Scientists Identify New Whale Species In Gulf Of Mexico
The Rice's whale can grow to 42 feet and is critically endangered, with fewer than 100 left.
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Sri Lankan Navy, Villagers Save 120 Whales After Mass Beaching
The Sri Lankan navy and local villagers rescued more than 100 short-finned pilot whales that became stranded on a beach south of the capital, Colombo.
At Least 380 Whales Dead In Australia's Largest-Ever Mass Stranding
"While they are still alive and in water, there is certainly hope for them, but as time goes on, they become more fatigued and their chance of survival reduces," said a government wildlife official.
Whales Get A Break As Pandemic Creates Quieter Oceans
A drop in shipping traffic is reducing underwater noise, so scientists are listening for how whales and other marine life are responding.
Offshore Wind May Help The Planet — But Will It Hurt Whales?
New York has awarded two contracts for large offshore wind farms, with more anticipated. Researchers are surveying whales in the area to craft strategies to mitigate dangers to them and their habitat.
No Bowhead Sightings Yet For Alaskan Whalers. Some Blame Climate Change
Members of the Utqiagvik community captured almost 20 bowhead whales last year. Families divide the meat and eat it all winter. This year, the whales haven't shown up, amid record warm temperatures.
The Gulf Of Maine Is Warming, And Its Whales Are Disappearing
Waters off the coast of Maine are warming faster than 99 percent of the world's oceans. That's forcing whales northward in pursuit of prey, threatening some of their already dwindling populations.
Washington Wheat Farmers Could Be Toast If Dams Are Removed To Help Hungry Orcas
Washington's orcas are hungry, because there aren't enough salmon for them to eat. State officials want to take out some dams to help them, but that would hurt Washington's wheat farmers.
Canada Bans Keeping Whales And Dolphins In Captivity
Parliament passed the Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act in a move hailed by animal rights activists. Violations are punishable by fines of up to about US$150,000.
Why Are Gray Whales Dying? Researchers Cut Through The Blubber For Answers
More than 60 dead gray whales have washed up on Pacific coasts this year, the most in two decades. Researchers are trying to determine whether their food source is a problem, or climate change.