A major breakthrough in conservation was recently announced. The new Humpback Whales catalog of the Beagle Channel was presented. This was done within the framework of World Whale Day, celebrated on the third Sunday of February.
The objective of this...
Australia decides to sacrifice 90 stranded whales in Tasmania
Wildlife officials in Australia made the difficult decision to sacrifice 90 stranded whales on a remote beach in Tasmania, after adverse ocean conditions prevented them from being refloated.
On Tuesday night, more...
Maritime activity uses huge ships that transport more than 80% of traded goods across the oceans. These large vessels put thousands of whales at risk each year, resulting in injuries or deaths when they are struck by these ships,...
A research by the University of Washington confirms that whale feces contain significant amounts of iron, which could have helped fertilize the oceans in the past.
The loss of whales due to commercial whaling could have had far-reaching consequences on...
An impressive video recorded in the ocean in Chile traveled around the world in the last few hours: involving a whale and a kayak. In the footage, you can see how the animal "swallows" a young man who was...
A recent study published in Conservation Genetics shared a revelation about the blue whales, particularly regarding their DNA. It revealed that about 3.5% of the DNA of individuals from the North Atlantic (Balaenoptera musculus musculus) came from another species:...
Until recently, the sighting of **humpback whales** was considered rare until their behavior was studied. The residents of Camarones, a coastal town in **Chubut**, report that they had never seen such a large number of whales as they do...
A study revealed that **Chile** is the country that leads in **whale mortality** due to ship collisions.
For the study, they mapped the movements of **four whale species** distributed around the world, warning that maritime traffic covers 92% of the...
Customs officials in Finland processed five individuals after confirming a case of **whale meat trafficking**. This was due to an import of 36,000 kilos from Norway in 2022.
The meat was brought in the form of sausages to be used...
The Legislature of Chubut and the Municipality of Puerto Pirámides recognized the work for the breeding and reproduction of Southern Right Whales in Chubut carried out by the Whale Conservation Institute (ICB).
This recognition took place at the beginning of...
