Unique ‘mugging’ behaviour attracts intrigued whale watchers to Queensland hotspot
It is the type of “mugging” whale watchers hope for on a sightseeing holiday. But it turns out…
Underwater microphone records humpback whale sounds off NSW south coast
Underwater microphones are helping researchers understand more about humpback whales as the creatures migrate along Australia’s east coast.…
Humpback whale sighting delights fishers in Northland’s Bream Bay
“He was jumping out of the water and flapping his fins all over the place; he was showing…
These Rare Whales Had Never Been Seen Alive, Then Scientists Saw Two Near California
The gingko-toothed beaked whale seen in 2024 – credit Craig Hayslip, CC 4.0. Int. A lifelong whale researcher…
Scientists Wanted to Know How Many Squid Pilot Whales Eat Each Day. What They Found Was Astounding
Here’s some important life advice: do not try to challenge a short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) to a…
Drones assist researchers in studying hard-to-reach wildlife
On a perfect day at the very tip of Victoria’s Phillip Island, a buzz fills the air. A…
‘Macronesia’ Sanctuary to Protect Waters of 4 Atlantic Islands and Critical Habitat for Whales
Azores, Portugal by Raphael Lopes / Unsplash+ Governments and conservation NGOs celebrated the passing of a resolution to…
A whale-surfing fish hitches the ocean’s wildest joyride
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — There are easier ways to cross an ocean, but few are as slick…
Can the secret of these whales’ long lives extend human lives?
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Bowhead whales’…
How hitchhiking ‘suckerfish’ reveal humpback whales’ ‘web of life’
They cling to whales for a 10,000-kilometre joy ride along Australia’s east coast, scoring free meals along the…
Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Population Is Slowly Increasing, Scientists Say
A North Atlantic right whale – credit, NOAA via AP Scientists studying the North Atlantic right whale have…
Pilot whale stranding at Northland’s Twilight Beach: 27 dead
“We are always ready to go because this is the season and this is what happens,” Waitai said.…