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UPDATE-CAPTURED RUSSIAN CETACEANS Part 3.
The 11 orcas and 87 beluga #whales, captured last year for sale to China, held captive in Russian “whale jail“ in Primorsky Kray near #Nakhodka, are at risk of freezing to death as their pens ice over.
The inspection that took place in January 18-19th showed that many animals have developed frostbite. One of the youngest #killerwhales – Kirill(1-yo) is in critical condition. He is completely inactive, looks sick and floating motionless for long periods. His breathing is very slow and ‘gentle’, which can be a sign of pneumonia or other diseases of his internal organs .
The inspection also revealed that there is a complete absence of sanitation and activities aimed at preventing pathogens from infecting the animals-some of them have skin lesions that could be due to fungal diseases.
Recently it was ruled that these cetaceans do not belong to the owners of the facility anymore, but are the property of the Russian Federation. So what are they waiting for?! This video clearly shows the horrible conditions in which #orcas and belugas are currently kept captive, but authorities assure the public that nothing threatens the animals . All I can conclude from this is that the government left them to freeze to death.
NOTE:I'm very angry and disappointed right know and here's another reason why: I switched to business profile because it allows IG users to see some „insights“. It shows that my last post was viewed more than 1,200 times, has more than 200 likes, 51 people sent it to someone, 36 people saved it, but ONLY 11 people actually clicked the link in my bio (means that only 11 people send a letter to V.Putin and/or signed a petition to free Russian orcas and belugas ). So If you have no intention of doing it, don't leave here broken hearts.
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-Photos from @freerussianwhales website
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Photos have emerged confirming the horrible and potentially life threatening conditions Srednyaya Bay’s 11 killer whales and 87 belugas are currently being subjected to.
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Last week the “Whale Prison” underwent an inspection organised by FBS Border Service, bringing in the leading Russian experts in biology, ecology, and veterinary medicine to participate. Experts collected a significant amount of data including skin samples for genetic research, blowhole samples and water samples, as well as audio recordings of vocalisations and a vast array of photos and videos for further analysis.
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The inspection revealed that "there is a complete absence of sanitation and activities aimed at preventing pathogens from infecting the animals.” The facility is reportedly covered in thick, dense ice, posing a huge threat to the animals as they could potentially succumb to hypothermia. Staff members are attempting to reduce the amount of ice by using heat guns and compressors to melt the ice and manually removing it. This has caused anxiety and stress for the animals and, as a result, they’re noticeably less active, spending the majority of their time below the surface. Though these animals have evolved to withstand the cold, they’ve become malnourished and can no longer maintain a healthy blubber supply leaving them unable to combat the frigid temperatures.
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Caption: @cetacean.inspiration
Photos: @freerussianwhales
* Disclaimer: The information was translated from Russian to English so there may be some mistakes.
Another inspection of the “Whale Prison” in Srednyaja Bay, Russia, was conducted by the Primorsky Environmental Prosecutor’s Office on January 30th. The purpose of the inspection was to check on the condition of the 65 pinnipeds being held at the facility. Officials invited Lora Beloivan, director of the local rehabilitation center “Seal”, and veterinarian Pavel Chopenko to participate in the inspection, though they were not allowed to asses the health of the orcas.
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Despite not being allowed to assess the whales, prosecutors reportedly witnessed an orca floating belly-up in its holding pen and described it as either dead or near death. This orca is most likely 1-year-old Cyril (Kirill) who was described as being in poor condition and suffering from frostbite, as well as pneumonia. It has since been suspected that Cyril died the day after the inspection on January 31st. New results from the past inspection revealed that staphylococcus, candida, and other opportunistic infections were found in the skin samples taken from all 11 orcas. The skin of the orcas was described as being “thickly seeded with bacteria” and covered in lesions possibly caused by fungal infections.
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The inspection also revealed the deplorable conditions that the 65 pinnipeds are being subjected to at the “Whale Prison.” Photos from the inspection revealed the horribly small and barren pens that the spotted seals are being held in. Judging from the photos, one can assume that these animals are suffering immensely. The government has issued permits to the Primorsky Dolphinarium, allowing them to export 50 seals from the “Whale Prison” to Tianjin Polar Tourism Co., Ltd., a Chinese company who will distribute them to marine parks across China.
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A new lawsuit has been filed by Sakhalin Environmental Watch, Ocean Friends, and Boomerang Club with the Yuzhno-Sakhalin City Court to release the 98 cetaceans currently being held at the “Whale Prison.” The environmentalists and activists in Russia feel that they can no longer wait for local authorities to take action so they’ve decided to go to court on their own.
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Caption: @cetacean.inspiration
Photos: @freerussianwhales
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✏ Я оставила там послание в блокноте восходителей: Пусть все косатки, белушата, тюлени и моржата будут свободны!.
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Reposted from @liakravt - Shocking footage of freezing #whalejail This video clearly shows the conditions in which 11 orcas abs 87 belugas are currently kept captive. According to recent photos from the inspection many animals have visible signs of frostbite. One of the youngest orca-male is in critical condition. If some measures to warm the temperature in the enclosures won’t be taken soon - orca-male will most likely die The #srednyayabay completely covered with ice. In the meantime authorities assure the public that nothing threatens the animals. Thanks for the video & post @ccic77 @delfacenter Отличное видео, удивляюсь почему дрон не сбили Сюдя по всему не заметили его, как раз в эти дни на базе была 2х дневная проверка. распространяйте информацию у себя на страницах #находка #приморье #приморскийкрай #свободукосаткам #свободубелухам #китоваятюрма #свободутюленям #кпрф #единаяроссия #лдпр #владивосток #москва #санктпетербург #orcas #orcawhale @orcabeauty @dolphin_project_rus #белуха #косатка #касатка #байкотируйтедельфинарии #запретнаотлов #осиротевшиедетеныши @burmatoff @bondarenko_blog #москвариум #москвариум #москвариумнавднх #президентрф #генеральнаяпрокуратура #скрф @blackjaguarwhitetiger @orcas.for.oceans #srednyayabay @oceans.orcas @oceanshot @thedodo
Wonderful news! The owners of the "Whale Prison" in Srednyaya Bay have been charged with cruelty to animals by the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Khabarovsk Territory. Captured during the summer, 101 whales arrived at the Whale Prison between September and October and have remained in the prison's unsanitary, tight confines ever since. The 90 beluga calves were first subjected to a 30-day quarantine period in 2.5m (8ft) transportation containers (beluga calves average 5ft long - an 8ft container is wholly inadequate) before being split into age groups and forced into overcrowded sea pens. The killer whale calves received similar treatment and were housed in small groups in converted aviaries.
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A major issue the Whale Prison has faced is the cold. The bay has almost completely frozen over due to the extreme temperatures and is causing some of the already compromised animals to suffer the consequences of frostbite, whether that be their skin sloughing off or death. Two orcas and three beluga whales are believed to have passed away, although the Whale Prison has said four of these animals were released, most likely as a cover-up. News that these vile people are finally being brought to justice is very welcomed, as is news that "investigators will promptly take comprehensive measures to return all marine mammals to their natural habitat". Unfortunately, a court still needs to grant a court order to release the whales before any of them can be relocated to rehabilitation centers. This is likely to be a lengthy process. I hope the remaining whales pull through and help doesn't arrive too late.
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Caption: @inherentlywild
Photo: @freerussianwhales
Source: quad_fin (Twitter)
Wonderful news! Yesterday, Oleg Kozhemyako (governor of Primorsky Krai), Jean-Michel Cousteau (explorer and environmentalist), and Charles Vinick (the director of the Whale Sanctuary Project), signed a joint agreement on the rehabilitation and release of the orcas and belugas held at the Whale Prison in Srednyaya Bay, Russia.
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According to the statement, the goal is to successfully rehabilitate and release all 97 animals after a proper evaluation is carried out by Russian and international scientists from the Cousteau team. State Deputy, Vladimir Burmatov, stressed that the most important thing is to ensure the healthy rehabilitation and release of the animals while the Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Kobylkin, expressed hope that this joint decision would help to resolve the issue quickly. A memorandum of mutual understanding was signed between VNIRO and the Cousteau team, declaring the unification of efforts, cooperation, and coordination regarding the rehabilitation and release of the orcas and belugas. It is unclear where the rehabilitation center will be constructed, although it was reported earlier this month that it would be built on the basis of the already existing Whale Prison. The objective is to create a practical and humane plan for the whales and hopefully release them this summer.
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In other news, the Russian Federation and VNIRO have begun discussing the total allowable catch (TAC) materials for 2020. As of now, it proposes the capture of 10 orcas and 282 belugas for captive display purposes. Despite the instructions given by Vladimir Putin, VNIRO has not yet included any representatives from the “Free Russian Whales” coalition, but has involved Moskavrium and the Primorsky Aquarium.
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Caption: @cetacean.inspiration
Fantastic news! The remaining 97 whales held captive at the infamous Whale Prison in Srednyaya Bay, Primorsky Krai, Russia, are destined for release! Russian Minister of Natural Resources & Environment Dmitry Kobylkin said in a statement: "It’s absolutely clear to us that the orcas need to be released. No one has any objections today to releasing them, but the important thing is to do it correctly, so as not to lose a single individual". Kobylkin’s statement follows social media posts from American actor, film producer, and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio who urged his social media followers to sign a petition calling for the release of the whales.
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The 87 belugas and 11 killer whales were captured back in the summer and have spent over half a year confined to small, overcrowded sea pens. Within this time, they have become heavily dependent on their human care takers and will require a lengthy rehabilitation before release. This is complicated further by the age of the whales. They’re all very young, some less than a year old. Their young age means they lack vital skills and will need to be taught how to survive in the wild. This process will prove to be difficult unless they can be reunited with their families. While I sincerely hope all of the surviving whales can be returned to the wild, this may prove to be impossible for some individuals.
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Caption: @inherentlywild
Photo: @freerussianwhales
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