When Whales and Humans Talk
Arctic people have been communicating with cetaceans for centuries—and scientists are finally taking note.
April 3rd, 2018 | 3,100 words, about 16 minutes
Species Marine Mammals
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How California Clear Air Laws May Have Helped the Whales
Regulations aimed at reducing pollution pushed ships to slow down.
April 2nd, 2018 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Storybook Whale Fail
Does it matter if children’s books deliver inaccurate science?
March 22nd, 2018 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes
Sea Otters Are Walled in by Hungry Sharks
Outside the safety of the kelp forest, California sea otters are being picked off by sharks.
March 16th, 2018 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Whales
Washington State legislators are proposing a new $1.55-million program to feed the whales.
March 2nd, 2018 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
Measuring the Risks of Tidal Power
Researchers are investigating the possibility of environmental damage before the industry kicks off.
February 22nd, 2018 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Animal Trainers Gone Wild
A research team says no to drugs and uses the skills of animal trainers to calm wild Weddell seals.
February 13th, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
Caution, Whale Crossing
In the sad saga of ships killing whales, the Panama Canal is a bright spot.
February 8th, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes