(ANIMAL NEWS) CALIFORNIA — Large numbers of endangered blue and humpback whales are flocking to the waters of Monterey Bay after a sudden increase in krill, their main food source. Whale watching enthusiasts are taking advantage of the rare and life-changing experience of getting up close to the marine animals, but experts worry that more whales could mean more collisions with nearby ships. Read on for more on the new whale population off the California coast. — Global Animal
(WHALES) Growing ship traffic has become a significant danger to endangered whales all over the globe. According to news reports, there have already been six whale deaths this year caused by ship strike. This problem is particularly troublesome in Sri Lanka, where thousands of largely unstudied blue whales are under increasing threat from commercial shipping and unregulated whale-watching boats. Read on to learn more about this unfortunate phenomenon and sign the petition to stop commercial shipping from killing whales. — Global Animal
(MARINE ENDANGERMENT) The Navy is using high-frequency underwater sonar testing off the coats of California, Hawaii and beyond that can potentially deafen 15,900 whales and dolphins and kill 1,800 over the next five years. These marine species depend on vocalizations for communication, navigation, and pure survival. Learn more about the Navy’s testing program and what you can do to help save these marine creatures. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) CANADA — People of British Colombia held a touching funeral for a young humpback whale that died after washing up on White Rock beach. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is now trying to track the owner of the fishing net that the endangered animal was tangled in. Although they believe that it was an accident, marine experts want to take all precautions to make sure whales are better protected in the future. — Global Animal
(WHALES) CALIFORNIA — Off the coast of Monterey Bay, humpback whales attempted to defend a gray whale calf from a pod of killer whales in front of groups of whale watchers. The calf’s mother fought as best she could, but when the killer whales’ skilled attack was too much for her, the humpbacks stepped in. This is likely the first time something like this has been witnessed and recorded. Read on for the full story. — Global Animal
(WHALES) What is the most expensive ingredient in perfume? Poop, of course! Sperm whale poop to be exact. Sperm whales create ambergris, a solid, waxy substance in their intestines to aid digestion. The fragrant ambergris can be worth $20 a gram, making these beauties quite the commodity. However, a question of morality remains, with sperm whales being an endangered species, is it wise to put such a high price tag on the animal’s by-product? Should those who stand to illegally make a profit from ambergris be prosecuted? Read on to learn more about this “gold of the sea” and tell us what you think in our poll. — Global Animal
(OCEANS) HAWAII — In a curious case of interspecies play, scientists observed dolphins riding on whales. Although whales and dolphins often interact in Hawaiian waters, they seldom play with each other. The dolphins lay themselves on a whale’s head, and then slowly slide off as the whales cautiously raise themselves out of the water. Read on for more on this unusual social display. — Global Animal
(WHALES) — Some species whales, such as western North Pacific gray whales and right whales, continue to survive on the edge of extinction because of whaling. However, the humpback whales of the eastern North Pacific are moving forward in numbers since protection from the deadly practice increased decades ago. Data concludes at least 21,000 humpbacks, which is likely an underestimate, now live safely along the North American coast. This number is possibly more than years prior to whaling of humpbacks — an exciting leap thanks to compassionate humans. Read on to learn more. — Global Animal
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