Add To Watchlist

DOLPHINS

The Wire

Agency stops seismic tests; worries about dolphins

With sick and dead dolphins turning up along Louisiana's coast, federal regulators are curbing an oil and natural gas exploration company from using seismic equipment that sends out underwater pulses known to disturb marine mammals.

Former Jaguars QB Garrard signs with Dolphins

Quarterback David Garrard signed a one-year contract Monday with the Miami Dolphins and said he was told he'll be given a shot at the starting job.

Alex Smith concludes visit with Dolphins

Even in the offseason, the Miami Dolphins' quarterback carousel keeps spinning.

Bears acquire Pro Bowl WR Marshall from Miami

The Chicago Bears have acquired Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall from the Miami Dolphins.

Mass dolphin rescue witnessed off Rio coast

A dramatic video showing 30 beached dolphins being rescued by beachgoers in Brazil has become an internet sensation.

Weary crew fights to save stranded Mass. dolphins

There's no good spot on Cape Cod for dolphins to beach themselves, but on this cold, gray day a group of 11 has chosen one of the worst.

An emotional start as Philbin takes over Dolphins

New Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin stood at a lectern, swallowed hard and began to talk about his son's recent drowning. His wife and their five surviving children sat to the side with somber expressions reflecting a loss worse than any game.

Packers' Philbin accepts Dolphins' coaching job

A month of wrenching emotion for Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin took another turn Friday when he landed the Miami Dolphins' head coaching job.

Dolphins interview Philbin again for coaching job

Pushing ahead with his career in the wake of personal tragedy, Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin interviewed for the Miami Dolphins' head coaching job for a second time Wednesday.

Up to 30 dolphins beach on Cape Cod, 10 to 12 dead

An animal welfare organization says up to 30 dolphins have been found stranded on five Cape Cod beaches, and only 11 were able to be released.

Jeff Fisher interviews for Dolphins coaching job

Jeff Fisher landed at the Miami Dolphins' complex Tuesday. Now the question is whether the Dolphins will land Fisher.

Jets season ends with 19-17 loss to Miami

Say this for the New York Jets: They went down fighting.

Taylor helps Dolphins eliminate Jets, 19-17

Jason Taylor stood at his 10-yard line, motioning with both arms to coax more noise from the crowd as the Miami Dolphins tried to hang on to a late lead.

Miami knocks Jets out of playoff race, 19-17

MIAMI (AP) _The New York Jets will sit out the playoffs, and that's guaranteed.

Dolphins T Long placed on injured reserve

Miami Dolphins left tackle Jake Long went on injured reserve Wednesday with a torn right biceps, meaning he'll miss the team's final game Sunday against the New York Jets.

2nd half dooms Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins were halfway to an upset that could have jumbled the AFC playoff picture.

Brady leads comeback, Patriots top Dolphins 27-24

The New England Patriots emphasize playing well for 60 minutes every game. On Saturday, 30 was enough — barely.

Bush has 203 yards in Dolphins' 30-23 win

With the snow falling, Reggie Bush and the Miami Dolphins didn't look out of place after the running back slid feet-first through the end zone to celebrate the longest run and most productive game of his career.

Dolphins fire Tony Sparano as coach

Even before the Miami Dolphins fired Tony Sparano on Monday, names of potential successors were being bandied about.

The Vine
BBC News - Peru dolphins not killed by oil blasts, says minister
Source: BBC News - Japan hit by massive earthquake

A Peruvian minister has denied claims that explosions used in oil exploration are to blame for the deaths of hundreds of dolphins. ... However, environmental group Orca said it had tested 30 dead dolphins and found they had broken ears and damaged organs, consistent with the a …

US's dolphin-safe tuna labels banned by court calling them 'unfair' to Mexico. Suzanne Goldenberg, US environment correspondent. Wednesday, 16 May 2012 17.20 EDT
Source: Guardian Unlimited

The international trade court has effectively outlawed the sale of dolphin-friendly canned tuna in American supermarkets, ruling such labels were unfair to Mexican fishermen. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, was the third from the World Trade Organisation against  …

Two dolphins dead after ingesting synthetic heroin
Source: io9

Forensics experts say that two Swiss dolphins died of an overdose, presumably after some idiots fed them a synthetic opiate during a two-day rave (there is some dispute as to whether the dolphins' death had anything to do with the rave, as the deaths occurred weeks after the ev …

So long, and thanks for all the fish! Dolphins help Brazilian fisherman catch their prey, then swim off (but what's in it for them?) | Mail Online
Source: the Mail online

Dolphins have started lending a hand (or fin) to a small group of fishermen in Brazil. The startling human-dolphin relationship occurs in Laguna, Brazil, where the bottlenose dolphins will herd mullet fish towards the fishermen and then - with a flick of their heads and tails  …

Animal Tracks - Dolphin stuck in California wetlands draws a crowd
Source: msnbc.com

With everything going on in the world today, it is nice to know that there are some people out there that haven't forgotten about our wildlife and are willing to help them when they get in trouble.

Gulf's dolphins pay heavy price for Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Source: Raw Story

A new study of dolphins living close to the site of North America’s worst ever oil spill – the BP Deepwater Horizon catastrophe two years ago – has established serious health problems afflicting the marine mammals. The report, commissioned by the National Oce …

Some fin's in the air: Dolphins set to be freed back into the wild after re
Source: the Mail online

Two friendly and loveable dolphins are going to be freed after training for hunt.What are the likelihhod to outliving?

BBC - Future - Science & Environment - Will we ever... talk to the animals?
Source: BBC - Homepage

History is littered with celebrity animals who have communicated with human scientists, with varying degrees of success.

Video: Beached Dolphins Rescued Rio de Janeiro
Source:

As if you needed more proof that Brazilians are awesome.

Tannehill or bust for the Dolphins?

What have we done lately?

Broncos offer Manning $90 million deal; 49ers enter chase
Source: NFL - Sporting News

The updates on the Peyton Manning Watch are coming in fast and furious. According to various reports, the Denver Broncos are meeting with Manning on Friday at Duke University and will watch him throw. And, the Denver Post reported, the team is offering him roughly a five-year, $ …

Incredible Dolphin Superpod 'Stampede' Caught On Video - Animal News: Animal Planet
Source: Discovery.com

Whale watchers in Dana Point, California caught this incredible dolphin superpod on footage earlier this week, where an estimated 2,000 dolphins convened and 'stampeded' together across the ocean for this spectacular event!

What made 30 dolphins come ashore in Brazil?
Source: New Scientist

It was just another day on the beach for holidaymakers off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when a pod of about 30 dolphins swam ashore on Monday.

Towing My Weight: Partnering with Commercial Shipping for Whale and Dolphin Research
Source: Science News, Articles and Information | Scientific American

I didn’t give much thought to shipping until I started doing my PhD on whales and dolphins. Food magically appeared onto store shelves out of thin air, where I bought it.

Sea Shepherd :: The Empire Strikes Back
Source: Sea Shepard Web Site

The Sea Shepard is still fighting the good fight. Not everyone agrees with their methods or their rational but this is one case where the ends may justify the means. This is an update on their efforts to thwart whaling this year.

Dolphins deserve same rights as humans, say scientists
Source: BBC News - Japan hit by massive earthquake

Dolphins should be treated as non-human "persons", with their rights to life and liberty respected, scientists meeting in Canada have been told. Experts in philosophy, conservation and animal behaviour want support for a Declaration of Rights for Cetaceans. They believe dolph …

My Apology To My Friends In The Newsvine Photographers and Everyone Else I Offended In The Events Leading Up To and The Aftermath of My Unceremonious Booting For "Blatant and Unapologetic Copyright Infringement"

 For anyone that doesn't know last year I was banished from my favorite group on the vine and from the Foto-Friday feature that was a mainstay of my column every week.

Dead dolphin tally reaches 81 on Cape Cod
Source: CNN

 At least 81 dolphins have been found dead or died shortly after being discovered on Cape Cod in a series of largely unexplained strandings that began early last month, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. More than 100 dolphins, identified as …

At least 20 dolphins found dead in Cape Cod area
Source: CNN

At least 20 dolphins have died after washing up near several Cape Cod towns, an International Fund for Animal Welfare spokeswoman said Monday.

An Uplifting Dolphin Story. Literally. « AnimalWise
Source: AnimalWise

An Uplifting Dolphin Story. Literally.

SeaWorld Christmas Celebration takes planning: Make sure you see the highlights - Orlando Theme Parks | Examiner.com
Source: Examiner

With a bit of advance prep you make shure to have a fun family time.

Brutal fan violence breaks out in New Jersey and Miami
Source: Yahoo! Sports

It's becoming an epidemic around the NFL as fan violence becomes a growing concern.

The Dark Secrets That Dolphins Don't Want You to Know
Source: Slate

The terrible truth about dolphins...

This area needs news. Click here to seed the vine