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Fishy Food: FDA May Approve Genetically Engineered Salmon
Farmed Animals, Marine WildlifeDespite strong public opposition, and no documented demand, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appears to be drawing closer to approving the first food product from a genetically engineered (GE)...
Iceland to Resume Commercial Fin Whale Hunt
Marine WildlifeAlmost two years ago, Iceland’s Hvalur Inc., headed by Kristjan Loftsson, suspended its fin whale hunt. It continued however to export thousands of tons of mainly fin whale products, principally...
Japan’s Taiji Dolphin Killing Methods Deemed Inhumane
Marine WildlifeA recent issue of the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science contains the findings of a clinical veterinary and behavioral analysis of the killing methods being used in the notorious...
Sounding Off: Navy Severely Impacts Marine Life with Ocean Noise
Marine WildlifeThe US Navy has requested authorization from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to allow it to take (harass, harm or kill) many tens of millions of marine mammals incidental to...
St. Vincentian Whalers Learning New Vocation, but Bloodshed Continues
Marine WildlifeAWI continues to work with NGOs and individuals in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to bring an end to its cruel and wasteful humpback whale hunt. We are particularly...
In Tribute to Dr. Earnest Johnson
EquinesAWI was deeply saddened to learn that Dr. Earnest Johnson, a dedicated veterinary inspector with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), passed away earlier this year. Dr. Johnson embraced his obligation...
Bear Poachers Pinched in NC and GA
Terrestrial Wildlife“Operation Something Bruin,” a four-year, multi-agency sting operation involving state officials from Georgia and North Carolina, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, and National Park Service, has resulted in...
Climate Concerns Induce USFWS to Propose ESA Protection for Wolverines
Terrestrial WildlifeThe US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced on February 1 a proposal to list the North American wolverine as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). USFWS stated...
Falling Reign: Drought, Industrial Ag Precipitate Disastrous Decline of Monarch Butterflies
Terrestrial WildlifeThe monarch butterfly population is crashing. Over a 50-acre swatch of central Mexico each winter, monarch butterflies once formed a living blanket over the trees. They now occupy less than...
Traveling Animal Exhibitors Must Report Their Whereabouts
Terrestrial WildlifeCircuses, animal acts, carnivals, petting zoos, and other animal exhibitors are now required to file itineraries with USDA at least 48 hours in advance if they will be keeping any...