Science Mar 31 What to know about Rice's whale, a rare species in the way of Trump's plans for more Gulf drilling By Tammy Webber, Associated Press
Science Mar 31 Trump's Endangered Species Committee exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from rules Critics say the move could doom a rare whale species and harm other marine life. Nicknamed the “God Squad” by groups who say it can decide a species’ fate, the committee comprises several Trump administration officials. By Matthew Brown, Associated Press
World Mar 29 Stranded humpback whale in Germany's Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade A stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea looks weaker, and experts fear it won’t be able to find its way back to the Atlantic despite several attempts at its rescue this week. By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press
Science Mar 16 Oldest known recording of a whale song could unlock mysteries of the ocean Researchers say the discovery of the oldest known recordings of whale sounds could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate. By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Science Oct 21 Rare North Atlantic right whale grows population to 384 Scientists have reported an encouraging trend in the population growth of the North Atlantic right whale. By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Aug 15 Scientists have discovered an ancient whale species. It may have looked like a mash-up of 'a seal and a Pokémon' By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press Amateur fossil hunter Ross Dullard, who found the partial skull, says he will celebrate with a whale-themed party, marking the end of a six-year obsession. Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 5:10 Scientists track humpback whale migration with an assist from AI technology By John Yang, Claire Mufson Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal migrations are among the longest of any mammal, stretching thousands of miles. Now, scientists are using AI-powered facial recognition… Continue watching
Dec 23 Watch 8:49 Researchers race to answer questions about the unintended consequences of wind energy By Miles O'Brien The Biden administration just approved a wind farm project off the coast of Massachusetts. It's the eleventh commercial-scale wind project of its kind to get approval and comes at a key moment for the sector, as President-elect Trump, a frequent… Continue watching
Jun 13 Washington's Makah Tribe is one step closer to resuming its whale hunting tradition By Gene Johnson, Associated Press After decades of legal challenges and scientific review, the U.S. granted the Makah Indian Tribe in Washington state a long-sought waiver Thursday that helps clear the way for its first sanctioned whale hunts since 1999. But some hurdles remain. Continue reading
Feb 27 Bolsonaro is under investigation in Brazil for allegedly harassing a whale By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press Bolsonaro appeared at the federal police in Sao Paulo on Tuesday to meet with officers, along with his lawyer and former adviser who was also present at the time of the alleged incident. Continue reading