Janette SpeyerMarine Biology Watch: Orcas greet swimmer face to face; ‘Best day of my life' USA TODAY - Pete ThomasA New Zealand distance swimmer is used to spotting seals, rays, and the occasional octopus. But Steve Morris said he felt “a rush of euphoria” Monday during a face-to-face encounter with large orcas. we...
Janette Speyer Young Humpback Whale Freed Off Coast Of Maui verified_publisherNPR - Vanessa RomoA young, sickly whale that was trapped in more than a 100 feet of line off the coast of Maui was freed on Wednesday, following a harrowing rescue effort. Trained responders from the National Oceanic and...
Janette SpeyerWhales Whales’ Long, Loud Calls Reveal Structure beneath Ocean Floor scientificamerican.com - Stephanie Pappas Scientists investigating a seismic fault off the U.S. West Coast have an unlikely new ally in their quest to create images of the Earth’s crust deep …
Janette Speyer A New Population of Blue Whales Was Discovered Hiding in the Indian Ocean verified_publisherThe New York Times - Katherine J. WuWeighing up to 380,000 pounds and stretching some 100 feet long, the blue whale — the largest creature to have ever lived on Earth — might at first seem difficult for human eyes and ears to miss. But previously...
Janette Speyer Singing Whale Unmasks New Giant Blue Whale Species Hidden In Indian Ocean Forbes - Nishan DegnarainScientists believe they have uncovered a new sub-species of blue whale, hidden deep in the Indian Ocean. The suspected new sub-species was discovered by accident after scientists were trying to listen...
