Tag: humpback whale

It’s always a good idea for managers keep a close watch on wildlife to understand the long-term population trends. But just how often do species need to be surveyed to...

Humpback whales make different types of sound every year to communicate with each other. That may make life more complicated for the whales, but it could also affect conservation efforts...

Decades of observations on humpback whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence have revealed that low fish prey availability may be linked to declining calf numbers. “The number of calves...

Marine mammal researchers were recently the closest they’ve been in 25 years to recording a humpback whale’s (Megaptera novaeangliae) live birth in Maui, Hawaii. Researchers were drawn to the area...

The University of Alaska Museum (UAM) Mammal Collection houses the largest collection of marine mammal specimens in North America. Its holdings include specimens from more than 12,000 walrus, 15,000 seals,...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has determined that most humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) no longer require listing under the Endangered Species Act. After reviewing data showing growing trends in...