An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska‘s largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused the animal’s death. The carcass found over the weekend near Anchorage was 47ft (14.3 meters) long – comparable to the width of a college basketball court – and […]
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Protecting 2.6% of oceans could prevent deadly whale-ship collisions: Study
Ship strikes are a leading threat to large whales, with global shipping routes overlapping 92% of their habitats, a new study finds. But protecting whales in the most dangerous collision hotspots would require action over just 2.6% of the ocean’s surface, researchers conclude, potentially saving thousands of whales with minimal disruption to global trade. The […]
Dolphin Remains Found on New Jersey Beach Spark Investigation
Authorities are investigating after the discovery of a dolphin‘s remains on a New Jersey beach. Last week, beachgoers in Allenhurst, located just north of Asbury Park, came across the disturbing scene. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) reported that the dolphin had been “butchered,” its body left in a horrifying state. According to the MMSC, […]
Young Dolphin Murdered on Louisiana Beach, Authorities Hunt for Shooter
On a quiet beach in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, a somber discovery was made. A juvenile bottlenose dolphin was found deceased, ABC7 News reports, its body marred by multiple gunshot wounds, a shocking act of violence against marine wildlife. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) swiftly responded to this distressing report. Investigation and Necropsy Findings […]
Petition: Help Protect Whales from Ship Collisions
An innocent endangered sei whale tragically lost its life in a horrific way – it was killed by a cruise ship. Authorities discovered its body draped across the bow of the ship when it entered New York City’s harbor. This devastating incident underscores the critical threats these magnificent creatures face from large ships disrupting their […]
NOAA Launches Emergency Rescue of Critically Endangered Sawfish in Florida Keys
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is launching an emergency response in Lower Florida Keys waters after reports emerged of smalltooth sawfish displaying abnormal behaviors such as spinning and whirling. In addition to the abnormal behavior reported by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), as of March 24 there were more than […]