Morgan is a mom Let’s go back to Morgan, an orca who was rescued and healed in 2010. She was found in poor health in the waters of Netherlands. Once healthy again, she was transferred to Loro Parque instead of being released to the sea. Below is a timeline of Morgan’s pregnancy created by the Free Morgan Foundation. It clearly states that Loro Parque kept Morgan’s pregnancy a secret until it was officially issued she would not be released to…
Three deaths among the Southern resident population It all started when J-35, a member of the Southern Resident population, lost her baby short after the birth, on July 24th, near Victoria (BC). As a sign of mourning, she carries the body of her baby. Although this type of behaviour has been observed before, it has never lasted that long: J-35 carried the body longer than 17 days.Undeniable proof that animals are capable of love. There hasn’t been a succesful birth…
For the 2018 Summer publication, I will be telling about a project I hold dear: marine sanctuaries. The Whale Sanctuary Project is building a model sanctuary where captive whales and dolphins can be rehabilitated and live permanently in their natural environment. The Whale Sanctuary Project had its origins at a meeting at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver in August, 2015. The group, consisting of 23 people discussed the potential for the development of a seaside sanctuary and the ongoing care of…
Vancouver Aquarium will no longer keep whales and dolphins in captivity Mid-January, The Vancouver Aquarium announced the end of its captive cetacean programme, saying public debate was hindering its conservation work. Photo by Ed Bierman What a great news! I fulfilled my dream to see wild orcas on Vancouver Island. While there, we were advised to visit the aquarium. I even glimpsed at its tanks with animals swimming in circle while flying over the city in a harbour plane. I…
My website is five years today. I want to take a moment to thank all of you who’ve stayed through my articles so far, and want to let you know there will be a proper English version soon! 5 years 75 articles (soon 76 in one week!) 26 130 clicks Visits Record on October 12th 2015 23 reading countries