Newborn humpback whales and their mothers whisper to each other to escape potential predators, scientists reported Wednesday, revealing the existence of a previously unknown survival technique. “They don’t want any unwanted listeners,” researcher Simone Videsen,…
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When ships pass, whales eat less: study
Noise from ships impedes humpback whales from foraging for food, and could have long-term impacts on the health of these majestic creatures, according to a study released Wednesday. Shipping lanes overlapping with the coastal migratory…
Australia declares world’s largest marine reserves
Australia Friday officially declared the creation of the world’s largest network of marine reserves, protecting more than 2.3 million square kilometres (0.89 million square miles) of ocean environment. The announcement, after years of planning and…