‘Incredible and rare’ sight as endangered whale attacked by 60 orcas in brutal hunt
A massive gang of over 60 orcas was seen brutalizing an endangered pygmy blue whale off the coast of Western Australia by a whalewatching tour. A group of over 60…
Whale watchers warned to keep their distance
Police in the South West are urging the public to exercise caution and responsibility when observing marine wildlife, particularly after a surge in whale sightings. Devon and Cornwall Police have…
Underwater mics and machine learning aid right whale conservation
Using underwater microphones and machine learning (ML), Cornell University researchers have developed a new method to estimate North Atlantic right whale numbers — offering a potentially safer and more cost-effective…
Researchers Use Drones to Monitor the Health of Humpback Whale Mothers and Calves Across the Pacific
Orange cats have long been known for their playful and mischievous personalities. In Italy, there’s even a saying that the red cat is always the leader. This reputation might have…
Whale’s Majestic Tail Turns into a Warning: Fishermen Spot Hidden Danger
They spent three hours trying to help her. Few sights are as mesmerizing as a whale’s tail rising majestically from the ocean’s surface. However, for a group of fishermen navigating…
Heartbreaking: Washington Humpback Whale Lost Its Tail
Specialists suspect that a humpback whale, observed without its tail in Washington state’s inland waters, may have lost its flukes due to a harrowing entanglement incident. A humpback whale that…
How Neighboring Whale Families Exchange Vocal Styles
Researchers from Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) and collaborating institutions have developed a method to investigate sperm whale communication by determining their vocal style, finding that groups living in close…
Orca Calf Finally Escapes Canadian Lagoon After Month-Long Struggle
The young killer whale, trapped for over a month in a lagoon on Vancouver Island, finally made a breakthrough early Friday. Officials reported that the 2-year-old calf swam past a…
Breaking News: Rare Gray Whale Spotted off New England Coast!
A sighting of a majestic gray whale off the New England coast has set hearts aflutter among marine biologists, marking a remarkable moment for a species long believed to have…
SWIMS Act Reintroduced in U.S., Aims to Ban Whale Breeding and Capture for Captivity
It’s heartening to hear that the Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act has been reintroduced in the United States, signaling a significant step forward in marine mammal welfare. This…