Frankfurt -
German authorities have confirmed that they will push ahead with plans to extradite the Sea Shepherd Captain to Costa Rica on an outstanding warrant, squashing previous hopes of an imminent release.
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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay faced criticism from a marine mammal conservation group this week, after he allegedly tucked into a plate of minke whale on a trip to Iceland.
The North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii is home to the spectacular waves of world class surfing competitions, yet its beaches offer safe harbor to endangered green sea turtles. And once on land, the turtles receive an aloha welcome by human protectors.
The plans to remove the cruise ship the Costa Concordia were approved by Italian civil authorities Tues., May 15. The two companies undertaking the project, Titan Salvage of the U.S. and Micoperi of Italy, intend to refloat the entire ship.
Scientists have discovered a sub-glacial basin in the Antarctica region which they believe is due for imminent collapse. The previously unknown area is the size of New Jersey (7,770 sq miles).
Less than 90 individuals remain in this population of gentle fish-eating orcas. Low salmon supply and toxins are suspected as contributing causes, but the recent death of a young orca has raised questions of the safety of naval practice in a sanctuary.
Toronto -
Toronto Zoo held its 13th International Migratory Bird Day last Saturday, 12 May 2012. As has become something of a tradition, I joined the party by tagging along on the birding walk in the closed-off sections of the zoo.
London -
Adjacent to Sydenham and Crystal Palace is Penge, which at the moment is in the middle of Penge Festival, an event that was first held in 1972.
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