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AWI Offers Free Animal-Friendly Lesson Plans, Publications for Virtual Back to School
Washington, DC—As many teachers virtually welcome their students back to school this month, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) offers a variety of free digital educational...
NOAA Imposes Strong Restrictions on Aquariums’ Import of Captive Belugas for Research
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and other animal and environmental protection groups applaud the Department of Commerce’s decision to prohibit Mystic Aquarium from breeding...
Norway’s 2020 Whaling Season is Deadliest in Years
Washington, DC— Norwegian whalers slaughtered more whales in 2020 than in each of the last three years, according to statistics released today by the Fishermen’s...
A Voice for Animals Contest Winners Step Up Advocacy During Pandemic
Washington, DC—From documenting how a hungry sea turtle might mistake a plastic bag in the ocean for a jellyfish, to employing forensic science to curb...
More than 700 Sea Lions to Be Killed, Despite Widespread Opposition
Washington, DC—In an ill-conceived attempt to save endangered salmon, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on Friday issued a permit for wildlife managers and local...