All Content for Whales

Icelandic fin whaling - an expensive and dangerous hobby, in more ways than oner
Icelandic fin whaling - an expensive and dangerous hobby, in more ways than one
14th May 2013 by Robbie Marsland
It’s been a busy week or so for those following the dying whaling industry in Iceland.  The lone Icelandic Read more »
A breaching North Atlantic right whale. c. IFAW
New policy and tech keeps right whales afloat, but there is work left to do
10th May 2013 by Beth Allgood
Recently, more than 100 North Atlantic right whales were seen off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. While the North Read more »
Archive photo ©IFAW
Killing of endangered fin whales looks set to resume in Iceland – despite poor market and international opposition
7th May 2013 by
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW www.ifaw.org) has condemned an apparent decision to resume the cruel Read more »
Oceans advocate, Ted Danson.
Actor/activist Ted Danson steps up to help whales!
30th April 2013 by Jeffrey Flocken
Recently, acclaimed actor and activist Ted Danson launched a petition to President Obama asking him to stop seismic airgun Read more »
A bubble curtain helps to reduce the noise of pile driving.
Using bubbles and vibrators to help protect whales from underwater noise pollution
11th April 2013 by Vassili Papastavrou
In addition to shipping noise there are two other sources of underwater noise pollution which threaten whales and dolphins. Read more »
The headquarters of IMO are in London, south of the river Thames overlooking th
Welcome noise reduction steps taken for whales at the International Maritime Organization
8th April 2013 by Vassili Papastavrou
Underwater noise pollution from ships poses a serious threat to whales and dolphins. So it's great that the Read more »