Dolphins News

Navy dolphins find 19th century Howell torpedo off Calif. coast

A US Navy dolphin has discovered a 19th century torpedo in deep water off the coast of San Diego, California, during an underwater mine detection training exercise. The 11-foot brass torpedo known as the Howell was built and deployed about 130 years ago.

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Pioneering marine research into cetacean life in Scottish waters

Tobermory - Based in Tobermory, Island of Mull off Scotland’s west coast, the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) recently announced details of 2013 surveys into the lives of whales, dolphins and porpoises along Scotland’s varied west coast and islands.

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Peter Gabriel launches the Internet 'for animals'

Musician Peter Gabriel and computer scientist Vint Cerf have launched the "Interspecies Internet", aimed at allowing animals to communicate with each other and with people on-line.

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New study shows dolphins call each other by name

New scientific research suggests that dolphins call each other by name. Researchers say evidence from studies suggest that a dolphin can call the attention of another dolphin it knows very well by mimicking the distinctive whistle of that dolphin.

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Bali restaurant dolphins kidnapped ahead of release for rehab

Bali - Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) is reporting that two dolphins held in a Bali Indonesian restaurant have been kidnapped ahead of an agreement by Indonesia's Forestry Minister to release them for rehabilitation.

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Dolphin 'super pod' spotted off California coast

San Diego - A 'super pod' of thousands of dolphins spanning seven miles was spotted and filmed by tourists off the coast of southern California last Thursday.

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Gowanus dolphin leaves an indelible impression on local woman Special

Brooklyn - When a dolphin found its way into the headwaters of the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn last month, his plight touched many. One woman who met him, described him as "the most beautiful creature" she had ever seen.

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Video: Dolphins help stranded seal pup swim to safety

A video shows a pod of dolphins appearing just in time to rescue a baby seal from being washed ashore. The seal had become separated from its group and appeared unable to resist strong ocean currents driving it away from deep waters to the shoreline.

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Video: Dolphins form 'life raft' to buoy dying companion

Cetacean researchers have observed a pod of dolphins forming a 'life raft' to buoy an injured pod member during her final minutes of life.

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Indian officials stand up for dolphins, say no to dolphinariums

Mumbai - Local governments across India are being told not to grant permission to anyone wishing to establish “dolphin parks”, citing a history of animal cruelty associated with such parks.

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