A 10-metre-long humpback whale entangled in fishing gear in British Columbia’s Strait of Georgia has been rescued with the help of a team of experts, a drone, a satellite tag, concerned citizens and an acrobatic twist from the captive itself. The impressive manoeuvring was all accomplished with an even more impressive audience looking on. The…
Population of Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Continues to Decline: Study
A new study says the population of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales is continuing its downward trend. The North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium says its latest estimate stands at 340 animals as of last year—a decline from 348 recorded in 2020. The Boston-based consortium, which includes more than 200 conservation, government and industry organizations,…
Pod of Orcas Clash With 2 Humpback Whales in a Rare, Hours-Long Encounter
A rare encounter between a pod of orcas and two humpback whales, which were engaged in a dramatic hours-long clash, was witnessed by whale watchers, and also captured on camera. On Sept. 29 at around 11 a.m., a group of around 15 Bigg’s orcas was spotted being unusually active on the surface, near the Canada-U.S….
VIDEO: Divers Spot Humpback Whale Trapped in Driftnet, Cut Her Free — and Then She Says ‘Thank You’
In a gripping underwater rescue, Spanish divers have freed a 12-meter-long humpback whale entangled in an illegal drift net off the Balearic island of Mallorca. One of the divers, 32-year-old marine biologist Gigi Torras, said the May 20 rescue and a little gesture of appreciation from the giant mammal were also a birthday present for her — the…
Marine Mammal Group Confirms Sighting of Wayward Minke Whale in Montreal Area
The head of a marine mammal research group is confirming that for the second time in two years a whale has been spotted in the Montreal area. Robert Michaud of the Réseau québécois d’urgences pour les mammifères marins says a young minke whale was first spotted Sunday in the St. Lawrence River near the city’s…
Biggest Ethereum Whale Acquires $223 Billion Shiba Inu Worth Over $5.7 Million; Ranks Top Holding Of Largest ETH Wallets
WhaleStats recently reported that Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) whale “BlueWhale0073,” which is the fifth-largest ETH whale, has bought more than 223 billion Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) worth over $5.7 million. Along with that, large traders have purchased a significant amount of SHIB which made it one of the most purchased assets in the last 24 hours….
Rare Fin Whale Found Dead on Remote Beach in British Columbia
The body of a rare, young fin whale has been found on a remote beach on British Columbia’s south coast, says an official with the Fisheries Department. Paul Cottrell, the department’s Pacific marine mammal co-ordinator, said initial examinations suggest the two-year-old whale was killed by blunt force trauma from a possible vessel strike on its…
Giant Whale Surprises Paddle Boarder in Friendly Encounter
This was an experience of a lifetime, for sure!
Feds Ask Ships to Slow Down to Protect Rare Whales Near NYC
NEW YORK—Scientists have detected a rare species of whale southeast of New York City, and the federal government is using a voluntarily protected zone to try to keep them safe. There are fewer than 350 North Atlantic right whales left, according to scientists. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the protected zone, which is…
Whale Watchers Snap Humpback Calf Seeming to Soar Through the Air in Perfectly Timed Photos
A humpback whale calf spotted performing a spectacular breach in Australia appears to soar through the air—and was captured in several perfectly timed photos snapped by a tour guide. “The calf’s first breach was airborne, followed by mom, who did a great effort as well,” whale watching guide Peter Lynch told The Epoch Times. “We…
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