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CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Injured baby dolphin recovering after found on rock jetty at Haulover Beach, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue says
A baby dolphin is on the road to recovery after it was found hurt and had beached itself on the shores of Miami-Dade County late Saturday morning, officials said. Just before 11:55 a.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Ocean Rescue lifeguards responded to reports of an injured baby dolphin that had beached itself on a rock jetty at Haulover Beach. Upon arrival, lifeguards found the dolphin and saw it was unable to swim or right itself, and appeared to have been struck by a vessel. MDFR said one of its lifeguards was able to safely remove the dolphin from the rocks. "Our lifeguard got a hold of the dolphin, removed it from the rocks, and the dolphin was then handed over to an officer from Florida Fish and Wildlife," said MDFR spokesperson Erika Benitez. At this time, the dolphin is currently under the care of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, where MDFR said it hopes the dolphin will recover from its injuries and be released back into the wild.
Fox News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Expert answers whether sharks would make good security guards for Trump's Alcatraz reboot
'Saving the Blue' shark expert Dr. Tristan Guttridge gives 'Jesse Watters Primetime' a shark week lesson.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Fishing vessels blocking ship route at Vizhinjam port causes concern
Thiruvananthapuram: Vizhinjam international seaport faces a new challenge as fishing vessels are reportedly obstructing the path of large ships. Shipping companies claimed that the unregulated movement of fishing vessels was delaying their anchoring. Several shipping companies have expressed their dissatisfaction over the issue, as ships are forced to anchor at sea for hours until the fishing vessels clear the channel. Port authorities also claimed that this resulted in significant financial losses. On Tuesday, a mother vessel named MSC Istanbul remained at sea for four hours as hundreds of fishing vessels blocked its path. According to port authorities, the fishermen ignored requests from them to avoid the ship's route. Eventually, officials from marine enforcement (ME) and Vizhinjam coastal police had to reach the spot to convince the fishermen. Coastal police registered a case against several identifiable fishermen for blocking the ship route and for abusing and threatening officials under BNS Section 296 (b) and Section 117 (e) of the Kerala Police Act. "This is the first time a case was registered against the fishermen for coming in the way of mother ships. It is not easy to shift the fishing boats from the channel immediately. The govt must form some guidelines in this regard and make the fishermen aware of the consequences. A slight negligence can lead to a collision, potential damage to both ships and fishing vessels and a threat to the life of fishermen," said a top official of ME. Sources at Adani Port claimed that the govt, by an order, restricted fishing activities in the ship channel and the route was clearly marked using buoys. However, seeking a good catch, the fishermen enter the restricted area. "The route near the port is just 150m wide and the fishermen can conduct their activities while avoiding this area. On average, 50 vessels arrive at the port every month and one lakh twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) goods are handled. For this to happen, there should not be any delay in ship movements. Affecting the journey of one ship can affect the journey of all the remaining ships as well, impacting the smooth functioning of the port," said sources at the port. Currently, port authorities alert fishermen on WhatsApp groups about the arrival of ships. This system has proven ineffective and it was high time for an alternative mechanism to be put in place, said officials. Vizhinjam port: Latin archdiocese vicar general demands proper alarm system for fishermen The frequent movement of ships to and from the port was creating risks to the lives of fishermen and it was also damaging their fishing nets, said Fr Eugine Pereira, vicar general of Latin archdiocese. He also criticised state govt for commissioning the port without properly implementing a system to address the concerns of the fishermen. "There should be an effective warning system to alert the fishermen about the arrival of ships, as they cannot abruptly move away while casting fishing nets. A siren system must be in place, announcing the expected arrival time of ships so that they can manage their work ahead of the ship's arrival. Registering cases against the fishermen will irk them sentimentally, as they are at sea not for entertainment but to find livelihood means. They go to sea by risking their lives and the apathy of officials concerned and state govt towards such grave issues adds to their miseries," said Fr Pereira. Not all fishermen have WhatsApp accounts and they may not be able to check messages while fishing at sea, he added. "Sending messages on WhatsApp about the arrival of ships is not an ideal way of alerting them. After all, the ship channel is not properly marked using buoys. When the govt properly addresses these issues, everything will go smoothly," added Fr Pereira.
Washington Post
7 days ago
- Science
- Washington Post
Where will the next big hurricane hit? Ask the sharks.
In the so-bad-it's-good TV movie 'Sharknado,' heroes armed with bombs and chain saws battle sharks tossed inland by a hurricane. In reality, biologists have found a way for sharks to help anticipate the next big storm. Researchers are enlisting sharks as mobile marine monitors, attaching sensors to their dorsal fins. The hope is that as the sharks swim through the ocean, they will collect temperature readings and other information that can be used to predict the power and trajectory of Atlantic hurricanes.
CBS News
22-07-2025
- CBS News
Wayward sea lion rescued from roadway in San Rafael
A young sea lion is being cared for at the Marine Mammal Center after being found along a Marin County roadway over the weekend. According to the San Rafael Police, the department received phone calls about a sea lion wandering Point San Pedro Road on Saturday morning. Police and firefighters arrived on the scene to get the sea lion, identified as a juvenile, out of the roadway. First responders, along with members of the community used shields, a litter basket and cardboard to direct the sea lion to Point San Pedro Bay Park. "Once in the park, the sea lion took advantage of the sprinklers," police said in a statement Monday. The Marine Mammal Center based in Sausalito was called to the scene and took the animal, who was named "Pointer" by authorities, into custody. Police said the sea lion was believed to have suffered from a bacterial infection. The center is working to rehabilitate the sea lion and to eventually release the animal back into the wild. In a statement, police thanked community members for contacting authorities about the sea lion and keeping their distance. "It is important to remember that even though these animals can appear cute and friendly, they are still wild animals and can be unpredictable," police said.
