Cruise line urged to slow down after pregnant whale killed
#WhaleConservation #CruiseSafetyWildlife conservationists urge Royal Caribbean to slow ships after a pregnant endangered fin whale was found dead on its bow. The Center for Biological Diversity requests 10-knot speed limits in whale habitats to prevent deadly collisions. read more
Gray Whales Return to SF Bay, New AI System Protects Them
#ClimateChange #WhaleConservationGray whales increasingly enter San Francisco Bay to feed as climate change reduces Arctic prey, but face deadly ship strikes. A new thermal camera system with AI detects whale spouts, alerting vessels via Coast Guard to prevent collisions and protect the declining population. read more
Timmy the whale carcass finally brought ashore in Denmark
#WhaleConservation #MarineBiologyTimmy the humpback whale's carcass was dragged onto a Danish beach after two weeks in shallow waters. A necropsy will determine his cause of death. The juvenile male's struggle and rescue effort captivated the public for months. read more