Where to Swim with Whales and Whale Sharks
By Zach Theiler There may be no more humbling reminder of our place in nature than to swim with whales or whale sharks, relics of a time when giants once …
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Mindful Conservation: Why We Need a New Respect for Nature
Contributed by Fabian Ritter ‘We should look at whales and dolphins as the indigenous people of the seas – and treat them accordingly.’ To succeed in our efforts to protect …
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Decades-Long Study Finds Endangered Whales are Having Fewer Babies
By Curtin University A world-class collaborative research project has found that the Australian population of southern right whales is calving less frequently and fewer whales visited our coastlines this whale …
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New England Aquarium & Boston Harbor City Cruises to Offer New Ecoventure Cruise Experience
New boat tour will give up-close look at marine life while protecting critically endangered North Atlantic right whales Starting in April, Boston Harbor City Cruises (BHCC), in partnership with the …
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An Oldie Humpback with Sharp Barnacles – Under the Waves with Karim Iliya, July 2022
An adult humpback whale swipes his long fins covered in sharp barnacles through the water. Barnacles might sometimes be overlooked as uninteresting creatures; a simple shell attached to the bottom …
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Fin Whale Songs Shed Light on Migration Patterns
A Curtin University-led research team has uncovered valuable information on the migration patterns of the fin whale, as well as where they breed and feed, which will help aid in …
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A Humpback Whale Descending – Under the Waves with Karim Iliya, June 2022
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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The Effect of Marine Conservation Policies in Mexico on Wildlife and Locals
Abstract This article highlights implementations of marine policies in Baja California, Mexico. It explains how policies have affected wildlife and roles locals play in conservation issues. Species discussed include the …
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Could Whale Watching Tourism Benefit Whale Conservation?
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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Three Humpback Whales – Under the Waves with Karim Iliya, January 2022
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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