Grey whales are shrinking
Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the Pacific Northwest coast have undergone a significant decline in body length since around the year 2000, a new University of St Andrews study has
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Whales at greater risk from fishing than previously believed
A larger proportion of whales than previously thought is being injured by fishing equipment, according to new research.
Humpback whales impacted by climate change
The breeding success of humpback whales in the Gulf of St Lawrence has fallen significantly, according to a new study led by the University.
Whales use sonic flashlights
A new study reveals that whales, dolphins and porpoises use narrow beams of high intensity sound to echolocate prey.
Whale migration
Historical climate change has changed migration patterns of endangered whales.
Whales mimic human speech
“Wikie” can repeat the words “hello” and “bye bye”.
Navy efforts to protect whales have limited effect
Whales remain at risk from sonar sounds
Song cultures of whales give rare insight into evolutionary learning
‘Animal culture’ reshapes ideas about evolution
New book reveals the fascinating life of whales
Insights into the sea mammals published by Natural History Museum
New study: 1.5 million whales, dolphins and porpoises in European Atlantic
“Stable trend” in numbers found over 22 year study