A recent court ruling in the International Court of Justice states Japan’s whaling operations have not been for research as the country claims. Whales such as minke, finback, and other endangered species have been killed for “scientific research” – which is a highly disputed claim in environmental circles. Various wildlife protection groups have advocated for… Read more »
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Humpback Whale Sighting in Southern California
The calm ocean was hiding a unique visitor underneath the surface on January 23, 2013. Captain Joe has seen blue, finback, minke, grey, and pilot whales off the Southern California coast over his 40-plus year career. He has even seen orcas as they swim alongside the Sea Star. When we took Carlsbad High School’s CP… Read more »
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