Public urged to help solve mystery of whale calls
Scientists at the University of St Andrews are asking the public to help them solve the mystery of the way whales communicate.
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Queen’s award for leading Scottish research unit
The University of St Andrews has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of the work of a world-leading research unit which is helping to further understanding and protection of the oceans.
Whales ‘scared’ by sonars
But scientists say it's not just sonars that could cause problems for whales.
Analysing effects of underwater noise on sperm whales
Dr Patrick Miller and colleagues have undertaken deep-sea research.
Bottlenose whale sightings
Young scientists investigate rare Icelandic whale sighting.
Dream whale trip on offer
One lucky young person can win a trip around Madeira.
Drifting off to sleep
University researchers reveal a novel drifting behaviour in sperm whales.
Royal showcase for sea mammal research
University of St Andrews scientists have been chosen to showcase their research at a Buckingham Palace 'Science Day'.
Looking for Leviathans
Ever wondered how scientists estimate the number of whales and other deep sea life, or the reality behind stories of sea monsters?
What Ahab never saw
The University of St Andrews Sea Mammal Research Unit will showcase some of its most exciting and cutting-edge research next week at a prestigious event highlighting the best of British science.