Whale sharks are magnificent creatures that have captured the imagination of people all around the world. With their impressive size and unique features, they are one of the most fascinating species in the ocean. Recently, photographer Karmen Jones-Cox captured a stunning shot of a whale shark off the coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, which provides an idea of the scale of the … [Read more...] about The Majesty of Whale Sharks: A Call to Protect these Magnificent Creatures
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The Spectral Outpourings of a Beluga Whale: Noc’s Attempt to Bridge the Linguistic Divide Between Animals and Humans
The story begins with the fact that millions of years before humans existed, the oceans were filled with a vast network of whale songs. Each species had its unique sounds, such as the humpback's courting arias or the sperm whale's distinct clicking dialects. However, due to human activities, these sounds are slowly being drowned out by noise pollution. In the mid-1970s, … [Read more...] about The Spectral Outpourings of a Beluga Whale: Noc’s Attempt to Bridge the Linguistic Divide Between Animals and Humans
How Scientists Preserved a 200kg Blue Whale Heart
When a blue whale washed up on the shores of Newfoundland in 2014, it was a rare opportunity for scientists to learn more about the largest animal on Earth. However, preserving the heart of the whale posed a unique challenge. The heart of a blue whale can weigh over 200kg and is roughly the size of a small car. Yet, mammalogy technicians at the Royal Ontario Museum were able to … [Read more...] about How Scientists Preserved a 200kg Blue Whale Heart
New Whale Behavior May Be Inspiration for Ancient Norse Sea Creature Myth
The oceans are vast and full of mystery. For centuries, humans have looked out to sea and imagined what creatures might dwell within. One of the most enduring myths of the sea is that of the kraken, a giant, tentacled monster said to dwell in the deep waters off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. Now, new research suggests that a behavior recently observed in humpback whales … [Read more...] about New Whale Behavior May Be Inspiration for Ancient Norse Sea Creature Myth
Whale Deaths in Alaska: Investigation Underway to Uncover Cause and Possible Link to Previous Year’s Unusual Mortality Event
A recent spike in whale deaths in Alaska has raised concerns among researchers, who are now investigating the cause of these fatal strandings. In late June, three large whales were found dead along the coastline in a span of just one week, prompting officials to take action. One fin whale was found dead in Knik Arm near Anchorage on June 22, followed by a humpback whale four … [Read more...] about Whale Deaths in Alaska: Investigation Underway to Uncover Cause and Possible Link to Previous Year’s Unusual Mortality Event