WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO HELP THE PLANET & ITS VULNERABLE CREATURES TODAY?
Through our malicious neglect, large-scale ocean abuse, and self-centeredness, epitomised in our capitalistic practices, we are simply murdering these animals.
Compiled by Patrice Greanville
A dead whale that washed ashore in eastern Indonesia had a large lump of collected plastic waste in its stomach, including flip-flops and 115 drinking cups, a park official has said, causing concern among environmentalists and government officials in one of the world’s largest plastic-polluting countries.
Bonus video
Whale Shows AMAZING Appreciation After Being Freed From Fishing Nets
Michael Fishbach, co-founder of The Great Whale Conservancy (GWC), narrates his encounter with a young humpback whale entangled in local fishing nets.
At first, the animal appeared to be dead, yet Fishbach investigated and quickly discovered that the poor creature was tangled in a fishing net.
The humans had to act fast; what began as a tragedy soon became a thrilling rescue as Fishbach and his crew labored to free the young whale.
The entire encounter was caught on videotape and later narrated by Fishbach himself.
Watch as the whale named Valentina by her rescuers goes from near death to freedom, then rewards her saviours with dozens of magnificent full-body breeches and tail flips.
Indeed, this video has the power to inspire action on behalf of other beings. In ways big and small, each of us can be the one who helps another.
Opportunities to be a hero for animals are all around. Where will your compassion take you next?
Please check out http://www.eii.org/gwc/ for more great information on Great Whale Conservancy
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