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Whales Could Lose Migration Paths Due to Ocean Noise Pollution —100 Times Louder Than 70 Years Ago

The haunting songs of whales, used for communication and navigation, are increasingly drowned out by the roar of ships, the boom of seismic surveys, and the clatter of offshore construction. As human

Rahul Somvanshi

October 23, 2024

Paul Watson stands in front of the M/V Steve Irwin in Brisbane before departing for Antarctica in Sea Shepherd's Operation Musashi 2008-2009 campaign.

Activism

Whale Warrior Paul Watson Faces 15 Years in Japanese Prison: Will Denmark’s Decision Change the Course of Activism?

Whale conservation has never been a low-stakes game. For decades, the name Paul Watson has been synonymous with radical action to protect marine life. But now, the 73-year-old environmental warrior stands at

Govind Tekale

September 6, 2024

Hvaldimir floating peacefully in the water.

Europe·Marine Life·News

Hvaldimir’s Sudden Death Leaves Norway Stunned—Experts Uncover Key Clues Behind the ‘Spy Whale’ Beluga’s Final Hours

The legend of Hvaldimir has come to an end. The beluga whale, believed by some to be a Russian spy, was found dead on Saturday, August 31, by the NGO Marine Mind,

Rahul Somvanshi

September 4, 2024

A whale so rare only six specimens have ever been known to science has washed ashore on an Otago beach.

Marine Life·Nature·News

Sixth Known Specimen? Rare Spade-Toothed Whale Carcass Discovered on New Zealand Beach Promises Groundbreaking Study

A mysterious dead whale has washed up on a New Zealand beach. It likely belongs to the world’s rarest cetacean species. If confirmed, researchers could dissect the species for the very first

Govind Tekale

July 24, 2024

Pacific coast gray whales.( Source - University of St Andrews. )

Marine Life·Nature·Science

Gray Whales Shrink by Over a Foot a Decade, New Study Reveals Ecosystem Warning Signs

Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the northwest Pacific coast of the U.S. have seen a 13 percent decrease in length this century. According to a

Rahul Somvanshi

June 29, 2024

WhaleVis turns more than a century of whaling data into an interactive map

Marine Life·Science

WhaleVis: Transforming Whaling History into Conservation Insights

In an era where technology intersects with environmental conservation, a remarkable innovation emerges from the depths of history: WhaleVis. Developed by the University of Washington, this interactive dashboard breathes new life into

Govind Tekale

December 8, 2023

Marine Life·Science

University of Hawaiʻi Researchers Document Rare Visit by 30-Foot Whale Shark

On November 2, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers, while wrapping up their fieldwork, encountered a 30-foot whale shark near Kualoa Ranch, just a mile off Kāneʻohe Bay. This sighting is a

Govind Tekale

November 9, 2023

Conservation·Marine Life

The North Atlantic Right Whale Population Sees A Glimmer of Hope with 11 Newborns!

The North Atlantic right whale, a true oceanic giant, is facing a critical survival challenge. These whales are impressive, reaching lengths of up to 16 meters and tipping the scales at around

Govind Tekale

November 6, 2023

Conservation·Nature·Travel

Amelia Island’s Right Whale Festival: Where Conservation Meets Community

Amidst the natural splendor of Amelia Island, the Right Whale Festival of 2023 marks not just a celebration, but a crucial confluence of conservation, community, and science. Scheduled for November 4th and

Tejal Somvanshi

October 22, 2023

Archaeology·Nature·Science

The Perucetus Paradox: Dethroning the Blue Whale, Insights into the World’s Heaviest Beast

Peruvian researchers have unearthed fossils of a colossal early whale, named Perucetus colossus, potentially dethroning the blue whale as the heaviest known animal. The ancient marine mammal lived approximately 38-40 million years

Karmactive Staff

August 5, 2023