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Large pod of dolphins enjoy the crystal clear waters of Greece (video)

August 3, 2022 animals, FEATURED 1

A large pod of dozens of adult and young dolphins enjoyed the blue waters of Theologos in Fthiotida, central Greece on early Wednesday morning, offering a spectacular natural show. The spectacle was captured by a drone of UpStories. The bay of Theologos is a well-known refuge for the dolphins …

Turkish military rejects Greek accusations dolphins death linked to naval drill (video)

April 10, 2019 environment Comments Off on Turkish military rejects Greek accusations dolphins death linked to naval drill (video)

The Turkish Armed Forces defended itself against accusations from Greek Marine Conservation Institute Archipelagos that its naval exercises have been behind a recent spike in the number of dolphin deaths. On Tuesday, the military posted on Twitter a video and photographs of dolphins happily accompanying vessels during naval exercises. Extremely …

Death of 15 dolphins in Aegean Sea in just a few weeks; Naval exercise the cause?

April 8, 2019 animals Comments Off on Death of 15 dolphins in Aegean Sea in just a few weeks; Naval exercise the cause?

A shocking environmental disaster in the North Aegean Sea. Fifteen dolphins were found dead in the area in a period of just a couple of weeks. Seven of them were found on the north-east coast of the island of Samos, being swept away by north winds. There is no indication …

Attica Zoo fined with €44K for Dolphin performances, activists protest captivity

October 11, 2018 animals 1

The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy has imposed a fine of 44,360 euros to Attica Zoological Park for violating the law with regards to dolphins performances and animal protection as well as other violation of several other environmental regulations. The fine follows a report by Environment Ministry inspectors who …

Animal rights group threatens to sue Dolphins Park in Athens

January 4, 2018 animals Comments Off on Animal rights group threatens to sue Dolphins Park in Athens

A German animal rights group said that it plans to file a lawsuit against the Attica Zoological Park in Spata, east of Athens, over its alleged “criminal” treatment of dolphins. ProWal’s managing director, Andreas Morlok, said on the group’s Facebook page that the dolphins are forced to perform unnatural acts …

Emergency Phone Numbers for Animals affected by the Oil Spill

September 14, 2017 animals, environment 2

Below is a list of several animal welfare and wild life protection organizations for animals affected by the oil spill caused by the tanker Agia Zoni II that sank on Sunday, Sept 10 2017, off the island of Salamina in the Saronic Gulf. For Seals MOm.gr Hellenic Society for the …

Dolphins Show suspended in Attica Zoo Park

April 8, 2011 animals Comments Off on Dolphins Show suspended in Attica Zoo Park

The Dolphins’ Show at the Attica Zoo Park in Spata newa Athens has been suspended after an application for provisional measures submitted by the Ecologists Greens and animal loving citizens. The performance in the pool of the Zoo is temporary suspended and until an Athens court decides about the commercial exploitation of …

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