The seas off western Scotland contain a remarkably high level of biodiversity and are one of the most important European habitats for cetaceans.
In 2013 the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) will conduct a survey to monitor population numbers and compile data on the cetacean population. Very informative article with surprising facts.
Very interesting article and in-depth research about the right whales. It is on the sience news for kids website but you can read it as well. Enjoy a whale of a lesson.
Brian Skerry describes the exhilaration of an up-close encounter with a curious, 45-foot-long right whale. Amazing footage from the National Geographic.
It’s been 15 years since the documentary was first released in November 1997, but it is still considered one of the most telling exposures of the captive marine mammal industry. It is a must-see video for everybody. Captivity is not an option!
Read an article about it with further links.
A touching story is playing out off South Africa, where a southern right whale mother, who is caring for her calf, appears to have adopted an orphaned calf that had previously been alone and seemed to face an imperiled future.
Read this uplifting article about a wonderful connection happening against all odds.
Save the Whales: Reloaded.
Join the two day WhaleFest 25-28 October 2012 in Brighton UK. This will be the world’s biggest celebration and declaration for whales and dolphins – right where 30 years ago the world voted to save them!
Follow the WhaleBlog and check out the planet whale website for information about whale and dolphin watching tours all over the world. Support the good work!
A breaching adult humpback whale was caught mid-leap, stunning the 80 tourists aboard a Sea World Whale Watch tour just a short distance off the Gold Coast. A breathtaking picture.
50 Dolphins playing with 4 humpback whales. Whale Watching Sydney captured amazing video of the encounter, just off the world-famous Bondi Beach in Sydney. Read more and watch the video:
Check this video on Grind TV – showing orca whales hunting down hundreds of white-sided dolphins in Hyacinthe Bay, British Columbia. What an amazing sight the whales trying to trap the dolphins and the dolphins making a dash for their lives.
Read Jamie’s blog: Cetacean Inspiration – promoting freedom and the end of all captivity of marine mammals. In her post she compares the difference in experiencing dolphins in the wild versus captivity.
A very good read – keep going Jamie!