Island Adventure Whale Watching
Anacortes, WA:
Humpback and Bigg’s killer whales serenading in the darkness
A couple hours ago in the dark December night, attentive listeners monitoring the live stream from the Orcasound Lab hydrophones heard the sounds of humpback and Bigg’s (transient) killer wha…
Alligators on the Beach? Killer Whales in Rivers? Get Used to It
In recent years, sightings of large predators in places where conventional wisdom says they “shouldn’t be” have increased thanks to conservation efforts, according to a new study.
What Are Whales Really Doing When They Breach?
It takes a lot of energy to lift such a large body out of the water, so why do they do it?
Seaside business beautifies building with mural of blue whale
The Reef, one of about six cannabis dispensaries in Seaside, has an eye-catching mural that complements the name of the business in a big way.
Can flying drones save whales trapped in fishing gear?
Southern right whales migration a cultural tradition, study finds
A recent study finds southern right whales learn their migration paths through their mothers.
Light Meat or Dark Meat? Professor Studies Turkeys’ Light Needs
Poultry scientist John Boney is studying how varying levels of light affect young turkeys’ growth.
An Invisible Killer: What You Should Know About Carbon Monoxide
It’s odorless, colorless and lurks aboard every boat with an engine — carbon monoxide, the silent killer. Read Mario Vittone’s latest Lifelines: Safety And Rescue At Sea blog to find out how a little knowledge, preventative maintenance and $99 can save your life.
How 'dark fishing' sails below the radar to plunder the oceans
Billions of dollars in illegal and unregulated fish supplies are mixed with legal catches and smuggled into the market.
Sperm whales target fishing boats for an easy meal
Scientists are trying to find out how to stop sperm whales stealing Alaskan fishermen's catch
The Spy Whale Knows Too Much
If you are a person who looks at things from time to time on the internet, you may have found yourself charmed by a recent viral animal. This time it’s a beluga, which is practically a narwhal, which is practically a unicorn. I get why you love it. It seems to possess the whimsy and sweetness of a Lucky Charms marshmallow come to life. But, and I can’t emphasize this enough: It’s a goddamn Russian spy!
Researchers come up with ways to prevent whale entanglement
How can boaters continue to fish effectively while not trapping the 14 species of large whales around the world prone to entanglement?
Alaskan Sperm Whales Learned to Skim Fishers’ Catch
Scientists think the whales have learned to communicate about the best times and places to steal sablefish right off the line.
New rules for crab fishing to prevent whale and sea turtle entanglements
For example, if a whale or sea turtle is found near a certain depth, Dungeness crab fishers won’t be allowed to drop their pots there. And the state is carving up the coast into smaller terri…
Rare beluga data show whales dive to maximize meals
As the Arctic continues to change due to rising temperatures, melting sea ice and human interest in developing oil and shipping routes, it's important to understand belugas' baseline behavior, argue...
