Strengthening Ocean Conservation Globally by Connecting People, Telling Stories, Sharing Science
By Tanya Burnett and Kevin Palmer Few experiences can rival the ineffable impact of being in the water with an air-breathing creature that is about 500 times your size and weight. A …
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Tonga is a unique destination because it serves as the mating and calving grounds for endangered humpback whales. Every year, from July through November, the whales migrate from their feeding …
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A humpback whale descending into the depths while pursuing a female during a mating battle called a “heatrun” or “competition pod.” After spending hundreds of days documenting humpback whales, I’ve …
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By Maddie Henning SENTINELS OF THE SOUND Many conservationists celebrated a recent bill passed in the Washington state legislature that limits commercial whale watching of the endangered Southern Resident Orcas. …
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I jumped off the boat and emerged through the bubbles to see three humpback whales moving at a high speed, beautifully lit by sunbeams in the clear blue water. A …
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Three humpback whales the size of buses came flying towards me at full speed, like stunt aeroplanes crashing and fighting. Their long pectoral fins give them high agility and let …
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Andrew Stevenson’s discoveries about humpback whale behavior in Bermuda make a compelling case for increased protection. Liz Cunningham’s Ocean Hope Chronicles are dedicated to inspiring individuals who are making a …
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