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Endangered blue whales recorded off southwest coast of India

Hannah Hickey — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:36:30 +0000

Endangered blue whales are present and singing off the southwest coast of India. The results provide insight into a poorly studied population and suggest conservation measures should include this region.

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Bowhead whales, the ‘jazz musicians’ of the Arctic, sing many different songs

Hannah Hickey — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 23:44:38 +0000

Bowhead whales are constantly changing their tune, unlike the only other whale species that sings, the humpback.

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Arctic sea ice loss impacts beluga whale migration

Michelle Ma — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:45:53 +0000

A new study led by the �� finds the annual migration of some beluga whales in Alaska is altered by sea ice changes in the Arctic, while other belugas do not appear to be affected.

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Whales, ships more common through Bering Strait

Hannah Hickey — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 16:15:06 +0000

A three-year survey of whales in the Bering Strait reveals that many species of whales are using the narrow waterway, while shipping and commercial traffic also increase.

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