In the tranquil waters of Colombia’s Pacific Coast, the annual migration of humpback whales from the chilly seas near Chile to the warmer breeding grounds near Colombia is more than a natural spectacle; it’s a celebration of culture and heritage. Each July, the seaport of Buenaventura becomes a hub of activity as thousands of tourists, […]
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Humpback Whale Freed After Rescue at Sydney Harbour in Australia
A young humpback whale has been successfully freed after becoming entangled in ropes at Sydney Harbour in Australia. The rescue operation, confirmed by Jessica Fox, the second vice president of the volunteer organization Orrca, took place over two days. The whale, estimated to be between 10 to 15 meters long, was first spotted by a […]
Australian government ‘deeply disappointed’ by Japan’s decision to expand commercial whaling target list
The Australian government is “deeply disappointed” by Japan’s decision to add the world’s second-largest whale species to the list of species its commercial whale hunters will target. Tanya Plibersek, the environment minister, attacked Japan’s decision to hunt fin whales – the world’s second-longest whale and considered vulnerable. The Japanese government this week confirmed it would […]
Humpback Whale Death Raises Climate Change Concerns in Nova Scotia
Recent whale sightings in Nova Scotia, including the discovery of a humpback whale in the Stewiacke River, are prompting discussions about Climate change. Tonya Wimmer, executive director of the Marine Animal Response Society, remarked on the unusual presence of species in unexpected locations, linking these events to potential shifts in oceanic conditions. The humpback whale, […]
Unusually Large Number of Whales Spotted, Including Multiple Endangered Species, off Northeast U.S. Coasts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reported 161 sightings of whales last month, representing seven different whale species. The sightings, recorded on May 25, took place off the northeastern U.S. Coasts, near Martha’s Vineyard and southeast of Nantucket. According to NOAA, the sightings included an unusually high number of whale species, particularly endangered […]
In World First, Scientists Share What Was Almost Certainly a Conversation with a Humpback Whale
In a world first, marine biologists were able to have a discourse with a humpback whale, pushing out the boundaries of cooperation and understanding that could be possible between our two species. An adult female humpback whale, known as Twain, in Southeast Alaska, was located along with a group of whales and called with a […]
5 Adorable Whale Moms and Their Babies!
Welcome to the mesmerizing world of whales! These giant creatures swimming in the deep ocean are not just known for their size – they’re also amazing parents. We’re lucky enough to catch a glimpse of their family life through videos. These clips show us the special bond between whale moms and their babies! 1. Humpback […]
Scientists Talk With Whales for First Time in Practice for Meeting Aliens
Scientists may have just had their first conversation with whales while testing software that could one day help them communicate with aliens. The team of scientists—from the SETI Institute, the University of California, Davis, and the Alaska Whale Foundation—were studying humpback whale communication off the coast of Alaska when they detected the underwater “greeting signal” […]