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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team observe on the prow in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

A short-finned pilot whale swims in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team observe on deck in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team take photos on deck in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Short-finned pilot whales swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

An aerial drone photo shows Fraser's dolphins swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Fraser's dolphins swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Fraser's dolphins swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Short-finned pilot whales swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Fraser's dolphins swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240708) -- BEIJING, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fraser's dolphins swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team take photos on deck in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team observe on the prow in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Short-finned pilot whales swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fraser's dolphins swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A short-finned pilot whale swims in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team observe on deck in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Short-finned pilot whales swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows Fraser's dolphins swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-CETACEAN SPECIES-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240708) -- SANYA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fraser's dolphins swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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Rare southern right whale mother and calf spotted along Australia's eastern coast

STORY: Rare southern right whale mother and calf spotted along Australia's eastern coast DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the whale and calf (courtesy of Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia) STORYLINE: A southern right whale mother and calf are spotted in waters along Australia's eastern coast. The New South Wales (NSW) Environment and Heritage Group said on Sunday that it is believed the calf was born around July 25. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has been tracking the pair since July 27 and called on the public to keep their distance to avoid disturbing the whales. Southern right whales are an endangered species, with less than 270 in the southeast Australian population. This calf is one of the only two calves recorded in the state this year, according to the authorities. NPWS also urged all watercraft, including vessels, surfers, jet skis to stay at least 300 meters awa

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15 cetacean species recorded during survey in South China Sea

STORY: 15 cetacean species recorded during survey in South China Sea DATELINE: July 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: SANYA, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of survey of deep-diving and off-shore cetaceans in the South China Sea 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI SONGHAI, Researcher of Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: A survey of deep-diving and off-shore cetaceans in the South China Sea was completed on Saturday. Preliminary analysis of the survey shows that at least 15 cetacean species were spotted, including sperm whales, short-finned pilot whales, Risso's dolphins, and rough-toothed dolphins. The survey, the sixth of a series, lasted 20 days on a voyage of more than 3,500 kilometers. Its task zone was mainly in the northern part of the South China Sea. The survey was organized by the Marine Mammal and Marine Bioacoustics Laboratory under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI SONGHAI, Researcher of Institute of Deep-s

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Sightings of Bryde's whales increase as China steps up protection efforts

STORY: Sightings of Bryde's whales increase as China steps up protection efforts DATELINE: April 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): GUO YIFAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN MO, Associate researcher from Guangxi Academy of Sciences 3. STANDUP 2 (English): GUO YIFAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LAI CHAOYUN, President of Weizhou Island's tourism association STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): GUO YIFAN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm on Weizhou Island in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. You can see behind me there are several fishing boats, and if you take an aerial view of the island, you can see it is located in a semicircular bay. Weizhou Island is the largest and the youngest volcanic island in China. In 2016, a Bryde's whale, known as a very mysterious species of cetaceans, was spotted in waters off Weizhou Island, making this place more appealing to tourists. Meanwhile, some marine rese

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Typhoon forces whalers to forgo 1st day of dolphin hunt

TAIJI, Japan - Antiwhaling activist Richard O'Barry (L) speaks to reporters after arriving in the traditional whaling town of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, on Sept. 1, 2011. Local fishermen postponed the start of their annual hunt of dolphins, whales and other cetaceans due to an approaching typhoon over waters off Japan's Pacific coast.

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Typhoon forces whalers to forgo 1st day of dolphin hunt

TAIJI, Japan - Fishing boats are tied up in the traditional whaling town of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, on Sept. 1, 2011, after local fishermen postponed the start of their annual hunt for dolphins, whales and other cetaceans due to an approaching typhoon over waters off Japan's Pacific coast.

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Typhoon forces whalers to forgo 1st day of dolphin hunt

TAIJI, Japan - Antiwhaling activist Richard O'Barry (C) arrives in the traditional whaling town of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, on Sept. 1, 2011. Local fishermen postponed the start of their annual hunt for dolphins, whales and other cetaceans due to an approaching typhoon over waters off Japan's Pacific coast.

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Typhoon forces whalers to forgo 1st day of dolphin hunt

TAIJI, Japan - A fisherman checks fishing gear in the traditional whaling town of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, on Sept. 1, 2011, after local fishermen postponed the start of their annual hunt for dolphins, whales and other cetaceans due to an approaching typhoon over waters off Japan's Pacific coast.

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Japan defeated in bid to exclude small cetaceans from IWC agenda

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis - The International Whaling Commission begins its 58th plenary session on the Caribbean island state of St. Kitts and Nevis on June 16.

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1428 Dolphins Slaughtered In The Faroe Islands - Denmark

A super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven into the shallow water at Skalabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands on September 12, 2021, where every single one of them was killed. Sea Shepherd believes this to be the largest single hunt of dolphins or pilot whales in Faroese history and is possibly the largest single hunt of cetaceans ever recorded worldwide. - MANDATORY CREDIT - Photos by Sea Shepherd via ABACAPRESS.COM A super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven into the shallow water at Skalabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands on September 12, 2021, where every single one of them was killed. Sea Shepherd believes this to be the largest single hunt of dolphins or pilot whales in Faroese history and is possibly the largest single hunt of cetaceans ever recorded worldwide. - MANDATORY CREDIT - Photos by Sea Shepherd via ABACAPRESS.COM

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1428 Dolphins Slaughtered In The Faroe Islands - Denmark

A super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven into the shallow water at Skalabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands on September 12, 2021, where every single one of them was killed. Sea Shepherd believes this to be the largest single hunt of dolphins or pilot whales in Faroese history and is possibly the largest single hunt of cetaceans ever recorded worldwide. - MANDATORY CREDIT - Photos by Sea Shepherd via ABACAPRESS.COM A super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven into the shallow water at Skalabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands on September 12, 2021, where every single one of them was killed. Sea Shepherd believes this to be the largest single hunt of dolphins or pilot whales in Faroese history and is possibly the largest single hunt of cetaceans ever recorded worldwide. - MANDATORY CREDIT - Photos by Sea Shepherd via ABACAPRESS.COM

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1428 Dolphins Slaughtered In The Faroe Islands - Denmark

A super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven into the shallow water at Skalabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands on September 12, 2021, where every single one of them was killed. Sea Shepherd believes this to be the largest single hunt of dolphins or pilot whales in Faroese history and is possibly the largest single hunt of cetaceans ever recorded worldwide. - MANDATORY CREDIT - Photos by Sea Shepherd via ABACAPRESS.COM A super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven into the shallow water at Skalabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands on September 12, 2021, where every single one of them was killed. Sea Shepherd believes this to be the largest single hunt of dolphins or pilot whales in Faroese history and is possibly the largest single hunt of cetaceans ever recorded worldwide. - MANDATORY CREDIT - Photos by Sea Shepherd via ABACAPRESS.COM

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1428 Dolphins Slaughtered In The Faroe Islands - Denmark

A super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven into the shallow water at Skalabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands on September 12, 2021, where every single one of them was killed. Sea Shepherd believes this to be the largest single hunt of dolphins or pilot whales in Faroese history and is possibly the largest single hunt of cetaceans ever recorded worldwide. - MANDATORY CREDIT - Photos by Sea Shepherd via ABACAPRESS.COM A super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven into the shallow water at Skalabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands on September 12, 2021, where every single one of them was killed. Sea Shepherd believes this to be the largest single hunt of dolphins or pilot whales in Faroese history and is possibly the largest single hunt of cetaceans ever recorded worldwide. - MANDATORY CREDIT - Photos by Sea Shepherd via ABACAPRESS.COM

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1428 Dolphins Slaughtered In The Faroe Islands - Denmark

A super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven into the shallow water at Skalabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands on September 12, 2021, where every single one of them was killed. Sea Shepherd believes this to be the largest single hunt of dolphins or pilot whales in Faroese history and is possibly the largest single hunt of cetaceans ever recorded worldwide. - MANDATORY CREDIT - Photos by Sea Shepherd via ABACAPRESS.COM A super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven into the shallow water at Skalabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands on September 12, 2021, where every single one of them was killed. Sea Shepherd believes this to be the largest single hunt of dolphins or pilot whales in Faroese history and is possibly the largest single hunt of cetaceans ever recorded worldwide. - MANDATORY CREDIT - Photos by Sea Shepherd via ABACAPRESS.COM

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1428 Dolphins Slaughtered In The Faroe Islands - Denmark

A super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven into the shallow water at Skalabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands on September 12, 2021, where every single one of them was killed. Sea Shepherd believes this to be the largest single hunt of dolphins or pilot whales in Faroese history and is possibly the largest single hunt of cetaceans ever recorded worldwide. - MANDATORY CREDIT - Photos by Sea Shepherd via ABACAPRESS.COM A super-pod of 1428 Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins was driven into the shallow water at Skalabotnur beach in the Danish Faroe Islands on September 12, 2021, where every single one of them was killed. Sea Shepherd believes this to be the largest single hunt of dolphins or pilot whales in Faroese history and is possibly the largest single hunt of cetaceans ever recorded worldwide. - MANDATORY CREDIT - Photos by Sea Shepherd via ABACAPRESS.COM

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One Voice Protest For Closure Of Dolphinariums - Nantes

Demonstration of the "One Voice" association in Nantes, France on June 5, 2021 to request the closure of dolphinariums and the release of captive cetaceans in a marine sanctuary. Photo by Ruaud M/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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One Voice Protest For Closure Of Dolphinariums - Nantes

Demonstration of the "One Voice" association in Nantes, France on June 5, 2021 to request the closure of dolphinariums and the release of captive cetaceans in a marine sanctuary. Photo by Ruaud M/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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One Voice Protest For Closure Of Dolphinariums - Nantes

Demonstration of the "One Voice" association in Nantes, France on June 5, 2021 to request the closure of dolphinariums and the release of captive cetaceans in a marine sanctuary. Photo by Ruaud M/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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One Voice Protest For Closure Of Dolphinariums - Nantes

Demonstration of the "One Voice" association in Nantes, France on June 5, 2021 to request the closure of dolphinariums and the release of captive cetaceans in a marine sanctuary. Photo by Ruaud M/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan defeated in bid to exclude small cetaceans from IWC agenda

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis - The International Whaling Commission begins its 58th plenary session on the Caribbean island state of St. Kitts and Nevis on June 16. (Kyodo)

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1st dolphin hunt of season starts

Protestors against the hunting of dolphins and other small cetaceans gather in the western Japan town of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, on Sep. 3, 2015, to watch fishing boats leave the harbor for the first time this season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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1st dolphin hunt of season starts

Fishing boats leave harbor in the western Japanese town of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, on Sep. 3, 2015, for the season's first drive hunt of dolphins and other small cetaceans. Protesters against the controversial practice and reporters also gathered there. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo