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Southern Ocean humpbacks sing different tunes

Scientists have found that humpback whales on both sides of the southern Indian Ocean sing different...

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New Zealand: 33 whales shot after rescues failed

The pilot whales shot were the last of 99 that stranded themselves on Monday on Farewell Spit on the...

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Japan to release 3 Oz activists who boarded whaler

Australia maintains the annual whale hunts violate Japan`s international obligations and is seeking ...

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Whales strand in New Zealand; 7 dead, 18 refloated

Seven long-finned pilot whales died after being beached in New Zealand, but rescuers were confident ...

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Whale sperm, orgasmic feet top bad science list

From whale sperm to colon cleansers to the shape of a woman`s foot when she has an orgasm, celebriti...

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Ship collisions threaten whales along Kerala coast

Increasing number of deaths of marine mammals and stranding of endangered whale species along the Ke...

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Mass whale stranding on New Zealand beach

Thirty-one pilot whales have died and 34 more are stranded on New Zealand`s South Island, Xinhua rep...

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Whales off California coast draw crowds, warning

The humpback whales, each measuring about the length of a school bus, have come about a mile from la...

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Is ocean garbage killing whales?

A review of research literature from the last two decades reveals hundreds of cases in which cetacea...

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Whales have trendy tunes too!

Male humpback whales modify their songs to differ from their rivals during courtship.

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First whale shark satellite-tagged in India

A whale shark has been satellite-tagged for the first time in India as part of research.

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Shipwrecked whaler linked to ‘Moby-Dick’ discovered

Marine archaeologists have discovered a 19th-century shipwrecked whaling ship ‘Two Brothers’.

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24 whales euthanised in New Zealand

A pod of 24 whales was euthanised after the authorities realised it was difficult to save them consi...

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Japanese whalers, activists clash off Antarctica

Japanese whalers shot water cannons at anti-whaling activists after being tracked down in Antarctica...

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South Korea clamps down on illegal whale-hunting

South Korea said Sunday it will tighten rules on whaling and the processing of whale meat.

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Improved ocean turbine design – inspired by whales!

Underwater turbines have long been thought to be sources of alternative energy.

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Japanese whaler cleared of ramming protest boat

New Zealand investigators blame poor seamanship on both sides for accident.

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Whales also get sunburns

Even whales suffer the effects of exposure to strong UV rays, such as blisters and sunburns.

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Record-breaking whale swims 9,800 kms

A female humpback whale has astonished marine biologists by swimming over 9,800 kilometres.

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Gulf oil displaced, killed whale sharks?

If whale sharks have ingested oil, there is a good possibility that they died and sank to the bottom...

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NZ rescuers save 14 whales from stranded pod

Late Friday, a total of 24 whales were trucked 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Spirits Bay.

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Over 40 whales die on New Zealand beach

More than 40 pilot whales died Wednesday after a pod of about 80 stranded themselves on a New Zealan...

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DNA profiling of Whale Sharks to begin soon in Gujarat

The DNA profiling of Whale Sharks frequenting the state`s coast will begin soon in Gujarat.

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Only nine of 63 whales survive NZ stranding

Only nine of 63 whales which beached themselves in a northern New Zealand bay survived.

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Bowhead whales smell the air

Scientists have revealed a previously undiscovered ability of bowhead whales` to smell the air - a f...

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Prehistoric whale skeletons found in Egypt

Many skeletons of prehistoric whales have been discovered in a valley in Egypt.

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Gray whale swims free from Washington Beach

An incoming tide has helped a young gray whale swim free off a beach.

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Why killer whales & women stop breeding early

The evolutionary mystery of menopause is a step closer to being solved, thanks to new research on ki...

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`Sea monster` was real; fossils unearthed

The new find in Peru`s Pisco basin leaves no doubt that Leviathan existed.

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India to satellite tag whale sharks for genetic analysis

The environment ministry has given its nod to satellite tag individuals of the species and collect t...

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Whale-watching worth billions and booming: Study

Whale-watching revenue topped USD 2bn in 2009 and could grow by 10% annually.

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Toxins found in whales bode ill for humans: Report

Sperm whales feeding even in the most remote reaches of Earth`s oceans have built up stunningly high...

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Nations fail to agree on curbing Japan whale hunt

Japan officials trade blame as nations failed to reach deal to curb whale hunts.

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Whaling commission ponders suspending hunting ban

The International Whaling Commission began its most important meeting in decades debating whether ...

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Whales closer to us than thought, say scientists

Marine mammals are smarter than thought and share several attributes of humans, scientists say.

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Whales fight climate change

Southern Ocean sperm whales are an unexpected ally in the fight against global warming.

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Exploiting whales, companies eye new products

Companies in Japan, Iceland and Norway are developing whale-based products ranging from drugs to cos...

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Human rights urged for whales and dolphins

Whales and dolphins should get "human rights" to life and liberty because of their intelligence.

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Scientists stunned as grey whale sighted off Israel

The appearance of a grey whale off the coast of Israel has stunned scientists, in what was thought t...

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Scientists stunned by rare grey whale sighting

The appearance of a grey whale off the coast of Israel has stunned scientists.

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Fifteen whales stranded on Chile beach rescued

Fifteen whales washed up on a beach in the northern Chilean city of Iquique were rescued by some 300...

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Japan to catch 60 minke whales for `research`

The Fisheries Agency has said that a fleet of five vessels will catch 60 minke whales off the nort...

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California gray whale-watchers fear dip in population

Gazing past the rolling whitecaps in the middle of San Diego`s whale-watching season, boat captain B...

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Greenpeace activists in Netherlands block whale meat heading for Japan

Greenpeace activists chained themselves to the mooring ropes of a ship in the Netherlands on Friday ...

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Activists block whale meat carrying ship in Netherlands

Greenpeace activists chained themselves to the mooring ropes of a ship in the Netherlands Friday to ...

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Dubai hotel frees Sammy the whale shark

A rare whale shark that was a hotel attraction in Dubai has been returned to the wild, the resort ...

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Japan arrests anti-whaling activist for boarding ship

Japan`s coast guard arrested an anti-whaling activist from NZ on Friday for boarding a whaling ship ...

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California outlet accused of serving whale sushi

A restaurant in Santa Monica, California faces criminal charges after being accused of selling sushi...

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Whale opponents huddle in Florida

Key players on whaling huddled behind closed doors in Florida in an uncertain bid to find common gro...

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Whale can beat shark in fierce combat

In a new research, scientists have estimated that in a ferocious battle between the killer whale and...

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