Humpback whale
Keeping tabs on the Aegean’s and the world’s cetaceans
The sight of a humpback whale in the Mediterranean is rare. Just 45 have been spotted, photographed and recorded over the past decades.
The Humpback Whale in the Thames River Was Found Dead
The humpback whale, seen in the River Thames, was found dead east of London between Crayford Ness and the Queen Elizabeth II bridge, Dartford and will be autopsied, Reuters reported.
The 10m long whale was found dead in the shallows in Greenhithe, Kent, yesterday and was transported to London during the night.
The London Zoo will investigate the cause of the whale's death.
Rare photo captures sea lion falling into mouth of whale
In a stunning photo, a wildlife photographer has captured a sea lion falling into the mouth of a humpback whale in what he calls a "once-in-a-lifetime" moment.
Mysterious spike in humpback whale deaths on Atlantic Coast
Federal officials have declared an "unusual mortality event" after finding a high number of dead whales washing ashore on the East coast. Scientists are investigating the cause, which could provide greater insight into larger environmental issues.
Scientists finally figured out why whales leap into the air (AUDIO)
All over the world, whales leap high into the air and crash back into the water, slapping their tails and fins on the ocean’s surface on the way down. Since breaching (as the behavior is called) demands so much energy—especially when whales are fasting during migrations—scientists assume it plays a crucial role in cetacean life, but what exactly that role is remains murky.
Unbelievable encounter in Alaska! (amazing video!)
Brad Rich went out into the open seas off the shores of Seward in Alaska to record a humpback whale. Watch what happens, as he is absorbed recording the sea gulls. He will never forget it! His reaction is priceless.
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