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Watch Humpback Whales Herd Salmon With Their Fins in Never-Before-Filmed Feeding Behavior
Humpback whales in southern Alaska waters were filmed “herding” salmon into their mouths for the first time in history by fisheries student Madison Kosma.
Dozens of Blue Whales Spotted in Antarctica For the First Time Since 1980s Whaling Ban
For the first time in 40 years, whales are returning in abundance to their former marine habitats in Antarctica—most importantly, including the endangered blue whale.
Whales Feces Represent One of the Greatest Allies Against Climate Change—Even More Than Trees
With whale excrement being a major food source for phytoplankton, any increase in whale populations could be a dramatic weapon against climate change.
TripAdvisor Has Just Cut Ties With Attractions That Breed Whales and Dolphins in Captivity
The company says that their new initiative is an expansion of the animal welfare policy which they launched back in 2016.
For the First Time in 17 Years, No Whales Will Be Harpooned in Icelandic Waters
Due to a shrinking demand for whale meat and the expansion of nationally protected waters, whaling companies have abandoned their summer hunting season.
Song of One of the Rarest Whales On the Planet Recorded for First Time (LISTEN)
For the first time in history, researchers have captured an audio recording of the extremely endangered north pacific right whale.
Canada Bans the Captivity and Breeding of Dolphins and Whales for Entertainment Purposes
The Canadian House of Commons has just approved a ban on the captivity of cetaceans for any purpose other than rescue, rehabilitation, or research.
Vancouver Bans the Use of Dolphins and Whales in Aquariums
In a unanimous vote, the Vancouver, BC park board has banned the use of dolphins, beluga whales, and other cetaceans being held in captivity...
Hundreds of Stranded New Zealand Whales Swim Free
In one of New Zealand's largest mass whale beachings, over 240 pilot whales were saved by the coming tide.
Since Thursday night, hundreds of the...
Girl Called ‘Fat Whale’ Turns Cyberbullying Humiliation into Saving The Whales
When a classmate posted on social media calling her a “fat whale,” this brave teen turned that act of cyberbullying into an online effort...
London’s Thames is Coming Back to Life With Whales, Dolphins, and Seals
If you mention whale watching, not too many people will think of London, but an environmental comeback has led to dozens of sightings in...
Paddleboarder’s Peaceful Encounter with Two Whales Captured by Drone (WATCH)
This whale watcher actually appears to be the one being watched—by a pair of lounging mammals.
When two friends in Esperance, Australia heard that southern...
Humpbacks Whales Leap Off Endangered Species List
The majestic humpback whales have something else to sing about.
Thanks to the banning of commercial whaling nearly 50 years ago and vigorous conservation efforts,...
Number of Gray Whales Seen Migrating South Doubles From Year Ago
The number of gray whales spotted migrating south off the Southern California coast in December was double what it was compared with the same...
Shipping Industry Agrees to Slow Down for Threatened Whales
Persistent prompting by an Auckland scientist has persuaded the shipping industry to rearrange its schedules, for a whale. After a six-year campaign led by...
Playful Killer Whales Speed-Surf Alongside Boat (WATCH)
Richard and Laura Howard encountered a pod of Killer Whales that began following their speedboat at top speed, playfully jumping in the wake and...
Sperm Whales Take in Outcast Bottlenose Dolphin
A group of sperm whales appear to have taken in a deformed bottlenose dolphin, marine researchers have discovered. In the heartwarming scene near the...
Tracking Subtle Scent, a Dog Helps Save the Orca Whales
A dog named Tucker with a mysterious past as a stray on the streets of Seattle has become an unexpected star in the realm...
Endangered Whales Sing Like Birds in Recordings That Hint at Rebound
A University of Washington researcher listened to the audio picked up by a recording device that spent a year in the icy waters off...
Ships Rerouted to Save Whales in San Francisco Bay
Federal maritime officials have approved a plan to protect whales in and around San Francisco Bay.
Shipping industry representatives joined with whale researchers and the...