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Denmark probes death of humpback whale that captivated Germany

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Cyprus doubles down on dolphin and whale protection as sightings spike

In recent weeks, an increased presence of dolphins and other cetaceans has been recorded in the marine areas of Cyprus.

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Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into North Sea

A humpback whale that had been struggling to survive after beaching near the German coast is released into the North Sea off Denmark after being transported in a barge.

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Happy ending? Stranded humpback whale is finally on his way home

Fans can track Timmy's journey in real time.

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German bid to rescue 'Timmy' the whale passes key hurdle

The whale was first spotted stuck on a sandbank on 23 March before freeing itself and then becoming stuck again several times.

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Humpback whale Timmy remains stranded in shallow waters in northern Germany

A stranded humpback whale in the Baltic Sea remains stuck near Poel island, Germany, as rescuers struggle to guide it back to deeper waters.

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Whale stranded on German coast swims off and gets stuck again

The plan was to lift the whale from the seabed using inflatable cushions and transport it with pontoons back to the North Sea or possibly as far as the Atlantic Ocean.

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German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the whale

The rescue attempt, proposed by two entrepreneurs, involves lifting the whale using inflatable cushions and transporting it with pontoons.

Germany

Timmy the whale: Can whale songs save him? Biologist plans autopsy

For days now, marine biologists have been assuming that there is no rescue for Timmy the humpback whale stranded in the Bay of Wismar. The Environment Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is now talking about a "minimally invasive attempt to mobilise the whale".

Germany

German teams halt rescue efforts for whale stranded off Baltic coast

Since it was spotted last week the whale had prompted a large-scale rescue operation involving firefighters, scientists and the maritime police.

Nature

Experts fear stranded Baltic Sea whale may not reach the Atlantic

A humpback whale stranded in Germany’s Baltic Sea is showing signs of weakness, raising concerns over whether it can return to the Atlantic. Rescue teams have repeatedly guided the whale off sandbanks near Timmendorfer Strand and Wismar Bay, but it keeps returning to shallow waters.

Nature

‘Unbelievable’: Rare footage shows whales support birth of calf

“It's amazing: when faced with this impossible challenge, these animals come together to succeed,” says Project CETI's Shane Gero.

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Locals hope humpback whale stranded in Baltic Sea can still be saved

Police appealed to onlookers, who say they hear the whale's cries during the night, to keep their distance so "that the animal does not become even more stressed”.

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Fading hopes as rescuers attempt to refloat stranded humpback whale on Germany’s Baltic coast

Attempts to rescue the mammal are underway, including by using boats to generate waves to help the whale return to deeper water.

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Forever chemicals in whales have decreased. Why aren’t we celebrating?

Newer forever chemicals aren’t showing up in the ocean like legacy ones – and scientists don’t know why.

Nature

Whales may ‘divide resources’ to cope with climate change - study

Scientists have analysed almost 30 years of data to discover how whales in the North Atlantic Ocean are learning to co-exist in a warming world.

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North Atlantic right whale numbers slowly rise after years of decline

Stronger laws are needed to protect the endangered whales, experts urge,