to support her comfortably and with love. Her death today was peaceful and she was surrounded by loving family members.

We honor her spirit each day by living life to its fullest, as she did every day.

Theresa lived here since 1968, longer than any other dolphin or person, and touched thousands of lives for the better. She will be missed.

We know that you join us in our sorrow.

Editor note: Theresa passed away just as we were going to print with the May/June issue of The Dolphin Society newsletter. There was not time to write a full story about this incomparable dolphin and do her justice. We will pay tribute to Theresa in the July/August issue.

SOURCE: http://dolphinresearchcenter.blogspot.com/2011/05/farewell-to-dear-family-member.html

Apr 26th, 2011 - Porpoise, Siyay, Rescued by Vancouver Aquarium

2011-05-23T09:57:00.000-07:00

A young adult porpoise stranded on Salt Spring Island is fighting for his life after being rescued by the Coast Guard and Vancouver Aquarium staff on Tuesday.

“He’s in very poor condition. That’s very typical for a stranded cetacean,” said Dr. Martin Haulena, a veterinarian at the aquarium’s Marine Mammal Rescue Centre. “They’re just not meant to come out on land.”

The male porpoise, named Siyay after the coast guard hovercraft that carried the mammal back to Vancouver, is at least 10 kilograms underweight and has lost most of his insulation. He also has parasites, pneumonia, and stomach ulcerations. Centre staff members plan to take X-rays of Siyay to determine if he has any broken bones resulting from contact with other cetaceans or boats.

“There’s a lot going against this animal. Historically, the chances of survival for a stranded cetacean on the West Coast are somewhere in the neighbourhood of 10 per cent, so very, very low chance,” said Dr. Haulena.

Siyay is just the second stranded porpoise to be cared for by the rescue centre in the last five years. A baby female named Daisy was found off Victoria in 2008. She recovered successfully and is now living at Vancouver Aquarium.

byron.chu@sunmedia.ca

SOURCE: http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/News/local/2011/04/27/18075756.html

Apr 25th, 2011 - Risso's Dolphin Rescued by Suma Aqualife Park

2011-05-23T09:54:00.001-07:00

(translated)

25 around 8:00 am, they found the head of a dolphin in the Port of Kobe Kobe, Japan. The Coast Guard has notified the water department Koube Kobe knew trouble was protected by a net increase of about three hours after the Coast Guard and divers. Brought to the Municipal Suma Aqualife Park, decide whether to return it to the sea state was investigated in Ue.

According to the Coast Guard, two meters in length dolphin, Risso's dolphin likely. Sightings of dolphins in the Port of Kobe is a rare and good, the JCG has wandered out of the idea. (Miyano Takuya)

SOURCE: http://www.asahi.com/national/update/0425/OSK201104250064.html

Apr 21st, 2011 - Pilot Whale Rescued by Australia Zoo, Dies

2011-05-23T09:51:00.000-07:00

A pilot whale, which beached at Wurtulla, has died. Photo: Megan Slade

A pilot whale which was rescued from Wurtulla beach this morning has died.

Surfers discovered the beached whale at dawn and a desperate rescue operation began, with Australia Zoo’s wildlife hospital team called to assist the animal.

Council staff, surfers and beachgoers tried to keep the whale cool and alive by pouring buckets of water on its body.

The whale was transported by zoo staff to a better location, however a spokeswoman said the prognosis wasn’t good when they had rescued the whale.

“He was in a lot of trouble,’’ she said.

“Unfortunately he hasn’t made it, he had to be euthanised.”

SOURCE: http://caloundra-journal.whereilive.com.au/news/story/rescued-whale-dies/

Apr 21st, 2011 - Two Spotted Dolphins on Display in Dongguan Hong City Zoo

2011-05-23T09:47:00.000-07:00

(translated)
Recently, the reporter learned from Dongguan Hong City Zoo, two spotted dolphins imported from abroad has been officially join in, with the majority of tourists are expected to meet during May Day, when visitors will be expected to enjoy the dolphins singing, dancing, performances by such forward somersault.

　　It is understood that Xiang aquariums Dongguan City, the biggest highlight of the zoo, with a total investment of 20 million yuan, tourists can accommodate more than 2,000 marine animals while watching shows. Has built a large Marine Animal performance pool, an area of 790 square meters, the Marine Animal Life pool 4, are each 360 square meters. Among them, the aquarium water in a total of 2,400 tons, were made a special trip outside the sea from Shenzhen, the regular replacement.

SOURCE; http://roll.sohu.com/20110419/n306026204.shtml

Apr 18th, 2011 - Imaq, Beluga, Has Moved from Vancouver Aquarium to SWT

2011-05-23T09:42:00.001-07:00

VANCOUVER -- Nine hours after leaving the Vancouver Aquarium in secret and with a police escort, Imaq, a hefty 23-year-old male beluga, was “checking out the females” at his new SeaWorld home in San Antonio, Tex., said aquarium official Clint Wright on Monday.

The 3,000-pound beluga was relocated Saturday to a pool that houses three breeding-age females, in the hope that he’ll breed with one and a healthy calf will bring the number of belugas in North American aquariums to 39.

“It went about as well as it could,” said Wright, senior vice president of operations and planning. “He swam straight out [into the San Antonio pool], eating fish and checking out the females. He seems very comfortable in his new surroundings.”

Wright said the whale’s Vancouver trainer, Brian Sheehan, accompanied him on the trip, which began Saturday around 6 p.m., when Imaq was lifted onto a stretcher suspended in water inside a 15-foot trailer.

Police, on hand to ensure a smooth trip by stopping traffic at intersections, escorted Imaq to the airport, where the trailer was loaded onto a chartered plane paid for by SeaWorld.

The beluga reached his destination around 3 a.m. Sunday.

Sheehan will remain at SeaWorld for the next few days to ensure Imaq is adapting to his new home, Wright said. SeaWorld staff had spent the previous week in Vancouver getting to know Imaq and his routines, he added.

Imaq’s move was not publicized, Wright said, because the aquarium didn’t want to have to deal with crowds if people came out for his send-off.

The Vancouver Aquarium’s four remaining belugas are all female. One of them, Tiqa, is the only surviving offspring of Imaq. (Two-year-old Tuvaq died of an infection and Nala, a seemingly healthy one-year-old, died suddenly last year.)

Wright said he’s been asked how Tiqa is taking the loss of her father but that it’s a non-issue because they hadn’t been in the same pool. Imaq had been living with the oldest female, Kavna, for the past three years. Wright pointed out that male belugas in the wild often join a bachelor herd after breeding season, from March to May, ends.

And while staff may be missing the outgoing, friendly Imaq, he said, Kavna is showing no signs of distress: “She’s happy to be back with the females. She’s the matriach, and when she went into the pool all the others went behind her.”

He said Tiqa had only known her mother and grandmother so she was curious about Kavna.

Imaq, meanwhile, is taking his place in the hierachy in San Antonio, which houses four other belugas.

Wright said the timing of Imaq’s move was ideal, since besides wanting to diversify their breeding stock, the aquarium will soon begin building a 1.3-million-gallon beluga pool, almost triple the size of its existing one.

He said Imaq is on loan to SeaWorld, so if they ever have concerns about Imaq he’ll be welcomed back. And if he does have a calf, that beluga could end up living in Vancouver.

kpemberton@vancouversun.com

SOURCE: http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Vancouver+Aquarium+beluga+whale+Imaq+secretly+relocated+Texas/4637143/story.html

Apr 17th, 2011 - Common Dolphin Strands, Rescued by SOS Dolfijn

2011-05-23T09:38:00.000-07:00

The common dolphin that was rescued Sunday by the foundation SOS Dolphin is deceased later that night in the shelter in Harderwijk. It is only the second time in the history of SOS Dolphin Common Dolphin that a live beach on the Dutch coast and was captured.

The animal was found by walkers on the beach in Oostvoorne. The finders switched through the police for help SOS Dolphin Foundation. While telephone explanation was given first aid which was required by the animal, a team of SOS Dolphin to the stranding site. SOS Dolphin Foundation in Harderwijk captures stranded small cetaceans.

Most patients in the shelter are porpoises, one of the smallest cetaceans. Upon arrival in Oostvoorne in this case appeared to be a common dolphins. A male of about five feet. Back in the shelter's blood sample and its weight and temperature checked. The dolphin was very sick and weak and unable to swim themselves. Therefore, the animal was continuously supported in the water. Unfortunately, the dolphin died in the early morning of Monday, April 18. It was the second time ever that a common dolphin was caught in Harderwijk. This species is not normally seen in the Netherlands, which makes this a unique stranding event.

Last Friday brought yet SOS Dolphin porpoise Anne returned to the sea. Anne, after a treatment period of approximately four months successfully returned to the sea. In the shelter and are now five other stranded porpoises. SOS Dolphin also wants them when they are ready, bring back to their proper habitat, the North Sea.

Apr 17th, 2011 - Porpoise "Anne" Released from SOS Dolfijn

2011-05-23T09:35:00.000-07:00

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All preparations are completed and porpoise Anne is ready! Friday, April 15 starting a team from SOS Foundation porpoise dolphin towards the sea to bring Anne back to sea.

This young lady porpoise stranded on 18 December 2010 in France, near Calais. A porpoise stranded abroad always requires some extra organization but these days, the rescue of the porpoise again hampered by heavy snow and ice on highways in the Netherlands and Belgium.Luckily this was a solution found and later that day, the porpoise, which Anne was called to the shelter in Harderwijk.

A French patient with lung worms. The medication was doing its work and the healing of Anne progressed.

Upon entering Anne weighed 31.8 kg and was 121.5 inches long. Anne is now 127 cm tall and weighs over 36 kilograms! A beautiful, healthy porpoise has now been made in recent months the hearts of the volunteers and carers has won.

On return to sea, Anne recent weeks well prepared. She goes first in the dolphin ambulance and then by boat. The expectation is that they will be released in North Zeegat between the islands of Ameland and Schiermonikoog. Throughout the journey is Anne in a special transport case. Here we have Anne in recent weeks slowly acclimate. Anne is now quiet in the crate and it is not exciting anymore.

The team of SOS Dolphin Foundation is particularly grateful to the volunteers and donors for their assistance thanks to the care of porpoises possible.

SOURCE http://www.sosdolfijn.nl/index.php?id=8&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=52&tx_ttnews[backPid]=10&cHash=b5c07ebabd

Apr 16th, 2011 - Three Dolphins Moved to Iruka Park, Japan

2011-05-23T09:24:00.001-07:00

Three heads join Katsumotochō Iki Park City Dolphins

Dolphin Park City municipal Katsumotochō Iki dolphins are breeding using natural bay, the head joins the dolphins Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture 3.

Since the park had become the head two or three dolphins died in January this year, consult with the City of Taiji, purchased about 730 million yen, including transportation costs.

The head was brought in two females and one male dolphin's head. Brought in by ferry and truck 900 miles journey over 19 hours. Transferred to cages in the park by using a head trainer from the stretcher, his head swimming with three healthy soup immediately, there was applause and cheers from the approximately 20 people who watched the workers.

From early March to go to the Taiji also the training of trainers Yanase accompanied Mao's transport from the same town as well (22) said, "I want to build a solid relationship of trust," he said. After three more accustomed to the head, it begins to assess the fitness training and shows.

= 2011/04/19 with a morning newspaper-West

SOURCE: http://www.nishinippon.co.jp/nnp/item/237740

Apr 14th, 2011 - Helena, River Dolphin, Dies at Acuario de Valencia

2011-05-23T09:22:00.001-07:00

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A fourth dolphin dies in the aquarium in Valencia

Valencia Aquarium slowly loses its main attraction, this Thursday at 10 am, died of respiratory failure. With this total of 4 cetaceans that have died in this tourist site in as many months.

Helena was a year and a half, she is the daughter of Penelope who died on March 25, and Ulysses died on 13 January. Artemis passed away on February 6. Dalila(37) and Zeus (6) are now the only ones who the share pool.

The veterinarian Ernesto Boede was officially responsible for reporting on what happened. He was accompanied by the president and vice president of the aquarium, Josephine Valerio and Diego Castro.

Cetacean expert said Helena started treatment at the first of this month with antibiotic treatment, gastric protectors and fluids by tube, due to a gastric ulcer and infectious pneumonic processes that led to vomiting and appetite loss.

Boede cited that "Helena" was a baby animal and her mother Penelope died. "The emotional part was very important, first his mother was ill, then died."

As explained by the veterinarian, the animal showed vomiting and loss of appetite, so he made a curative gastric lavage, manually by their small size. "He took 410 grams of foreign bodies and was found gastric ulcers and infectious pneumonic processes." (Not sure if they are talking about Helena or Penelope)

He began a course of antibiotics and gastric protectors, as well as hydration by means of probes.

The doctor said that Helena had been under surveillance 24 hours a day for a trainer and a veterinary student (Kenya Columbus), who were responsible for injecting and fathom even as gastritis, treatment should not be made orally.

Boede reported that Helena showed slight improvements, but he always suggested to the directors of the aquarium is not excited because it could be "consumptive Joy."

The body remained at a cellar and this Thursday would make an autopsy in the aquarium, with the assistance of the pathologist Victor Bermudez, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Central de Venezuela.

About Zeus Dalila and the vet said they are apparently healthy and potentially stable.

In relation to the bodies of Ulysses, Penelope, and Artemis cited that are frozen in the aquarium and is entrusted with the Ministry of Environment to decide their destiny. Suggested that there should be at the Museum of Natural Sciences of Rancho Grande Biological Station, in Maracay.

The aquarium's president, Joseph Valerio, said the board has done everything in its power to preserve the animals, but the prognosis for the health of Helena was always reserved.

"In the past other dolphins died on the same grounds, gastric ulcers, septicemia and pneumonia. Cetacean other aquariums in the world have also died because the public has a bad habit, ignorance or lack of culture, throwing objects at pools and this has done much harm to animals. We are paying the consequences of this cultural effect. "

Valerio said that he took a bullet shell from Helena's stomach.

Asked about the absence of some twenty macaws that were at the park entrance, and said they were moved to another location because the cage is going to put up.

Unusual

As described unusual Councilman Noah's death Mujica fourth dolphin, considering that there is evidence that is disappearing a national public patrimony municipal status.

Mujica believes that the prosecution must accelerate action need to exercise, so the sooner CICPC deliver the report referred to the causes of deaths in the first three dolphins. And open another investigation into the death of Helena.

The mayor also stated that the responsibilities should be determined in this case would be the Ministry of Environment. Consider that just as he had authority to sign the agreement to transfer two dolphins to South Korea could also give special protection measures "to prevent this debacle that is happening."

Mujica said that a dolphin is dying a month, cause suspicion. So the prosecution should be held accountable to the Ministry of Environment. He further stated that the mayor should resign "for the sake of Valencia", because he had been warned about the risk of these animals and did nothing.

Close PARK

Alexis Mendoza, a member of the Committee for the Defense of the dolphins, said the deaths of cetaceans continuous leave no choice but to declare the end of the aquarium. "You must close because clearly the inefficiency of the municipal administration. The Mayor Edgardo Parra was the large aquarium like the city." He said further that despite the short time in front of the aquarium, the directive and matched the record of Alicia Salas, in terms of dolphin deaths is concerned. He added that Edgardo Parra will go down in history as the mayor in whose hands killed more dolphins in the aquarium.

Too much stress

The former president of the aquarium, Adelio Valente stated that Helena's death was the result of stress subjected daily to the authorities of the aquarium.

http://www.entornointeligente.com/articulo-completo/1105682/Una-tonina-por-mes-muere-en-el-acuario-de-Valencia

Apr 2nd, 2011 - Experts Treating Sick Dolphin in Phuket

2011-05-23T09:18:00.000-07:00

Experts at the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) are nursing a sick bottlenose dolphin back to health after it was found floating in the polluted shallows of Klong Tha Cheen in Rassada yesterday.

The dolphin, fully grown at around two metres long, is being looked after by the Marine Endangered Species Unit at the PMBC, located at Cape Panwa.

Kongkiat Kittiwatthanawong, chief of the unit, said the dolphin was discovered by fishermen around 12pm yesterday. It was found close to where a huge leatherback turtle was found dead earlier this year from ingesting plastic bags.

Fishermen told Mr Konkiat they had encountered a pod of eight or nine dolphins the previous night around 25 nautical miles off the coast, near Koh Maithon in Rawai subdistrict.

The sick dolphin probably followed them back to Phuket, they said.

When officials examined the bottlenose they found it was bleeding and had scrape marks along its body. This probably came from the animal being thrown against the rocks by waves as it lay in the shallows.

The dolphin is able to swim well, but can only dive for short periods. Biologists think it has a problem with its respiratory and digestive systems.

It is excreting a runny green pus, which leads them to suspect bacterial infection.

They are observing the dolphin's condition closely and will take a blood sample to establish the cause prior to treating it with drugs.

They expect to be able to release the animal back into the wild in one to two weeks, after which time they hope it will return to its pod in Phang Nga Bay.

SOURCE: http://www.phuketgazette.net/archives/articles/2011/article10151.html

Mar 30th, 2011 - 4 Dolphins Transported from Japan to Changsha U.W. World

2011-05-23T09:09:00.000-07:00

Four wild pacific bottlenose dolphins living in Japan's sea areas arrived at the Huanghua International Airport, Changsha at 5 pm on March, 30.

They are the first batch of living marine animals entering Hunan after the nuclear crisis unfolding in Fukushima, the northeast of Japan.

According to local Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, dolphins and conveyances were not affected by nuclear pollution, and their health condition was basically normal.

The conclusion was based on a 70-minute-long inspection, including an inspection of radioactivity and regular inspection and sterilization.

Two hours later, the "guests" were delivered to Changsha Underwater World and settled down in two independent "dormitories". They adapted to the new environment quite soon and were swimming there with ease.

About two to four years old, two females and two males will meet with visitors after 30-day quarantine. And the earliest date for their performance is expected to be six months later.

SOURCE: http://en.changsha.gov.cn/visit/WhatsOn/201104/t20110402_402885.htm

Mar 25th, 2011 - Penelope, River Dolphin, Has Died at Acuario de Valencia

2011-05-23T09:08:00.001-07:00

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The Friday night, another dolphin that died lived in captivity at the aquarium in Valencia. Penelope is the third dolphin dies after Ulysses and Artemis. As reported by The Carabobeño a CICPC commission moved to the place to conduct the preliminary investigation of the case.

Friday night had died the third dolphin that lived in captivity at the aquarium in Valencia, Penelope, 27, and one of the longest-watching life after his arrival in 1994.

Although unaware of further details of the patients reported that a committee of CICPC moved to the aquarium to conduct the preliminary investigation of the case.
This is the third successive deaths of a dolphin in the aquarium despite changes that have been made on the premises to protect the lives of dolphins in water. Ulysses male dolphin died on January 13 as a result of acute respiratory failure and other ailments. In less than a month died Artemis, apparently because of an infection.

The March 4 Adelio Valente, former president of the Valencia Aquarium reported that several messages had arrived where it was rumored that the dolphin was concerned, was vomiting and was stressed because the pool where the water level was low.
Penelope was isolated Helena caring for one year and six months. During his captivity, he managed to conceive of three deliveries, Telemachus and then to Zeus, the first died product of a broken head, while the second of six, grew up in Ulysses, Artemis and Delilah of 37 years, most of cetaceans

Valencia Aquarium was the only one in the world where dolphins bred in captivity.

SOURCE: http://www.noticierodigital.com/2011/03/muere-otra-tonina-del-acuario-de-valencia/

Mar 24th, 2011 - Indy Dies at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

2011-05-23T09:05:00.000-07:00

Clearwater, Florida - Indy, one of CMA's rescued and non-releasable resident dolphins, died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon.

Indy has been taken to University of Florida, where a necropsy (animal autopsy) will be performed to determine cause of death. This process may take several weeks or even months.

Indy was rescued by CMA on May 3, 2004 from Indian Rocks Beach. He was in critical condition when found, unable to swim and suffering from shark and dolphin bites over his entire body. A portion of one of his tail flukes was actually bitten off.

Because CMA's stranding pool was not available, he was transported to Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, where he was named Mayo (as in Cinco de Mayo). Mayo's wounds were treated on a daily basis at Mote and healed over the course of several months.

On August 9, 2004, Mayo was transferred from Mote to CMA for long-term care. He was in stable condition, swimming and eating normally, with his wounds completely healed. Mayo's permanent name was changed to "Indy" to reflect his initial stranding location of Indian Rocks Beach.

Although Indy made an excellent recovery, he was deemed non-releasable by National Marine Fisheries due to the fact that he did not have full hunting and other survival skills.

Mar 24th, 2011 - Porpoise Rescued in New England

2011-05-23T09:02:00.000-07:00

The New England Aquarium Marine Animal Rescue Team headed out to the salt marsh near the Italian American Club Saturday when a report came in for a stranded porpoise. Upon arrival the marine biologists found a juvenile female harbor porpoise stranded in the tall marsh grass. Responders checked on the porpoise’s health and carefully moved the, 3 ½-foot, 80-pound mammal onto a stretcher. They then drove her up to the University of New England in Maine for treatment.

SOURCE: http://www.wickedlocal.com/saugus/photos/x1161127528/PHOTO-GALLERY-Harbor-porpoise-rescued-in-Saugus

Mar 24th, 2011 - 70 Dolphins to Be Released in Indonesia

2011-05-23T09:01:00.000-07:00

About 70 captive bottle-nose dolphins are awaiting release back into the wide open sea thanks to the efforts of two animal care institutions under the supervision of international dolphin trainer-turned-rescuer Richard O’Barry.

Jakarta Animal Aid Network and the Earth Island Institute have built a 90-square-meter sea pen in Karimun Jawa National Park — the world’s largest for a dolphin rehabilitation program — to house the aquatic mammals temporarily before releasing them back into their natural habitat in the waters off the northern coast of Java.

“Once they are moved into the sea pen, they will experience the natural rhythm of the sea. That’s where their families are, or what’s left of them,” said O’Barry, who was featured in the Academy Award-winning documentary “The Cove” in 2009.

He was speaking on Wednesday at the official launch of the five-year protection and rehabilitation program for the ocean-going mammals with support from the Ministry of Forestry.

O’Barry has assisted similar programs in other countries after he gave up his previous job as a trainer, which included coaching five dolphins for the television series “Flipper.”

A survey by JAAN found that the majority of dolphins in captivity were poached from Central Java’s Karimun Jawa National Park while three dolphins originated from the Ujung Kulon National Park in Banten.

The group carried out the survey after they were informed by concerned parties of a traveling circus featuring dolphins as one of its attractions.

Other dolphins were found in five institutions operating under the guise of conservation, education and therapy organizations, which had allegedly obtained the animals illegally from poachers on the northern coast of Java.

JAAN spokesman Pramudya Harzani added that the Central Java-based traveling circus, which he did not name, has five troupes in the archipelago.

“This is the last traveling dolphin show in the world and Indonesia is the only country to have such a show,” O’Barry said, adding that the claim captive dolphins could be used for educational or conservation purposes was “a form of bad education and a spectacle of dominance.”

He said that to discourage the growth of such businesses, people should stop buying tickets to watch dolphin shows, since doing so increased the demand for poached dolphins.

“I am hoping the dolphins can go home to the sea soon,” O’Barry said. “There’s no the point to the dolphins staying in a tank swimming around in circles.”

SOURCE; http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/nvironment/70-dolphins-to-swim-free-thanks-to-famous-rescuer/431226

Mar 17th, 2011 - Marineland, Florida renamed "Marine Dolphin Adventure"

2011-05-23T08:59:00.000-07:00

Public Relations Director Meghann Gibbons announced to Historic City News that Georgia Aquarium, which purchased the historic Marineland attraction on January 3, 2011 for a reported $9.1 million, has launched a new name and new logo.

Marineland, which is located along the Atlantic coast just south of St. Augustine, Florida, opened in 1937 as Marine Studios, a facility designed and built for filming underwater sequences for motion pictures. Later, it became a theme park known as Marineland of Florida, and enjoyed great popularity in the 1950’s and 1960’s, becoming internationally known for its dolphin shows and exhibits showcasing various forms of marine life.

It was one of the first such attractions in the state of Florida, and was named to the National Register of Historic Places. More recently, an updated and modernized Dolphin Conservation Center at Marineland has become a center for the study of marine mammals, particularly dolphins, and is one of the few facilities in the U.S. where humans can closely observe and interact with dolphins in an intimate environment.

The acquisition of Marineland is part of an overall long-term strategy on behalf of Georgia Aquarium to expand the positive benefits of its programs throughout the Southeastern U.S. In 2008, Georgia Aquarium opened the Dolphin Conservation Field Station (DCFS) at Marineland, a joint venture with Marineland’s Dolphin Conservation Center, immediately adjacent to the historic Marineland property. Among other initiatives, DCFS is dedicated to studying marine animals off the coast of Georgia and northeast Florida and rescuing and rehabilitating stranded animals. Now under the same ownership and direction, DCFS and the Dolphin Conservation Center at Marineland are expected to align even more closely in the future.

Georgia Aquarium and Marineland share a long history of working closely together for the benefit of marine mammals, and the Aquarium and its team members have a deep and abiding appreciation for Marineland and the significance of its heritage as one of Florida’s original coastal attractions. Jim Jacoby, Marineland’s previous owner, is a longtime member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Aquarium, and has shown a strong vision for the future of Marineland as both an appealing and historic attraction and as a center for science, research, conservation and education, values that Georgia Aquarium shares and will carry forward under its stewardship of Marineland.

“We are excited to expand Georgia Aquarium’s positive influence through the addition of the historic Marineland property and its Dolphin Conservation Center,” said David Kimmel, President and COO of the Georgia Aquarium. “Marineland’s modern-day incarnation, with its focus on conservation of dolphins and marine mammals, is an amazing addition to our family – in fact is a perfect complement to the existing education, conservation and research programs currently offered and conducted by the Georgia Aquarium. Institutions like Georgia Aquarium would not even exist if Marineland and others of its kind had not created an awareness and understanding of aquatic animals generations ago.”

While Marineland will be operated as a division of the Georgia Aquarium, no significant change in its day-to-day operations is expected in the immediate future. However, Aquarium representatives are already working with Marineland staffers to consider long-range plans for the Marineland property, and will work closely with area leaders to ensure its long-term viability as both a public attraction and a center for aquatic animal research and conservation. Georgia Aquarium annual pass members will enjoy free admission to Marineland, and the Aquarium hopes to announce additional special benefits and offers in the near future.

SOURCE: http://www.historiccity.com/2011/staugustine/news/florida/marineland-now-marineland-dolphin-adventure-11813

Mar 17th, 2011 - 6 Dolphins Transported to Korea (Jeju Island)

2011-03-24T04:48:00.000-07:00

Hanwha Resort Hotel and scheduled for completion in 2012, Jeju Island Aquarium 'Aqua Planet' exhibition on the Dolphins for the last six in Japan, carried it. Marine animals of this size coming into the country once a rare thing that stands out.

Dolphins sensitive enough to feel the gravity of the Earth receives a life handeda shock loss, this transport process was indeed reminiscent of a military operation, according to officials. The dolphins were contained in a special cage was transportation.

Vibration during road transportation vehicles rushed to the airport to receive police escorts in mobile and transport planes to the four hundred sixty-four with your veterinarian and management of water temperature, air temperature, respiration, skin, eyes and body from drying out and carefully check that the water sprayed 24 hours in intensive care and were not arrived at Jeju aquarists tuipdwae dolphins to swim with massage and a muscle relaxant known to work.

Dolphin Aquarium, the 2012 move to a highest degree of Jeju in the same year, is slated for July general.

source: http://sports.hankooki.com/lpage/tour/201103/sp2011032215145994550.htm

Mar 17th, 2011 - 10 Dolphins Tranported from Taiji to China

2011-03-24T04:47:00.000-07:00

Zhongguang Wang Tianjin March 18 news ( reporters Zhang Xiufeng correspondent Meng Yuan Zhai Park) March 17, 10 dolphins imported from Osaka, Japan travel J56222 flight arrived in Tianjin Binhai International Airport. As contained in the transport process can not provide the water environment, the need for timely release of the dolphins, transport to specialized sites. Upon receipt of Tianjin Airport Customs import declaration, immediately open a green channel arrangements for relevant departments to jointly work quickly, fast as a dolphin for the inspection and clearance procedures.

　　Tianjin Polar Travel Co SONG Zhi Hugh manager said: "Customs good for only 10 minutes to the customs procedures, in order to provide the greatest living dolphin safety and security."

　　It is understood that these "Sino-Japanese friendship envoy" will have eight-Pacific bottlenose dolphins perform in Tianjin the polar aquarium, two spotted dolphin will travel to Beijing Aquarium. Soon after, the masses will enjoy the dolphins to entertain you.

source: http://china.huanqiu.com/roll/2011-03/1572503.html

http://roll.sohu.com/20110318/n304550369.shtml

Mar 17th, 2011 - 2 Dolphins Transported from Nanjing to Shenzhen Sea World

2011-03-24T04:45:00.000-07:00

4 pm yesterday, a bottlenose dolphins in Indonesia (see above), arrived in Shenzhen from Nanjing Xiao Meisha Sea World, the introduction of this head of Indonesia bottlenose dolphins around the age of 10, equivalent to five-year-old child intelligence , belonging to the marine world, particularly in the preparation of the "Towards Dayun" activities. The successful introduction of a cost of millions from this head of Nanjing bottlenose dolphins in Indonesia, during the Universiade will be together with other marine star met with the guests.

http://sztqb.sznews.com/html/2011-03/18/content_1483914.htm

Mar 17th, 2011 - 2 Dolphins Transported from Taiji to Nanjing Zoo

2011-03-24T04:43:00.001-07:00

Japan dolphin to Ning, the first "verification"
2011-03-18 12:07:00 Source: Journal of Nanjing (Nanjing)　keep abreast of 0 bar mobile phone to read news

Environmental monitoring staff hand-held radiation meter multi-function for radiation testing on the dolphins. Photo by reporter Wang Chengbing

Yesterday afternoon, two dolphins from Japan arrived in Nanjing Underwater World, in addition to receiving inspection and quarantine of animals, but also by the environmental protection department of nuclear radiation checks.

Staff said that the two dolphins is the home of the southernmost tip of the continent of Japan Wakayama City Pacific dolphin base, one male and one female, are 2 years old. Underwater World to Japan last year ordered the two dolphins, each more than 100 million, and during the Spring Festival this year, set a good March 17 ticket. "I never thought March 11 an earthquake in Japan, so today was to conduct a nuclear radiation detection."

Environmental monitoring station City Environmental Protection Bureau Xuanwu District staff carry the equipment, the first of the underwater world surrounding the venue for a radiation detection. Instruments to detect radiation by a scintillator detector and a display device composed of shape a bit like a camera, but the bottom is blue. Engineers said Wang Wei, nuclear radiation measurement value is "Naxi Fu", in accordance with the provisions of Jiangsu Province, are all within an hour of 120 Naxi Fu security. "Underwater World and venues around the radiation value is about 40 Naxi Fu, dolphins arrive, I will first test motor vehicles, and then test the dolphins, if the value of radiation much higher than before, or more than the safety value, indicating that they have been nuclear radiation pollution, we should immediately rinse with water, and isolation. "

17:30, two Iveco slowly reached the underwater world. Car just stop, Wang ran past, were used to detect vehicles and dolphins. "The maximum value is 45 Naxi Fu, Safe. No nuclear radiation contamination."

Dolphin lying on wooden box about 2 meters long, dark gray body was wrapped, his eyes close to the tape, stuffed with lots of ice around the body. One of them touched the heads of reporters, it playfully immediately ejected from the nose to breath. Underwater World Aquarium Director Luo Jinhua introduced, in order to keep the skin moist dolphins, they whole body painted with Vaseline in it, with ice cooling, but also with tape blinded its eyes.

Then, after a recovery massage, two dolphins were placed in the pool, then go through a quarantine period of months, "May Day" and the public during the meeting.

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Six o'clock this afternoon, two medium-sized van from the airport arrived Shanghai, Nanjing Underwater World aquarium in front of two dolphins from Japan earthquake babies, each wrapped in a very safe sleeping in the car. Just the car they were EPA staff in Nanjing, a careful examination of nuclear radiation, all normal after it seized two "Ocean Angels" will be the Nanjing Underwater World aquarium in the "Usual Residents"

　　6:00 from the airport in Tokyo, Japan, 8:30 arrived in Shanghai, China, from Shanghai to Nanjing airport, sea world, from the recent disaster, the Japanese continue to journey to the motherland Nanjing baby dolphins, are still very cute looks calm.

　　Director of the Nanjing Underwater World marine Luo Jinhua explained to reporters yesterday, these two little guys had left their home - Wakayama Prefecture in Japan Taiji dolphin base, all the way to be very securely into the inside soft cloth stretcher wooden box, hung on both sides of the stretcher is used to heat the ice; while distributing heat to help the dolphins, the dolphins staff also apply Vaseline to reduce surface evaporation. This carefully detailed all the way to care for them have not received much in shock and injury, safety entered the Nanjing Underwater World for their new home prepared.

　　Here, the environmental protection department staff to use multi-function measuring radiation detector not only for the two baby dolphins were physical body radiation, but also transported them both inside and outside the cars were examined.

　　EPA staff members said after the inspection, the two little guys did not receive radiation contamination, the radiation targets are within the normal range, there is no excessive possible.

　　"Two dolphins moved to procedures before the Spring Festival last year to have all Banqi, tickets are already booked, I did not expect to the previous two days earthquake occurred in Japan, after the tsunami and also appeared in a row such a serious nuclear leak accident. Although they live dolphins base far away in southwestern Japan and Wakayama Prefecture, from the earthquake epicenter is distant, but we still worry about the little ones of the security situation, specifically requested the EPA staff for their medical examination. now all right, we will feel at ease. "Luo Jinhua said.

　　Although the two dolphins in Japan suffered irreparable country's natural wound, but we believe they will be here by the majority of the citizens of Nanjing love and care. (Shen Ran Sun Xiangming)

http://www.csdaily.com.cn/html/shishang_ly/2011-3-18/11318105546734201096.html