The picturesque ocean of New Jersey is set to feature hundreds of turbines that will provide millions with ‘clean energy’ – but it could be deadly for marine life. Residents, lawmakers and activists are fighting against such projects, claiming companies blasting the seafloor with sonar are behind dozens of whales and dolphins in the past […]
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Orcas Sink Forty-Foot Yacht During 45-Minute Attack
A group of orcas have sunk a yacht after an attack in the Strait of Gibraltar. The 40-foot yacht belonging to Polish tour company Morskie Mile had been sailing in the Strait of Gibraltar on October 31 when a pod of orcas surrounded it. The orcas proceeded to ram into the steering fin of the […]
The Life Cycle of Whales: What Happens When a Whale Dies?
Whales, the majestic giants of the ocean, have a unique life cycle that includes their inevitable death. When these magnificent creatures pass away, their fate is not the end of their story. This article delves into the fascinating journey of a whale’s remains post-death, exploring the processes of decomposition, scavenging, and the significant role they […]
Bowhead Whales Have the Longest Pregnancy for a Mammal in the Animal Kingdom
Whales, the majestic giants of the ocean, have long captured the fascination of humans. Yet, despite our curiosity, there remains an aura of mystery around these magnificent creatures. Among them, the bowhead whale stands out as a species that has managed to keep its secrets hidden from us, even as we nearly pushed it to […]
Incredible moment two whales breach just feet from paddleboarder at Pismo Beach in California
A paddleboarder in California caught a stunning moment on video when two whales breached right beside him. Bill Clements was paddling out in the Pismo Beach area of the Central Coast of California early on September 16 when he witnessed the incredible creatures surface. Throughout the morning, he had seen small fish jumping out of […]
As oceans warm, marine heat waves push deep beneath the surface, study shows
New research shows that marine heat waves last longer in deeper water, increasing the possibility of species displacement or mortality. Marine heat waves, defined as events where ocean temperatures rise to extreme levels and hold steady for at least five days, are becoming increasingly common as human-induced climate change fuels global warming. The ocean absorbs […]
How a huge new LNG plant spells ‘dire’ trouble for whales off Canada’s coast
On a quiet summer evening last month, the crew of the Northern Expedition spotted a dark shape surfacing from the water off Canada’s west coast. Earlier that day, crew on the passenger ferry had made a similar sighting, and only narrowly avoided striking the humpback whale by ordering the ferry’s powerful engines to be reversed. […]
Gray whales experience major population swings as a result of Arctic conditions, research shows
Dynamic and changing Arctic Ocean conditions likely caused three major mortality events in the eastern North Pacific gray whale population since the 1980s, a new study has found. During each of these die-offs, including one that began in 2019 and is ongoing, the gray whale population was reduced by up to 25% over just a […]