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December 19, 2012
The HSUS and Whale and Dolphin Conservation Call on Federal Agency to Take Action to Protect Right Whales
In the wake of the death of an entangled right whale in waters off the northeastern coast of Florida, The Humane Society of the United States and Whale and Dolphin Conservation urge the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to take several key actions that will better protect right whales.
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November 30, 2012
A Whale of a Tale
"The Whale" is a documentary film that tells the story of Luna, an inquisitive, friendly, orca whose life teaches us about the mysterious yet undeniable bond we have with our fellow creatures.
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November 30, 2012
Ryan Reynolds Dishes on "The Whale"
Read an exclusive conversation with Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynolds about his behind-the-scenes role in the poignant and thought-provoking new documentary "The Whale" and what this remarkable story means to him.
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November 13, 2012
"Minds in the Water": A Surfer Fights for Fellow Ocean Creatures
Follow champion surfer Dave Rastovich's fight to protect whales, dolphins, and other marine life in the documentary, "Minds in the Water."
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March 21, 2012
2011 ACE Documentary Grant Winners
The Humane Society of the United States awards the 2011 ACE Documentary Film Grant to "Cages of Shame," about bears held captive on bile farms in China.
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March 16, 2012
Buffalo Exchange Helps Save Ocean Animals
In recognition of our work to protect marine life, Buffalo Exchange pledged all proceeds from the sale of items priced at one dollar during Buffalo Exchange’s Dollar Day Sale on Saturday, April 21, 2012, as donations to HSI and The HSUS.
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February 22, 2012
Amazon.Com Removes Whale Products From Japan Website
Internet giant Amazon.com appears to have removed all whale products from its wholly owned Japanese website overnight, following worldwide publicity that scores of whale products were offered for sale.
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February 3, 2011
Underwater Exposure: "The Cove" Director Louie Psihoyos Turns Lens on Dolphin Hunt
Award-winning filmmaker Louie Psihoyos Turns His Lens on Japanese Dolphin Hunt
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December 21, 2010
Groups Seek U.S. Trade Sanctions Against Iceland in Response to Escalating Whaling Activities
Nineteen conservation and animal welfare groups called on the U.S. Secretaries of Commerce and Interior to impose trade sanctions against Iceland for its escalating defiance of international conservation agreements on commercial whaling.
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August 25, 2010
The HSUS Praises Pro-Whale Resolution by California Legislature
The HSUS praised the California legislature’s passage of a joint resolution asking the president and the U.S. Congress to stand firm against any proposals to lift the quarter-century old moratorium on commercial whaling.
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June 25, 2010
Statement by Humane Society International as IWC Closes
As the 62nd annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission closed, Kitty Block, vice president of HSI, released a statement.
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June 23, 2010
Return to Commercial Whaling Option Rejected for Now at Annual Whaling Meeting
HSI welcomed Wednesday’s withdrawal of a “compromise” package that would have legitimized commercial whaling, set aside by the delegates at the morning session of the 62nd annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission.
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June 21, 2010
Humane Society International Calls for Protections as Whaling Commission Meeting Starts
Humane Society International calls for continued protections of whales as the 62nd Meeting of the International Whaling Commission gets underway in Agadir, Morocco this week.
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June 21, 2010
17 Senators Sign Letter to President Urging Stronger Whale Protection as International Meetings Begin
HSI and HSUS commend 17 U.S. Senators for signing a letter to President Obama, asking him to require the U.S. delegation to the International Whaling Commission to vote to uphold the ban on commercial whaling.
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June 17, 2010
67 U.S. Representatives Support Upholding Commercial Whaling Ban
67 Congresspersons signed a letter to President Barack Obama in favor of maintaining a ban on commercial whaling in advance of International Whaling Commission meetings.
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June 9, 2010
Japan Sets Sail to Kill Whales Right Before International Whaling Commission Meeting
In about two weeks, the International Whaling Commission will meet to decide whether to allow a resumption of commercial whaling in exchange for promises by three whaling nations to reduce the numbers of whales they kill each year.
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June 8, 2010
Official Whaling Stats Expose Danger of Lifting Commercial Whaling Ban
Before representatives from more than 80 governments meet to consider a proposal to lift the 24-year ban on commercial whaling, conservation groups including HSI released independent statistics showing how the current ban has saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of whales.
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April 23, 2010
Humane Society International Asks Obama Administration to Shun Whaling Deal
Humane Society International is calling upon the United States to reject an ill-conceived deal to legitimize commercial whaling.
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April 22, 2010
Humane Society International Opposed to Whaling Commission Proposal
Kitty Block, vice president of Humane Society International, issued a statement in response to a proposal by the International Whaling Commission.
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April 22, 2010
Earth to Obama: Don't Sell Out the Whales!
The IWC has held closed-door meetings to come up with a package deal that, if approved, would suspend the 1986 commercial whaling moratorium for 10 years and would assign kill quotas to whaling nations, allowing them to hunt whales for commercial purposes, even in a sanctuary. Let's rally to protest this deal.
