Pathology reports on more than 50 killer whales stranded over nearly a decade in the northeast Pacific and Hawaii show that orcas face a variety of mortal threats — many stemming from human interactions.
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What’s killing killer whales?
December 4, 2020By
Secret surfing life of remoras hitchhiking on blue whales
October 29, 2020By
A new study of blue whales off the coast of California has given researchers the first ocean recordings of their famous hitchhiking partner — the remora — revealing the suckerfish’s secret whale-surfing skills as well as their knack for grabbing the most flow-optimal spots while riding aboard the world’s largest vertebrate.
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Why do beaked whales return to a Navy sonar range despite frequent disturbance?
January 29, 2019By
Using data from underwater robots, scientists have discovered that beaked whales prefer to feed within parts of a Navy sonar test range off Southern California that have dense patches of deep-sea squid. A new study shows that beaked whales need these prey hotspots to survive, and that similar patches do not exist in nearby ‘sonar-free’ areas.
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