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Famous ‘Russian spy’ whale found dead in Norwegian waters

The white beluga whale named “Hvaldimir” was first spotted in Norway in April 2019 not far from Russian waters wearing a harness, igniting rumors he may be a Moscow spy.

Nature

Are orcas really taking revenge by ramming into boats?

There have been nearly 700 interactions since the rammings began in 2020, attributed to a small pod of killer whales.

Nature

Scientists are piecing together the sperm whale ‘alphabet’

Researchers have been trying for decades to piece together what their clicks mean with little progress - until now.

Green News

'Blood sport': Controversial whale slaughter begins in Faroe Islands

Critics say the practice is cruel and unnecessary, though defenders claim it is an integral part of island life and resist what they see as meddling by outsiders.

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Green News

Mass stranding: Over 160 pilot whales beached in Western Australia

Rescue efforts are underway, but at least 26 of the whales have died.

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WATCH: Hundreds of whales beached on Australian coast

Up to 160 long-finned pilot whales beached on the western Australian coast Thursday and at least 26 died before wildlife authorities could begin a rescue attempt, officials said.

Green News

Miami Seaquarium gets eviction notice after death of Lolita the orca

Officials cited a “long and troubling history of violations” at the aquarium.

Nature

'Incredibly rare' gray whale reappears in the Atlantic after 200 years

This marine animal was almost hunted to extinction during the era of commercial whaling.

Nature

World-first reserve created for whales that fight CO2 with their poop

Dominica is treating its sperm whales like ‘citizens’ with a world-first marine protected area.

Ocean

Noise, the invisible pollutant threatening marine life, explained

In partnership with the European Commission

Noise pollution in our oceans is increasing. To investigate its consequences and possible solutions, we go back in time to September 2002, when a tragic event changed underwater noise research forever. Watch our report by clicking on the video above.

Iceland

Iceland resumes fin whale hunting to dismay of animal welfare groups

Public opinion in Iceland does not indicate mass support for renewed hunting of endangered species using methods often described as exceptionally cruel.

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Watch: Blue whale found dead on Chilean beach

An enormous blue whale, considered the largest animal on Earth, has washed up onto a beach in southern Chile, probably after dying at sea, according to local authorities.

Culture news

Heaviest animal ever may be ancient whale found in Peruvian desert

The bones were discovered more than a decade ago by Mario Urbina from the University of San Marcos’ Natural History Museum in Lima.

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Destinations

Campaigners urge boycott of Faroe Islands over controversial hunts

A cruise ship recently stumbled upon the spectacle, with horrified tourists seeing seas turned crimson with blood.

Green News

Tragic footage shows a pod of 100 pilot whales beach themselves

The reason behind the stranding is unknown but pilot whales have a social nature which can lead them to follow pod-mates into danger.

Nature

Dozens of whales die after becoming stranded on Scottish island

Investigators face race against time to find out what happened in what's believed to be the UK's worst fatal mass stranding.

Green News

Iceland cancels whaling season on animal welfare grounds

Iceland has suspended whaling for three months as support for the controversial practice drops.

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Watch: Rescuers free humpback whale trapped in shark nets in Australia

Conservationists in Australia successfully freed a humpback whale found in distress after being caught in shark nets off the Gold Coast.

Nature

'Russian spy' whale spotted off the Swedish coast

Scientists are monitoring the whale, which has now been reported off Lysekill, north of Goteborg, Sweden.