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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 3d ago
‘They have schedules to follow’: how fast ferries can threaten endangered whales in the Mediterranean https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/nov/02/fast-ferries-threaten-endangered-whales-mediterranean #Mediterranean #marine #environment #marinelife #whales #EndangeredSpecies #ferries
‘They have schedules to follow’: how fast ferries can threaten endangered whales in the Mediterranean
theguardian.com

‘They have schedules to follow’: how fast ferries can threaten endangered whales in the Mediterranean

A Guardian investigation has found that despite a recommendation to slow down, leading shipping companies continue to travel above advised speeds in a key habitat for cetaceans

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BellingenNSW @Bellingen@mastodon.au
· 6d ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
Whales and record entanglements "The number of whale entanglements has risen by 20%, from about 50 in 2025 to nearly 60 this year. Whales can get entangled in man-made materials floating in the ocean, such as fishing gear and shark nets." >> https://theconversation.com/unlike-anything-ive-seen-why-this-whale-season-has-marine-scientists-puzzled-295074 #whales #MarineLife #entanglement #HumpbackWhales #plastic #garbage #Ocean #fishing #junk #SharkNets #biodiversity
Unlike anything I’ve seen: why this whale season has marine scientists puzzled
theconversation.com

Unlike anything I’ve seen: why this whale season has marine scientists puzzled

Researchers across the southern hemisphere have observed fewer migrating whales and more entanglements.

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1w ago
California Endangered Whale Entanglements Remain High in Marine Heat Wave Year https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/california-endangered-whale-entanglements-remain-high-in-marine-heat-wave-year-2026-10-28/ #California #environment #marinelife #whales #heat #heatwave
California Endangered Whale Entanglements Remain High in Marine Heat Wave Year
biologicaldiversity.org

California Endangered Whale Entanglements Remain High in Marine Heat Wave Year

Center for Biological Diversity: At Least Four Whales Caught in Dungeness Crab Gear

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 3w ago
Humpback whale’s unusual response to dead calf raises questions about animal grief https://www.earth.com/animals/humpback-whales-unusual-response-to-dead-calf-raises-questions-about-animal-grief/ #AnimalRights #marinelife #whales
Humpback whale’s unusual response to dead calf raises questions about animal grief
earth.com

Humpback whale’s unusual response to dead calf raises questions about animal grief

A humpback whale repeatedly touched and stayed beside her dead newborn, raising new questions about maternal attachment and grief in animals.

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 1mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
#News: #Whales and #dolphins tangled in #fishing gear can suffer for months or years from deep wounds, #infection and exhaustion – even after they’re cut free. Stop the #animalcruelty at sea and be #Vegan #AnimalRights #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
Entanglement injuries cause prolonged suffering for whales and dolphins – early intervention is crucial
theconversation.com

Entanglement injuries cause prolonged suffering for whales and dolphins – early intervention is crucial

Entanglement is a major animal welfare issue for marine mammals. A successful rescue is not just whether an animal is cut free but whether it recovers from injuries.

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1mo ago
International Whaling Commission rejects push to revive commercial whaling https://news.mongabay.com/2026/10/international-whaling-commission-rejects-push-to-revive-commercial-whaling/ #AnimalRights #marinelife #whales
International Whaling Commission rejects push to revive commercial whaling
news.mongabay.com

International Whaling Commission rejects push to revive commercial whaling

A push to reopen the door to commercial whaling failed at the recent meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) after a controversial resolution was taken off the table on the last day. The draft resolution, put forward by the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda and co-sponsored by Palau, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. […]

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1mo ago
Marine heatwave likely caused sharp decline in Hawaiian humpback whales, study finds https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/09/marine-heatwave-likely-caused-sharp-decline-in-hawaiian-humpback-whales-study-finds/ #Hawaii #marine #environment #weather #temperature #heat #heatwave #marinelife #whales
Marine heatwave likely caused sharp decline in Hawaiian humpback whales, study finds
news.mongabay.com

Marine heatwave likely caused sharp decline in Hawaiian humpback whales, study finds

Roughly a decade ago, a marine heatwave in the northeastern Pacific Ocean caused a dramatic decline in populations of forage fish and krill, the base of the marine food chain. A recent study found that the Hawaiian humpback whale population, which feeds on krill and small fish, also declined sharply during the 2013-16 heatwave and […]

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Ingrid Hoeben Ⓥ 🇧🇪 @IngridHbn@mastodon.online
· 1mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
RE: https://mastodon.online/@IngridHbn/113633713704503327 UPDATE https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/11/iceland-bill-commercial-whaling-ban-mounting-pressure #hunting #banhunting #whales #iceland#animalrights
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@IngridHbn@mastodon.online
In #IJsland is het toegestaan om de komende vijf jaar op #walvissen te jagen 🥺🥺🥺 #bandejacht #whalehunting #iceland
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Kate :verigold: @DolphinSeeker@mstdn.social
· 3mo ago
Male sperm whales produce loudest communication sounds ever measured in any mammal https://phys.org/news/2026-08-male-sperm-whales-loudest-communication.html 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Whales #Science
Male sperm whales produce loudest communication sounds ever measured in any mammal
phys.org

Male sperm whales produce loudest communication sounds ever measured in any mammal

Deep in the world's oceans, large male sperm whales emit slow, low-frequency clicks with the highest source levels of any animal communication sounds. These slow clicks are not the echolocation clicks the whales use to locate prey, but loud, low-frequency communication signals.

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Pathless Pilgrim @pilgrim@me.dm
· 3mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
Whitby’s decision to replace its whale-bone arch with bronze is progress. But why preserve a monument to whaling at all? History should be remembered honestly - not celebrated through the image of its victims. My latest article: https://ko-fi.com/post/A-Bronze-Whale-Bone-Arch-Is-Progress-But-Is-It-Pr-A4C324GDEE#Whales #AnimalRights #Whitby
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Kate :verigold: @DolphinSeeker@mstdn.social
· 3mo ago
Whales at risk, hungry pelicans: Marine heat wave hits California https://phys.org/news/2026-07-whales-hungry-pelicans-marine-california.html 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Whales #Science #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Pinnipeds #SeaLions #Dolphins #ElNiño
Whales at risk, hungry pelicans: Marine heat wave hits California
phys.org

Whales at risk, hungry pelicans: Marine heat wave hits California

On a boat off the coast of California, Sara Lesser gazes wistfully at dozens of dolphins playing in the vessel's wake. This summer, extreme heat is making such a scene increasingly rare.

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Bob 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇦 @bielsubob@infosec.exchange
· 3mo ago
These whales are the only ones that flip upside down. Now we know why https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/these-whales-are-the-only-ones-that-flip-upside-down-now-we-know-why/ #nature #wildlife #whales
Even whale moms need a minute
scientificamerican.com

Even whale moms need a minute

Southern right whales are the only whale species known to float upside down, and new drone footage suggests the purpose of the behavior could be to get a break from parenting

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