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Responsible Lawn Care Practice

WQ editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:57:20 +0000

How responsible lawn care practice can help save the life of dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon. Dolphin deaths are hitting record numbers and it seems that rising nitrogen levels in the water are the cause for this alarming development.

Protect dolphins with 3 easy steps!

Cetacean Life in Scottish Waters

WQ editor — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:31:38 +0000

The seas off western Scotland contain a remarkably high level of biodiversity and are one of the most important European habitats for cetaceans.

In 2013 the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) will conduct a survey to monitor population numbers and compile data on the cetacean population. Very informative article with surprising facts.

Keyboard with Dolphin Sounds

WQ editor — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:02:56 +0000

More on dolphin language. The well-known Denise Herzing has given a TED Talk about the language abilities of dolphins. In her session titled “Do they have a language? If so, what are they talking about?” she shared her research in communicating with dolphins.

Read this TED blog post about the development of a wearable keyboard to communicate with the dolphins. Visit her website to find more information about her work.

Dolphins May Call Each Other by Name

WQ editor — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:26:35 +0000

We already heard of dolphin vocalizations and signature whistles. A new research suggests that dolphins might actually call each other by names.

In their latest study Stephanie King and fellow St. Andrews biologist Vincent Janik investigate a phenomenon they first described in 2006 bottlenose dolphins recognizing the signature whistles of other dolphins they know. Read the article and listen to amazing audio clips.

April Favourite

WQ editor — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:14:37 +0000

Surfing the waves, enjoying the ride – freedom!

Surfing the waves.

North Atlantic Right Whale Is Back

WQ editor — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:30:54 +0000

Very interesting article and in-depth research about the right whales. It is on the sience news for kids website but you can read it as well. Enjoy a whale of a lesson.

Whales And Dolphins Don’t Belong in Captivity!

WQ editor — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:16:09 +0000

We whole-heartedly support this action! Please don’t visit theme parks where wild animals are kept in confinement. Spread the word, remind people about what it means for an animal to be locked up. Read about take action.

Support freedom for whales and dolphins wherever you can!

March Favourite

WQ editor — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:58:46 +0000

Bubbles of joy… breathing in and breathing out into the big blue.

Bubbling with joy

Bottlenose Dolphins A First For Akaroa

WQ editor — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:50:20 +0000

Great news – for the first time in memory a large pod of bottlenose dolphins was spotted at the entrance to Akaroa Harbour. Yeah!

See some pictures and read more…

Close Encounters Of The Giant Kind

WQ editor — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:00:49 +0000

Brian Skerry describes the exhilaration of an up-close encounter with a curious, 45-foot-long right whale. Amazing footage from the National Geographic.