Humpback Whale Population Now Well Above Pre-Whaling Levels in Australia
A humpback whale in Australian waters – credit, supplied by Jenn Leayr The recovery of the eastern Australian…
Latest right whale population estimate is “positive news” for critically endangered species, researchers say
Researchers say they see “positive news” in the latest population estimate for North Atlantic right whales, but stress…
One of the world’s rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population
PORTLAND, Maine — PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an…
Rarest whales show promising population growth, scientists report
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of…
Republicans target law that protects whales, seals and polar bears
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Republican lawmakers are targeting one of the U.S.’s longest standing pieces of environmental…
Canada’s Marineland threatens to kill 30 beluga whales if emergency government funding isn’t approved
A defunct marine park in Canada threatened to slaughter its remaining 30 beluga whales if the federal government…
Rising Vessel Traffic Fuels Humpback Mortalities in New York Waters | State
Escalating vessel flow in New York waters has coincided with an alarming spike in humpback whale mortalities, underscoring…
Humpback whale breach spectacle in Costa Rica captured on camera by kayakers
A group of kayakers in Costa Rica got to see an amazing show of a humpback whale and…
Scientists claim spate of orca attacks on European boats are the whales’ way of playing: report
Apparently even whales enjoy horsing around. The reason orca whales have been attacking European ships recently isn’t due…
Whales breach next to boat off New Hampshire coast
Two humpback whales came incredibly close to a boat off the coast of New Hampshire on Tuesday.An exclusive…
Endangered orca in Washington state seen carrying a dead calf
EASTSOUND, Wash. — Once again, an endangered orca in Washington state has been seen carrying her dead newborn…
Once again, an endangered orca in Washington state is seen carrying a dead calf
EASTSOUND, Wash. (AP) — Once again, an endangered orca in Washington state has been seen carrying her dead…