BUSAN, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The Indo-Pacific finless porpoise, or simply finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides), is one of seven porpoise species. These porpoises are mainly found around the Korean Peninsula, especially in Korea’s West Sea, and because of their long-lasting relationship with the Korean people, they’re often referred to as ‘native dolphins’, or sometimes ‘smiling [...]
JEJU, April 18 (Korea Bizwire) – A team of South Korean researchers said Monday an Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin released into the wild is confirmed to have successfully given birth, heralding the unprecedented birth. The marine mammal, called Sampal and believed to be aged between 13 and 15, is presumed to have delivered and raised a [...]
SEJONG, March 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Two bottlenose dolphins that were returned to sea in June 2015 are adjusting well to their natural habitat. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries announced that Taesan (male) and Boksun (female), the two bottlenose dolphins that were released near Hamduk, Jeju, were recently spotted. They were happily swimming in pod [...]
ULSAN, March 3 (Korea Bizwire) – A bottlenose dolphin that was rescued from Bangeojin harbor fully recovered and was returned to sea after 26 days. A very sweet and special goodbye took place at the site. Returning a wild dolphin back to sea required delicate preparation and much effort was put into the task, almost [...]
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct 14 (Korea Bizwire) — “Jedori,” the dolphin that caused a stir last year about animal rights and animal welfare, has finally returned to his home off Jeju Island. His four-year travail on land from capture to final release will be made into a documentary and distributed in 50 countries around the world. [...]