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Whaling
Whaling nearly drove several species to extinction, so nations agreed to a ban on commercial whaling. But some countries kill thousands of whales every year and are pushing to start full-scale commercial whaling again. Help us make the oceans safe.
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Captive Marine Mammals
Life for captive whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals is nothing like a life in the ocean. It is almost impossible to maintain a family group in captivity, a tragedy for whales and dolphins. When you see marine mammals in tanks or pools, consider what they have lost in order to entertain us.
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Fisheries and Marine Life
In the United States alone, more than 5,000 marine mammals are killed by commercial fisheries every year. Some species are killed in numbers that threaten their populations. And in the heavy competition for disappearing fish populations, marine animals lose out.
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Marine Pollution and Noise
Last year's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico brought a renewed focus to an often ignored issue: degradation of our oceans. Liquid, solid, and acoustic pollution have devastating effects on marine habitats. The consequences—from entanglement in discarded fishing lines to disorientation from naval sonar—can be deadly.
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Marine Mammal Stranding
When marine mammals end up live or dead on beaches or in shallow water, we call it “stranding.” They may be sick from disease or pollutants, or they may be disoriented. Some recover, while many others die.
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Highlights from the July/August 2012 All Animals Magazine
All Animals is the bimonthly membership magazine of The Humane Society of the United States. Filled with beautiful photography, All Animals provides readers with updates on HSUS activities, advice on caring for animals, investigative reporting, and suggestions for helping animals in need. To receive All Animals, simply become a member at the $25 level or higher.
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All Issues
The Humane Society of the United States works to solve pressing animal welfare issues.
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Whales
All large whales on the planet are endangered today, including the right whale, one of the rarest animals on earth. Human activity—mostly fishing-gear entanglement and ship collisions―is to blame. A few species are still targeted by commercial whaling, and others still suffer at the hands of the entertainment industry. But we can turn things around. Help us save the whales.
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Turtles and Tortoises
Low, slow, and amazing, turtles once roamed Earth with the dinosaurs. Now many species on land and in water face extinction. If you're a turtle fan, help us protect them. One easy way: Enjoy turtles in the wild, not as pets. It's safer for both you and for these fascinating reptiles.
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Death at SeaWorld
From bestselling author David Kirby comes Death at SeaWorld, a groundbreaking scientific thriller that exposes the dark side of America’s most beloved marine mammal park. From the tragic death of trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010, to other, less-publicized violent incidents, journalist David Kirby puts these brutal human-on-animal attacks in context and explores the controversial and even lethal ramifications of keeping killer whales in captivity.
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