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A North Atlantic right whale seen on June 27, 2001. Photo provided by REUTERS

Politics Oct 02

Environmental groups demand emergency rules to protect rare whales from ship collisions

By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Science Aug 02

Perucetus colossus, an early whale from Peru that lived about 38-40 million years ago
New species of ancient whale found in Peru may be heaviest animal ever, scientists say

A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale's title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.

By Maddie Burakoff, Associated Press

World Jul 17

A North Atlantic right whale seen on June 27, 2001. Photo provided by REUTERS
Vanishing whale’s decline appears worse than previously thought, federal regulators say

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new data recently that 114 of the whales have been documented as dead, seriously injured or sub-lethally injured or sick since the start of the whale's recent decline.

By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

World Aug 09

Beluga whale strayed into France's Seine river
Whale stranded in the Seine River to be transferred to saltwater in attempt to save its life

French environmentalists are preparing to move a beluga whale that strayed into the Seine River last week to a saltwater basin in the Normandy region.

By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press

World Jan 28

Beaked whale runs aground near beach in coastal in Athens
Rescuers work to help sick, stranded whale calf in Greece

Divers, vets and the coast guard have mounted a rescue operation to help a whale calf that has become trapped in shallow water in a seaside area of the Greek capital.

By Associated Press

Nov 12

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Justices Side With Navy in Sonar Dispute, Hear Religious Monument Case

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to lift restrictions on use of sonar in U.S. Navy training exercises off the California coast. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal discusses the decision plus arguments in a church and state separation case.

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Oct 08

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Justices Mull Environmental Law, Job Discrimination

The Supreme Court appeared divided over judges' authority to limit the U.S. Navy's use of sonar to protect whales and weighed a workplace harrassment case Wednesday. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal recaps the day in the courtroom.

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