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Whale Scientists Story — Joëlle De Weerdt
Joëlle De Weerdt is a 35-year-old Belgian marine mammalogist currently doing her PhD in Nicaragua on humpback whales. She developed her own NGO in Nicaragua and funded her own PhD research! Here is...
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Baby killer whales face many challenges in their first year
We just heard the news that a new killer whale baby was born into the L-pod of the critically endangered Southern Resident population. While we’re delighted to hear about the birth of a new killer...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Female Common Dolphin Reproduction in New Zealand
Understanding the life history of organisms helps us learn how they grow and develop traits that help them survive in their environment. It also reveals how vulnerable a population can be if certain...
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A northern right whale… Dolphin?!
Did you know that sea serpents are real? Well, maybe not the traditional gigantic sea-living reptiles. But a first glance at the Northern right whale dolphin (Lissodelphis borealis) may leave you...
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Toxic Menus: Contaminants Threaten the Health of North Atlantic Killer Whales
In a ground-breaking new study just published in Environmental Science & Technology, a disturbing picture of contamination among North Atlantic killer whales has emerged. Persistent organic...
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Florida Manatees -Tough on the outside, but not invincible
Manatees, affectionately known as “sea cows” or “mermaids,” are peaceful herbivorous giants found in fresh and saltwater coastal areas. Despite lacking natural predators in the case of the West Indian...
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Whale Scientists Story — Clare Andvik
Clare Andvik is a 33-year-old marine mammal toxicologist from the UK. She is currently doing her PhD at the University of Oslo, Norway, studying the effects of pollution and other stressors on...
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Harbor porpoise calves ingest toxic chemicals through their mother’s milk
The use of “forever chemicals” or persistent organic pollutants (POPs) has been banned for quite some years. They include infamous compounds such as PCBs or polychlorinated biphenyls, pesticides, and...
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Why are baby whales and dolphins born with whiskers?
Vibrissae, commonly known as whiskers, are not exclusive to cats. They are present on the faces of most mammals. While we often associate these tactile hairs with our feline friends, cetaceans (i.e.:...
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Toxic chemicals from plastics found in Norwegian marine mammals
Ever wondered about the vibrant colors, flexibility, and durability of plastics? These traits are shaped by “plasticizers,” chemicals added to alter plastics’ properties. Unfortunately, many of these...
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Whales and Dolphins Uniting for Survival, Bounty, or Companionship?
Whales, dolphins, and porpoises (also called cetaceans) exhibit remarkable social behaviors. Sometimes, some species can form large pods that may span for miles and consist of thousands of...
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