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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
Oregon’s gray whales are different, according to new research
Thousands of gray whales migrate up and down our Pacific Coast every year, but a small number of them hang around in Oregon's waters. New research from Oregon scientists indicates that they differ in size when compared to their more transient counterparts.
Alarming Whale Deaths in Northeast Blamed For Climate Change, Vessel Collisions, Fishing Gear Entanglement | Nature World News
The alarming whale deaths in the Northeast raised alarm and concern. Whales have suffered from human-caused fishing gear entanglement, vessel collisions, climate change and plastic pollution. Read here.
WATCH: "Thrown To The Wind" — Environmental Progress
The wind industry says it isn't killing whales, but it is. New boat traffic is colliding with whales. And high-decibel sonar is separating whale mothers from their calves, sending them into harm's way. Our new documentary, which lays out the evidence, is now free to watch.