10,000 Birds

JANUARY 21, 2016

The Ross Sea is the most productive stretch of water in the Southern Ocean, teeming with large predatory fish, whales, seals, penguins and other animals that form the last intact marine ecosystem on Earth. Back to the Future – the Case for Protection. Enough History – Back to the Future. Finally – the Seabirds.

Russia 176

Russia Penguins Whales Whaling 176

Critter News

MARCH 22, 2009

Kudos for Russian leader Vladimir Putin for stopping the slaughter of seals. The ministry said: “This is a serious step forward to protect Russia’s biological diversity. Activists accused Norwegian companies of encouraging the killing because seal hunting was no longer allowed in their own country.

Slaughter 100

Slaughter Slaughtered Seals Canada 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 29, 2011

The first obstacle was getting to the general range of the species, which is the west coast from northern California to Alaska and across to Russia.* Bald Eagles competed with hauled out Harbor Seals for our attention and we were told that the concentration of eagles was due to the salmon not yet running in the rivers.

Washington 172

Washington Protection Puffins Rhinoceros 172

Animal Ethics

JANUARY 9, 2008

But most important, they are beginning to starve, because the sea ice they depend on for hunting seals, their main food, is melting at a very rapid rate because of global warming. Though hunting still plays a role and led to a bilateral treaty with Russia, ratified last September, climate change is the major threat to polar bears today.

New York Times 40

New York Times Polar Bears New York Bears 40