Whales 'led astray by magnetism'

BBC News ^ | Friday, 13 May, 2005 | Dr David Whitehouse

[andie74]

Marine mammal experts say an increase in fishing activity, which leads to more "by-catch", is a major cause of the problem.

Campaigners also claim increased noise in the oceans, coming form ships' engines and sonar, is a significant factor in whales losing their way.

Now HERE we FINALLY get to the how we are causing the problem with our pesky war machines and desire to eat fish!

[1FASTGLOCK45]

Maybe these "campaigners" can have a personal interview with the sharkies :)

[Thinkin' Gal]

The numbers of cetacean - whale, dolphin and porpoise - strandings around the UK have doubled over the last 10 years.

No doubt this phenomenon is linked to crop circles.

[konaice]

Campaigners also claim increased noise in the oceans, coming form ships' sonar,

Bush's Fault!!!!

[andie74]

This was posted underneath the article:

If you find a dead stranded whale or dolphin around the UK coast, contact:

England: 020 794 25 155 (The Natural History Museum)

Scotland: 01463 243 030 (Scottish Agricultural College)

Wales: 01348 875 000 (Marine Environmental Monitoring)

If you find a live stranded whale or dolphin around the UK coast, contact:

Scotland: The Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit on 01261 851696 or the SSPCA on 08707 377722

England and Wales: BDMLR on 01825 765546 or RSPCA on 0870 5555999

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

"The numbers of cetacean - whale, dolphin and porpoise - strandings around the UK have doubled over the last 10 years."

So, HUMAN public schools aren't the only schools dumbing down their broods these days. (So much for the "evolution" of Man!)


(smirk)

[OldEagle]

"They argue that whales may be like pigeons and dolphins in having a magnetic sense based on small crystals of magnetite found in certain cells.

Pigeons use such cells to sense the Earth's magnetic field to help in their navigation..."

Even if this were true, wouldn't they still need a map?

[samtheman]

Increased solar activity

And the question is:

What three words to you never see or hear in any story or discussion about melting polar ice sheets?

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

How does increased solar activity affect student pilots in the Washington, D.C. area or Greyhound riding brides-to-be in Georgia?

[dhuffman@awod.com]

What'll happen to the cetaceans when the Earth's magnetic field inevitably reverses?

[andie74]

BWAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA!

And on that note, my daughter is sleeping soundly, and I am going to try to get some shuteye.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

I don't have all the answers, but I know what the important questions are.

[aculeus]

No doubt this phenomenon is linked to crop circles.

[byset]

Huh, I guess this explains why Michael Moore tends to lose his bearings during periods of major solar flare activity

[putupjob]

Honestly, I thought the whole whale thing was caused by the fact that the Bush administration didn't push through the Kyoto treaty.

[dennisw]

Crop circles are made in cereal crops, barley, wheat,rye. Thanks

[Citizen Tom Paine]

The increased noise in the ocean, undoubtly, comes from all the American ships carrying supplies to the war in Iraq. No matter what caused it, it will still be our fault.

[norwaypinesavage]

Thanks for clearing all of these things up. Now I know why my compass points east during periods of sun spot activity.

[cyborg]

How did you know?