Science 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
Science Jun 28 Watch 5:10 Scientists track humpback whale migration with an assist from AI technology 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… By John Yang, Claire Mufson
Science Dec 23 Watch 8:49 Researchers race to answer questions about the unintended consequences of wind energy 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… By Miles O'Brien
Nation Jun 13 Washington’s Makah Tribe is one step closer to resuming its whale hunting tradition 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. By Gene Johnson, Associated Press
World Feb 27 Bolsonaro is under investigation in Brazil for allegedly harassing a whale 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. By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press
Feb 21 How do whales sing? Scientists point to a specialized voice box that other animals don’t have By Maria Cheng, Associated Press A newly published study says whales have a specialized voice box that isn't seen in other animals. The study was too tiny to be definitive, but experts say the discovery will direct future research into how whales communicate. Continue reading
Nov 02 Sale of federal oil and gas leases in Gulf of Mexico on hold pending hearings on whale protections By Kevin McGill, Associated Press Bidding on the leases had been set for next Wednesday. President Joe Biden's administration announced the sale earlier this year. But it was scaled back by millions of acres as part of an agreement to protect the endangered Rice's whale. Continue reading
Oct 06 Marine mammals in U.S. waters are losing food and habitat to climate change, study finds By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Whales, dolphins and seals living in U.S. waters face major threats from warming ocean temperatures, rising sea levels and decreasing sea ice volumes associated with climate change, according to a first-of-its-kind assessment. Continue reading
Jul 30 Why towing stranded whales and dolphins back out to sea doesn’t always work By Vanessa Pirotta, The Conversation Towing whales and dolphins is not simple — rescuers have to have good conditions and a fair dash of luck for it to succeed. Continue reading
Jul 26 Dozens of pilot whales are stranded on an Australian beach and more than 50 have died By Associated Press Nearly 100 long-finned pilot whales stranded themselves Tuesday near Cheynes Beach by the city of Albany, on the southern tip of Western Australia. Continue reading