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Two fin whales, one swimming just 50 metres from shore, have thrilled researchers in Western Australia with the rarest of sightings. The encounters offer scientists precious new data on a species still recovering from near extinction.
Scientists cracked the code on building offshore wind farms without harming endangered whales. A simple bubble curtain and smarter scheduling slashes noise pollution by three-quarters.
Australia's humpback whale population has surged from 500 survivors of industrial whaling to 50,000 today, creating one of the world's greatest conservation comebacks. Now the real challenge begins: helping humans and whales share these busy waters safely.
A new museum celebrating the world's largest mammals will open in June 2027 on a remote Norwegian island where whales swim year-round. The Whale blends science, art, and architecture to bring visitors closer to understanding these ocean giants.
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Researchers in Norway discovered they can track blue whales deep underwater using the same fiber-optic cables that deliver your internet. The breakthrough reveals whale behavior that scientists have never been able to study before.
New research shows wind energy developers can protect endangered right whales from construction noise without breaking the bank. A planning app helps builders schedule work when whales aren't around.
A research team discovered the largest and oldest whale graveyard ever found, nearly four miles beneath the Indian Ocean's surface. The ancient remains now sustain a thriving ecosystem of rare deep-sea creatures.
Blue and fin whales are appearing in growing numbers off Southern Africa's coast, nearly a century after industrial whaling almost wiped them out. Scientists say 95% of recent sightings happened since 2012, suggesting these ocean giants may finally be coming home.
Researchers discovered the largest whale graveyard ever found, stretching 750 miles across the Indian Ocean floor with fossils dating back over 5 million years. The remarkable find is helping scientists understand whale ecology across millions of years while revealing dozens of potentially new species.
Scientists discovered a massive underwater cemetery holding 476 whale fossils dating back 5.3 million years in the Indian Ocean. The find spans 750 miles of seafloor and reveals secrets about ancient whale populations.
Chinese scientists diving 7,000 meters deep discovered nearly 500 whale skeletons supporting thriving ecosystems on the ocean floor. The ancient graveyard, with fossils dating back 5.3 million years, includes a newly identified extinct whale species and reveals how nature creates life from death.
Scientists discovered an ancient underwater cemetery where whales have been resting for 5.3 million years, revealing secrets about ocean life that predates human history. The massive site in the Diamantina Zone offers a rare window into how marine ecosystems thrived long before we existed.