Tag: whales
Hvaldimir died suddenly, now several organizations want the whale’s remains – news Rogaland – Local news, TV and radio
On Saturday afternoon, the celebrity whale, Hvaldimir, was found dead, floating belly up, outside Risavika in Sola. The whale is now being autopsied at the Veterinary Institute in Sandnes. And…
Are scientists about to talk to whales? – news Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
In 1967, marine biologist Roger S. Payne made his greatest discovery. Payne was the first to discover that whales make sounds that consist of repeating patterns. He became completely engrossed…
The whales must shout louder than before – so must the humans. Negative health effects on everyone – news Nordland
For humans, light is the most important thing for orientation. But if you lived under water, it would not be light, but sound that was most important. – Under water,…
55 pilot whales died on a beach in Scotland – Latest news – news
17 July 2023 at 21:36 55 pilot whales died on a beach in Scotland 55 pilot whales have died after stranding on the Scottish island of Lewis at the weekend.…
Killer whales attacked another boat – researchers believe the motive may be “revenge” – news Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
The sailboat Mustique was on its way to Gibraltar when it was attacked by a group of killer whales on Friday. They destroyed the rudder and punctured the hull. The…
Released whales in Troms – news Troms and Finnmark
20 January 2023 at 09:25 Whale released in Troms The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries’ marine service released a young minke whale at Rebbenesøy in Troms on Thursday. The directorate writes…
Researchers want to scare whales away from fishing boats so they don’t end up in nets – news Troms and Finnmark
Several thousand whales lose their lives in Norwegian fishing every year. It is usually porpoises that get stuck in the nets. These are relatively small, at 1.5 metres. But in…
Action to save stranded whales in the Seine is under way – news Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
Police officers and divers from the fire service started this afternoon with a final attempt to save the four-metre long beluga whale from the river. The white whale, which usually…