Polar News

Extinct penguin found — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-07-01 10:42

According to a "Globe and Mail/The Associated Press" article: While studying a rare and endangered species of penguin in New Zealand, researchers have uncovered a previously unknown species that disappeared about 500 years ago.

Talks about seal hunting methods — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-07-01 10:33

From a "Canadian Press/CTV.Ca" article: Quebec Premier Jean Charest said he is willing to review seal hunting methods if it means appeasing European sentiments over the controversial practice.

Stunning photo of lucky escape — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-07-01 17:10

In a photograph published in "Metro.co.uk" and "Telegraph.co.uk": This is the stunning moment a photographer captured the moment a killer whale launched a terrifying beach attack.

Migaloo is back — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-07-01 10:14

From various news articles: Australia's famous and favourite white Humpback whale, Migaloo, has been spotted on its annual journey from the frigid waters of Antarctica to breeding grounds in the tropical warmth of far north Queensland.

New boat to help Sea Shepherd's campaign — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-07-01 10:04

From a "Los Angeles Times" article: Japan has requested yet again that the Australian government will do something about the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Meanwhile, the SSCS gets more support, from a different angle

Call for better Arctic regulations — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-30 09:37

From an "Newsminer.com" article: Last spring, a multi-national council this spring recommended northern countries, including the United States, to adopt uniform and mandatory rules for construction of ships that access the Arctic Ocean.

John Franklin - a canibal ? — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-29 11:33

From various news articles: In his new book "Tragic Hero of Polar Navigation", Andrew Lambert, he says that there was nothing successful or noble about Franklin's expedition in 1845.

No agreement reached at IWC meeting — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-29 11:21

From various Press Releases and News Articles: As the International Whaling Commission (IWC)'s annual meeting came to a close, neither pro nor anti-whaling nations have come to an agreement.

Stingrays; a welcome snack for Orcas — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-26 11:41

From a Daily Mail Online article: Amazing spectacle as Stingrays takes flight from hungry killer whales off St. Heliers beach in Auckland, New Zealand.

Mostly Australian crew to man "Steve Irwin" — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-26 11:23

From various news articles: The new Sea Shepherd Conservation Society campaign to defend the whales of the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary from Japanese poachers has been dubbed "Operation Waltzing Mathilda".

International Whaling Commission meeting updates — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-25 10:04

From Press Releases and news article: Call for more consultations over the disputed hunting and Denmark officially requested permission to resume hunting humpback whales off Greenland. Meanwhile, Norwegian whalers have suspended their hunt mid-season.

New enemy of whales is a seagull — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-25 10:04

From a "BBC news" article: Off the coast of Argentina, whales are struggling with a new enemy; seagulls. This attacking has never been seen in any other part of the world.

New chairman for Inuit Circumpolar Council — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-24 11:03

From a CBC.CA article: James Stotts has been appointed by the Inuit Circumpolar Council as its new chairman, signalling a change in leadership in the international Inuit organization.

Pregnant whales were hunted — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-24 10:56

From "The Daily Telegraph/News.com Australia" news article: According to conservation group Humane Society International (HSI); Japan's own figures showed the "true, disgusting nature" of the country's whale hunting.

Jerri Nielsen dies at age 57 — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-24 10:47

From a CNN news article: Dr. Jerri Nielsen, who, nearly a decade ago was rescued from a remote Antarctic research station after diagnosing herself with breast cancer, has died from cancer.

Canadian navy best choice to patrol Arctic — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-23 10:24

From an "PDDNet" article: The new chief of maritime staff says that the Canadian navy is still the best choice to patrol Arctic seas, even though its proposed icebreakers are looking remarkably like coast guard ships.

EU needs to play stronger role in Arctic — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-23 09:44

From an "TopNews.in" article: Ten days before the Sweden is to take over the EU's rotating presidency, the Swedish Foreign Minister said that the EU needs to take an stronger Arctic role.

Ronne, first US woman to go to Antarctica, dies — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-22 11:03

From various news articles: Edith "Jackie" Ronne, who became the first U.S. woman to set foot on Antarctica accompanying her explorer husband there in 1947, has died at age 89.

First catch for Japanese coastal town — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-22 10:48

From a "Taiwan News" article: In a demonstration to promote their fading whaling tradition, Japanese whalers in a small fishing town near Tokyo celebrated by cutting up their first catch of the season.

Greenland is assuming self-rule — by Kris Molle — last modified 2009-06-22 10:39

From a BBC news article: Greenland is assuming self-rule, in the latest step towards independence from Denmark with the newly elected Prime Minister Kleist promising to focus on social problems