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Researchers at Woods Hole discovered a haunting humpback whale song recorded in 1949, revealing how much quieter the ocean once was. The 75-year-old recording could help scientists understand how modern shipping noise affects whale communication today.
Wildlife rescue teams in Los Cabos have successfully saved two humpback whales and multiple sea lions from dangerous entanglements this season. The rescues come during a record whale watching season with over 500 gray whales counted at a nearby breeding lagoon.
Researchers in Indonesia successfully used a drone to attach a satellite tracker to a rare pygmy blue whale for the first time, revealing a 2,000km migration path. The breakthrough allows scientists to study whale movements safely while helping protect these endangered giants from ship collisions.
Humpback whales have made a stunning comeback in the Salish Sea since the late 1990s, and experts are gathering to share more conservation wins. A Seattle workshop will showcase how dam removal and habitat restoration are helping whales and salmon thrive again.