A North Atlantic Right Whale Baby Boom Is On—but the Species Remains at Risk

Researchers have documented the births of nearly two dozen North Atlantic right whale calves this season. It’s an encouraging ...

Captive beluga whales threatened with euthanasia granted last-minute reprieve after Canada approves export to US

Marineland, a defunct amusement park near the Niagara Falls, had reportedly told Canadian officials that the only options for ...
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Canada gives conditional approval for Marineland to export remaining belugas whales to the U.S.

Canada’s last captive whales have received a reprieve from death after the government conditionally approved a plan Monday to ...
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In photos: Huge groups of humpback whales return to West Coast

Up to 2,000 humpbacks are estimated to be feeding along the West Coast this summer, according to the Happywhale project. Humpback whales may have declined to as low as 5,000 globally after industrial ...
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Vietnam’s largest whale cemetery reveals deep spiritual bond with the sea

At Vietnam’s largest whale cemetery, fishermen perform funeral rites for sea giants they believe protect their lives at sea.
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Ottawa gives conditional approval for Marineland to export remaining belugas to U.S.

Marineland's belugas have received a reprieve from death row after the federal government conditionally approved a plan to ...

Florida’s coast sees unusual wildlife activity as marine animals migrate south during winter

While recent freezing temperatures have unsettled humans across Florida, the waters remain relatively warm for migrating whales, drawing more of the marine mammals to the region, wildlife experts say.