Whale16 Jun 2026Why it's so hard to help a stranded whaleThe sad fate of a stranded humpback in Germany raises bigger questions about distressed whales – and how to help them.16 Jun 202614 Jun 2026'The moment I made eye contact with a whale'In a series of striking photographs, Marcia Riederer captures the elegance and curiosity of the elusive dwarf minke whale.14 Jun 202621 Apr 2026Humpback whales are forming super-groupsOn a misty morning in December, two photographers captured the images of 304 individual humpbacks – the highest number of large whales ever identified in a single day.21 Apr 202628 Feb 2026The whale graveyards that transform the deep seaA photographer captured this extraordinary site where whales' bodies lie in the shallows, with troubling repercussions for the deep oceans.28 Feb 202630 Dec 2025The sounds revealing mysteries of deepest whalesBeaked whales are rarely spotted. Now scientists are using underwater sounds to help identify these elusive creatures.30 Dec 20253 Oct 2024The 'mind bombs' that changed the whaling industryIn the 1970s, a small group of Greenpeace activists had a unique idea for how they could put an end to commercial whaling.3 Oct 202411 Jul 2024The human-like 'alphabet' of whalesResearchers studying sperm whale communication say they've uncovered sophisticated structures similar to those found in human language.11 Jul 202410 Apr 2024How to speak 'whale'In a world-first, scientists had a "conversation" with a whale. Now, researchers are trying to find out what they are actually saying.10 Apr 20247 Nov 2023How bubble veils muffle wind farm noiseAs huge offshore wind farms spread across Europe's North and Baltic seas, efforts grow to buffer the impact on wildlife.7 Nov 2023...
