On 12th Aug. 2-3 humpback whales were confirmed 8 miles south of Kilmore Quay, Wexford, while on the west coast on the same day, 2 miles north of Loop Hd, Clare, a pod of 3-4 humpbacks were also confirmed. It’s interesting that on the same day, more than one pod of humpback whales were using
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Each watch was led by experienced IWDG personnel, who introduced participants to the field craft, required for whale watching, and explained how to identify and record cetaceans in Irish waters. At many sites, information packs were made available, while informal workshops were organized for children. Besides the obvious focus on Ireland’s marine mammal fauna, most
The first Icelandic whale hunt for 15 years is about to start, with vessels ready to set out on a six-week mission to kill 38 minke whales. Full Story
Scientists searching for a historic whale habitat off Iceland found only one North Atlantic right whale in the area, raising more questions about where a third of the world’s remaining rare marine mammals travel to feed and mate.
A group of pilot whales recently released back into the wild have split up and marine mammal experts who worked with the pod fear the youngest calf may not make it on his own. F
New Zealand today joined five South Pacific neighbours in agreeing to set up a taskforce aimed at boosting efforts to establish a whale sanctuary in the region.
Necropsy results implicate the U.S. Navy in the deaths of several marine mammals on the West Coast, some animal experts say. Full Story
The U.S. Navy has deployed dolphins to the Persian Gulf region to protect coalition ships and piers against terrorist attack. Full Story
Typically known for suddenly killing otherwise healthy, young human athletes, a deadly heart condition with mysterious causes is affecting populations of two whales species found in both U.S. Atlantic waters and the Gulf of Mexico.
Iceland’s decision to resume whaling for what it calls scientific purposes after a 14-year break is driven by commercial concerns, the conservation body WWF-International suggested yesterday.