Teams halt efforts for whale stranded off German coast as chances of rescue ‘very low’
Experts said on Wednesday they were stopping rescue efforts for a humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off…
Whale euthanised after stranding at Mount Maunganui
A four-metre long Gray’s beaked whale on the beach at the base of Mauao has been euthanised. A…
Rare Shepherd’s beaked whale washed up dead at Auckland beach being moved amid toxic hazard fears
Local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki were appointed to organise the removal of the carcass, being done today.…
Stranded rare whale freed by volunteers in Auckland city beaches again 18km across harbour
Project Jonah confirmed the news of the whale’s death at 9pm on Wednesday. “Local iwi, Te Kawerau ā…
Rare whale stranded in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour saved, volunteer’s solo actions seen as heroic
People took to Facebook to remark on Lee’s valiant actions. “Wow, Shaun, great commitment…great job.. thank you’ while…
Deep-sea whale strands on central Auckland beach
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Viral diving video turns dangerous: Oman issues urgent warning after man swims with killer whale
Viral Whale Video Sparks Safety Alert: Oman Authorities Say This Could Be Deadly Oman’s Environment Authority has issued…
Forever chemicals in whales have plummeted. Here’s why it might not be good news
Published on 27/01/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Concentrations of forever chemicals in North Atlantic pilot whales have decreased by…
Mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit, call for volunteers to help creatures
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Dolphins and whales have ‘no place to hide’ from forever chemicals, warns new study
Published on 30/11/2025 – 8:00 GMT+1 Marine mammals aren’t “immune from the burden” of toxic forever chemicals, even…
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…
Rare Tusked Whale Spotted Alive For First Time
Photo: Henderson Et Al // Marine Mammal Science No matter what we think we know about the ocean,…