A new genomic study by UCLA biologists shows that whaling in the 20th century destroyed 99% of the Eastern North Pacific fin whale breeding, or "effective," population—29% more than previously thought.
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Oct 13, 2023
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Commercial whaling in the 20th century decimated populations of large whales but also appears to have had a lasting impact on the genetic diversity of today's surviving whales, new research from Oregon State University shows.
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Iceland's government said that whaling could resume Friday with stricter conditions and monitoring, after it decided not to extend a temporary two-month ban imposed amid animal welfare concerns.
Ecology
Aug 31, 2023
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Sad scenes are unfolding in Western Australia after a pod of pilot whales became stranded on a beach late on Tuesday. According to the latest reports, 51 of the whales have died. Some 46 remain beached and authorities are ...
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Jul 26, 2023
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An Alaska man on a paddleboard escaped a close encounter with a humpback whale, not even getting wet during a tense few seconds caught on camera by friends and family as the giant creature surfaced right in front of him then ...
Ecology
Jul 21, 2023
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Iceland's government said Tuesday it was suspending this year's whale hunt until the end of August due to animal welfare concerns, likely bringing the controversial practice to a historic end.
Ecology
Jun 20, 2023
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An uncommonly large grouping of orcas for Northern California—roughly two dozen killer whales—were spotted by a whale watching tour off the coast of San Francisco last month, likely gathered together to celebrate a successful ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 8, 2023
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Fiber-optic cables line the coasts of the continents and crisscross the oceans, carrying signals that are the backbone of communication in the modern world. While their main job is telecommunications, researchers have been ...
Plants & Animals
May 9, 2023
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Southern right whales adjusted their foraging grounds over the past 30 years as climate change altered where prey could be found, according to a University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau scientist.
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Mar 1, 2023
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Passengers and crew aboard the National Geographic cruise ship Endurance as it sailed parts of Antarctica got more than expected last year when the ship happened to pass through a huge group of whales foraging together.
