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Study reveals impacts of climate warming and declining sea ice on Arctic whale migration
2016-11-16 13:00:00| LifeSciencesWorld
[NEWS] Declines in the Arctic sea ice are arguably the most dramatic evidence of the effects of current climate warming on ocean systems. Native peoples of the far north have long appreciated and relied upon the migrations of animals with the changing seasons, including some of the largest and least studied, the Arctic whales. While sea ice is perhaps the most defining feature of their habitat, the relationship between Arctic whales and sea ice is still largely a mystery, and there is in…
Scientists Find 12-Million-Year-Old Whale Fossils in Orange County Landfill
2016-08-01 16:37:00| Waste Age
Paleontologists found 20 sperm whale fossils at the Orange County landfill in Irvine, Calif. read more
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Whale and winghead sharks move step closer to extinction
2016-07-08 16:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Whale sharks and winghead sharks have moved one step closer to extinction, after the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) redefined them both as endangered species on the groups Red List. The two predatory species have fallen foul of increased pressure from human activity, especially the fishing industry, with populations of whale sharks the worlds largest living fish halving in the last 75 years. Jane Smart, the director of the IUCNs Global Species Programme said:...
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Whale is Sad Reminder Despite Their Wisdom, These Creatures Our Mercy
2016-07-01 05:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
OneGreenPlanet: Whales are some of the most awe-inspiring animals on the planet. They command the world`s oceans with such grace and wisdom, working in complete harmony with their environment in spite of their enormous size. Blue whales can reach lengths of 100 feet and while other species might not reach this size, they still dwarf humans in comparison. In addition to being commanding their size, whales are equally matched in their intelligence. The brain of the orca is four times larger than the human brain,...
Rescuers Try to Save Giant Blue Whale Trapped in Fishing Gear
2016-06-28 23:17:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
National Geographic: Rescuers Try to Save Giant Blue Whale Trapped in Fishing Gear Whale watchers found an 80-foot cetacean in distress off the California coast. Saving it has proven tricky. Watch: A blue whale tangled in fishing gear struggles off California. A first-of-its-kind rescue operation resumed today off the coast of Southern California as crews attempt to disentangle an 80-foot-long (24 meter) blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) from crab trap lines. The entangled...
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