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Whale - Latest news on Metro UK Whale dies after swallowing more than 80 plastic bags A sperm whale that washed up on a Spanish beach died after swallowing more than 80 plastic bags. The whale, found dead in the Cabo de Palos area of Murcia in Spain, had an ‘enormous quantity’ of plastic debris in its stomach, according to a statement from the Murcia government. The 10.5 metre-long mammal had ingested a ‘large number of plastic bags,’ it said. The exact cause of death is yet to be determined and the government said it is working with the Spanish Institute of Oceanography to investigate further. Sadly, this isn’t the first time a whale has died due to plastic ingestion. In February, a whale calf was found dead in the Philippines after it had swallowed 40kg (88lbs) of plastic. The number of plastic particles in our oceans is increasing, with an estimated eight million tonnes of plastic entering the oceans each year. Scientists estimate that by 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans. Whale Watching Tips for Beginners Whale watching is a
First Nations and Charles Darwin University (CDU) research project dives deeper into plight of Northern Australia’s turtles, whales and dolphins - Eco News
[from left to right] CDU RIEL PhD candidate Natalie Robson and Dr. Carol Palmer, Senior Research Associate (Cetaceans and Marine Megafauna) at CDU RIEL. Charles Darwin University (CDU) A comparison of aerial surveys of green turtle nests between the 1990s and 2024 shows a decline in turtle nesting sites on Croker Island – a new research project with First […]
FLYING WHALES Airship Base Announced as Key Project in Mount Isa City Council’s Future Ready Economy Roadmap - Eco News
On Friday 21 February, Mount Isa City Council launched their Future Ready Economy Roadmap and FLYING WHALES (FW) spoke on how their flagship airship base project will shape the future of logistics of Mount Isa. The Future Ready Economy Roadmap, developed in response to the closure of the Glencore mine, highlights the need for economic […]
Genetic Mixing: The Secret to Killer Whale Resilience and Adaptability - Eco News
Photo: Nick Thake Killer whale populations in low latitudes have high genetic diversity despite having low population densities, as a result of genetic mixing, which plays a crucial role in their survival and resilience. An international team of marine biologists have published research in Molecular Ecology that shows the benefits of gene flow between geographically distant and […]