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The World’s Largest Fish: 10 Incredible Facts About Whale Sharks
Whale sharks. Are they whales? Are they sharks? This amazing creature is actually a shark. It is called a whale shark due to ...
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Interactive Map Reveals Ocean Pathways Vital For 109 Species
Earth's oceans may seem like an expanse of the same water to us, but try telling that to a sea turtle or a whale shark.
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Whale Watching in Hermanus - A Breathtaking Coastal Adventure
Join us on a spectacular whale-watching journey in Hermanus, South Africa. Witness majestic whales in their natural habitat, making this coastal adventure one to remember!
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Beached whale euthanized May 4 after washing up on Hilton Head
A 30-foot-long sperm whale was euthanized after washing up on Hilton Head Island May 4. The whale was unwell, leading to the ...
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Only 50 Rice’s Whales Are Left. Can We Do Enough to Protect Them Before It’s Too Late?
In 2021, researchers identified a new whale species and are now scrambling to save their natural habitat By Danna Staaf This adult Rice's whale skull at the National Museum of Natural History is ...
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Two colossal sea creatures show up in strange place and scientists are baffled
NOAA Fisheries has been tracking the two whales since they entered the Gulf of Mexico in February. NOAA photo The mysterious saga of two “out-of-habitat” whales has taken another strange turn ...
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‘We can’t just push them back to sea’: Experts stayed with rare, beached sperm whale as it was euthanized
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have led efforts to keep the whale comfortable.