Whale News Archive 
Ships killed at least 20 whales in California's Santa Barbara Channel in the past two years. Now, a nonprofit is demanding action.date added: 2020-12-23 source: www.hakaimagazine.com
These are the plastic items that most kill whales, dolphins, turtles and seabirdsdate added: 2020-12-23 source: theconversation.com
Family 'star struck' as orca swims up close to boat to 'say g'day' off Auckland
date added: 2020-12-23 source: www.tvnz.co.nz
Food security: Research groups buys 'salmon ranch' to feed southern resident orcas
date added: 2020-12-18 source: www.vancouverisawesome.com
Right: First babies of endangered whale species born off Georgia, Florida
date added: 2020-12-18 source: www.thesunchronicle.com
A gory 'pinata': Here's what happens when a whale dies in the ocean
date added: 2020-12-18 source: www.cbc.ca
Sea Shepherd Research Mission Discovers Possible New Species of Whale in Mexico; 'It just sends chills up and down my spine'
date added: 2020-12-18 source: www.counterpunch.org
The Hunter Killer Whales: The Military Wants to Hide Covert Messages in Marine Mammal Sounds
date added: 2020-12-18 source: www.hakaimagazine.com
New York: 16th large whale washes ashore on LI as scientists try to determine cause of death
date added: 2020-12-14 source: www.newsday.com
'It always hits me hard': how a haunting album helped save the whalesdate added: 2020-12-14 source: www.theguardian.com
Spectacular false killer whale attack documented by researchers
date added: 2020-12-14 source: ftw.usatoday.com
Frequent visitor: Humpback whale boosts spirits in struggling Alaskan towndate added: 2020-12-14 source: ftw.usatoday.com
News you can use: Can whales and dolphins catch COVID-19 from wastewater? It's murky
date added: 2020-12-14 source: news.mongabay.com
Gone: Dead 17-metre, 30 tonne beached whale near Farewell Spit to be refloated, towed out at high tide
date added: 2020-12-14 source: www.stuff.co.nz
Personify: Endangered right whales given names; 'the goddess of love'
date added: 2020-12-14 source: www.rcinet.ca
Research: Navy Growler Jet Noise Loud Enough to Reach Orca Pods Even 100 Feet Underwater; 'I was shocked'
date added: 2020-12-14 source: www.chronline.com
Blubber doesn't lie: Beached whales, dolphins on US coast had high levels of pollutants, heavy metals
date added: 2020-12-09 source: science.thewire.in
Mobile Bay dead whale exam reveals sex, length, food it ate: Male, 33 feet, squid and crab
date added: 2020-12-09 source: www.al.com
Costa Rica: The place where whales improved the quality of life of fishermen
date added: 2020-12-09 source: thecostaricanews.com
Human activities, shipping, fishing, polluting, links to killer whale deaths: study
date added: 2020-12-09 source: www.princegeorgematters.com
Killed for its own good; Alabama Sea Lab defends euthanasia; sperm whale pulled from Mobile Bay
date added: 2020-12-09 source: www.al.com
Ropeless fishing traps to save whales show promise in spring fishery
date added: 2020-12-09 source: www.cbc.ca
Whale of a find: Immaculately preserved skeleton of a 39-foot leviathan discovered in Thailand is thought to be up to 5,000 years olddate added: 2020-12-09 source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Seal hunters come across frozen beached bowhead whale; 'It's a very exciting feeling'
date added: 2020-12-09 source: www.cbc.ca
Are industrial chemicals killing rare whales and familiar dolphins?
date added: 2020-12-04 source: news.mongabay.com
New Zealand: Scores of pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins dead after Chatham Islands stranding
date added: 2020-12-04 source: www.rnz.co.nz
He didn't make it: Sperm whale located in Mobile Bay was euthanized Wednesday morning
date added: 2020-12-04 source: www.fox10tv.com
Teeth reportedly stolen from carcass of sperm whale stranded on Bali beach; 'irresponsible parties'
date added: 2020-12-04 source: coconuts.co
Why are orcas known as the 'wolves of the sea'?
date added: 2020-12-04 source: www.pbs.org
Quiet Sound underwater noise reduction program could soon slow ships, protect orcasdate added: 2020-12-04 source: www.knkx.org
Scores of pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins dead after Chatham Islands stranding
date added: 2020-12-04 source: www.rnz.co.nz
Whitefish: Naughty beluga whales play with a keeper by biting flippers off his feet as he tries to clean their water tankdate added: 2020-12-04 source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Fisherman recounts discovering whale in Alabama's Mobile Bay; 'some humps off in the distance'date added: 2020-12-04 source: alabamanewscenter.com
More than 100 pilot whales - plus dolphins - die in a beaching on New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands
date added: 2020-12-04 source: www.dailymail.co.uk
At Sea and in Court, the Fight to Save the World's Rarest Whales Intensifies; 'The next five years are critical'
date added: 2020-12-04 source: www.motherjones.com
new research shows even small ships pose deadly threat to North American right whales
date added: 2020-12-04 source: www.dal.ca
'Abnormal' spike in fin whales washed up on French shores
date added: 2020-11-30 source: www.aljazeera.com
Worry: Sperm whale moved again; sighted heading north in Mobile Bay
date added: 2020-11-30 source: www.fox10tv.com
Tahlequah, Oklahoma celebrates 'Tahlequah', the killer whale; 'we recognize the connection'
date added: 2020-11-30 source: waterlandblog.com
Environmental groups say Pebble could threaten the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale
date added: 2020-11-30 source: www.ktoo.org
Taiji Horror: Minke whale is drowned by cruel Japanese fishermen who hold it underwater for 20 minutes after catching it in their nets
date added: 2021-01-23 source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Salish Sea Killer Whales Have a Surprising New Way of Hunting: The daring predators are deliberately beaching themselves in pursuit of prey on landdate added: 2021-01-23 source: www.hakaimagazine.com
Washed up Risso's dolphin offers glimpse into 'whole other world' near Tofino; 'It's like a UFO crash landed'date added: 2021-01-23 source: www.westerlynews.ca
Study analyzes a decade of necropsies from stranded killer whalesdate added: 2021-01-18 source: theaggie.org
Another dead sperm whale washes up on Norfolk coast
date added: 2021-01-18 source: www.edp24.co.uk
Free Willy! Huge 11-foot orca 'killer whale' is rescued after getting stranded on a beach on the island of Orkney
date added: 2021-01-18 source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Wacky Wednesday: Beluga whale gets a violin concert, doesn't swim awaydate added: 2021-01-18 source: theviolinchannel.com
Orca pod resurfaces off Canada coast after 20-year hiatus, official says. But why?
date added: 2021-01-18 source: www.thenewstribune.com
New Bedford Whaling Museum's 25th annual 'Moby-Dick' reading marathon goes virtual
date added: 2021-01-18 source: www.boston.com
Study suggests: Harbour porpoises declining in North Sea; 'particularly troubling'
date added: 2021-01-18 source: www.independent.co.uk
The enemy Within: Navy captain says growlers do not pose significant noise threat to southern resident orcasdate added: 2021-01-18 source: www.seattletimes.com
The Cove: Whale trapped in Japanese fishing net for weeks 'may be killed'
date added: 2021-01-18 source: metro.co.uk
Uttar Pradesh: Dolphin beaten to death mistaking it for 'deadly fish'
date added: 2021-01-18 source: bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com
Drone report: Two swimmers play with dolphins in crystal-clear water at one of Sydney's most popular beaches
date added: 2021-01-12 source: www.dailymail.co.uk
US: Aquarium agrees to delay beluga whale delivery amid lawsuit
date added: 2021-01-12 source: www.republicworld.com
At least 4 right whale calves, mothers spotted along Georgia/ South Carolina; 'Most since 2015'
date added: 2021-01-12 source: www.walb.com
Finless porpoise: China races to save endangered species from extinction
date added: 2021-01-12 source: news.cgtn.com
China: Rare albino dolphin trapped by city's floodgatesdate added: 2021-01-12 source: tntribune.com
Fearless three-year-old girl rides on top of fast-swimming dolphin
date added: 2021-01-12 source: ca.news.yahoo.com
Why whale watching is having a moment—in New York City
date added: 2021-01-12 source: www.nationalgeographic.com
Calls from the deep: do we need to Save the Whales all over again?
date added: 2021-01-12 source: www.theguardian.com
One silver lining: the humpback that broke Montrealers' hearts in 2020 also left a legacy
date added: 2021-01-12 source: montreal.ctvnews.ca
On the loose: Terrifying killer whales spotted in Brit waters chasing seal onto rocks
date added: 2021-01-12 source: www.dailystar.co.uk
Dams, climate change push Indus river dolphins to the brink of extinction
date added: 2021-01-12 source: www.channelnewsasia.com
Kiwi sailor rescues a baby dolphin from an abandoned fishing line - but his efforts take a sad turn
date added: 2021-01-12 source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Orkney locals save orca whale and return it to sea after rare beach rescuedate added: 2021-01-12 source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk
As The Cove Turns: Desperate plea to save whale trapped in Taiji net for six days; 'Soul-destroying'date added: 2021-01-12 source: au.news.yahoo.com
Whales alive: beaked species spotted for first time by Chinese scientists
date added: 2021-01-07 source: www.scmp.com
Withernsea: Work begins to remove 10 dead whales from beachdate added: 2021-01-07 source: www.bbc.com
When memes fail anatomy: The scale of a blue whale's anus; science murky at tail end
date added: 2021-01-07 source: arstechnica.com
Dolphin at Georgia Aquarium gets excited for the holidays
date added: 2021-01-07 source: nbc24.com
On it: Humpback whale found dead on New Jersey beach; marine experts to search for clues
date added: 2021-01-07 source: www.app.com
Kiwi professor: Hector's dolphin numbers stable thanks to sanctuarydate added: 2021-01-07 source: www.rnz.co.nz
Get out: Endangered Finless porpoises spotted playing with Chinese anglers
date added: 2021-01-07 source: news.cgtn.com
Cornwall: Pi the whale is Christmas treat for Scilly islanders
date added: 2021-01-07 source: www.bbc.com
Dolphin rescued in Cameron Parish on the mend at Indianapolis Zoo; 'he needed around the clock care'date added: 2021-01-07 source: www.knoe.com
Frozen whale challenge to remove from New Jersey beach
date added: 2021-01-07 source: www.fox5ny.com
Now we know: Study finds now-rare Hector's and M?ui native dolphins were once 'abundant'
date added: 2021-01-07 source: www.stuff.co.nz
New Zealand scientists to study sperm whales in Antarctic voyage
date added: 2021-01-07 source: www.nzherald.co.nz
They're here: Irrawaddy dolphin calf sighted in Mekong riverdate added: 2021-01-07 source: www.khmertimeskh.com
Free Willy! Huge 11-foot orca 'killer whale' is rescued after getting stranded on a beach on the island of Orkney
date added: 2021-01-07 source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Harpoon Practice: Researchers obtain DNA sample from Right Whale calf off Flagler Beach; 'We needed a drone'date added: 2021-01-07 source: www.firstcoastnews.com
Dingle boatman hails new Fungie documentary and shares insight into loss of iconic dolphin; 'We're all still hurting'date added: 2021-01-07 source: www.irishmirror.ie
Less than 400: Rare right whale calf spotted off the coast of Georgia
date added: 2021-01-07 source: www.wtsp.com
Video: Dolphin Calf Struggles For Survival After Rescued From Argentina Beachdate added: 2021-01-07 source: tntribune.com
Taiwan: Yacht owner fined for dolphin harassment
date added: 2021-01-03 source: www.taipeitimes.com
Ramming speed: New research is more bad news for North America's embattled right whales
date added: 2021-01-03 source: www.rcinet.ca
New rules for watching endangered orcas in Washington take effect in 2021
date added: 2021-01-03 source: www.king5.com
Savage 'trophy hunters' hack jaws off rotting Withernsea whale carcasses; 'mindless individuals' climbing and looting
date added: 2021-01-03 source: www.hulldailymail.co.uk
Canada: Boaters defying whale protections slapped with warnings, not fines
date added: 2021-01-03 source: www.nationalobserver.com
Brookfield Zoo loses 7 years of 'Magic' after bottlenose dolphin dies from longtime respiratory illnessdate added: 2021-01-03 source: news.wttw.com
Call for part of estuaries to shut after dolphin and seal deaths in Waterford
date added: 2021-01-03 source: www.newstalk.com
Cambodia: Another Mekong dolphin found dead in Kratie
date added: 2021-01-03 source: www.khmertimeskh.com
Devastating dolphin disease that covers up to 70 per cent of their skin in lesions is caused by decreased water salinity linked to hurricane which is linked to climate changedate added: 2021-01-03 source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Grey seal pup found on treadmill by stunned workers at gym equipment warehouse
date added: 2021-01-03 source: www.walesonline.co.uk
Taiji Horror: Pod of over 100 bottlenose dolphins herded into Japan's notorious 'Red Cove'date added: 2021-01-03 source: www.9news.com.au
10 whales die after washing up on Yorkshire beach on Christmas Eve - how the tragedy unfolded
date added: 2021-01-03 source: www.examinerlive.co.uk
Millions and Millions: University of Hawaii study determines value of a spinner dolphin
date added: 2021-01-03 source: www.khon2.com
Coastguards warn public to avoid touching dead whales after stranding; 'Do not attempt to climb on them'
date added: 2021-01-03 source: www.cumnockchronicle.com
Scotland: Police search for missing whale skull; 'someone must know of its whereabouts'
date added: 2020-12-29 source: www.itv.com
Breathtaking underwater photographs document the hidden lives of humpback whalesdate added: 2020-12-29 source: www.zmescience.com
Former California resident Jordan Gerbich admits to killing elephant seal near San Simeondate added: 2020-12-29 source: www.edhat.com
First hunt, then warm: Southern right whales could face new threat from ocean heating, study warns
date added: 2020-12-29 source: www.independent.co.uk
New population of blue whales discovered in western Indian ocean: Study
date added: 2020-12-29 source: www.indiatvnews.com
Cornwall: Seal rescued after getting trapped in rope in Portreath Harbour
date added: 2020-12-29 source: www.itv.com
Nothing changes on New Year's Day: Japan's whaling catch limit for 2021 set at 383
date added: 2020-12-29 source: www.xinhuanet.com
Get out: More restrictive whale watching rules to take effect in 2021
date added: 2020-12-29 source: komonews.com
NOAA creates new slow zone to protect whales off Nantucket
date added: 2020-12-29 source: www.gloucestertimes.com
SeaWorld study sets metrics for assessing dolphin health; 'their individual histories are largely unknown'
date added: 2020-12-29 source: thecoastnews.com
Chinese white dolphin strays into water control station
date added: 2020-12-29 source: www.ecns.cn
Shush: Beluga whistles and clicks could be silenced by an increasingly noisy Arctic Ocean
date added: 2020-12-29 source: theconversation.com
Argh! Humpback whale nudges boat, sending man overboard
date added: 2020-12-23 source: ftw.usatoday.com
'Fight or flight': Increased shipping stressing out narwhals, say researchers
date added: 2020-12-23 source: nunatsiaq.com
A fin-tastic time in New York! Humpback whale surfaces in the Hudson in front of Statue of Liberty
date added: 2020-12-23 source: www.dailymail.co.uk
A San Diego whale encounter so close 'you hear his barnacles moving'date added: 2020-12-23 source: ftw.usatoday.com
Million dollar vomit: Thai man offered $4.2m for whale vomit he found
date added: 2020-12-23 source: www.asiaone.com
The terrifying lesson we should all learn from Faroese whale meat
date added: 2020-12-23 source: www.thenational.scot
Researchers aim to use artificial intelligence to save endangered whales in B.C.
date added: 2020-12-23 source: theprovince.com
'Uncertain future': Scientists cheered by Arctic bowhead whale recovery but think of several other things that could go wrong
date added: 2020-12-23 source: www.theguardian.com