Posts Tagged ‘Vessel Strike’
Mystery surrounds large number of whales washing up in US
Whale tail injured in collision with a vessel A number of whales have washed up on the shores of New Jersey and New York in just a few weeks, an unusual occurrence that is concerning experts. Reports suggest around twelve whales (including humpback and sperm) have come ashore since December 1st, prompting calls for a…
Read MoreCan space technology tell us how many whales there are?
One of the world’s leading professional services firms, Deloitte has joined with WDC in a bid to explore how space technology can tell us more about whales, and how to protect them. This exciting project is part of Deloitte’s Gravity Challenge, a global programme that encourages corporates, entrepreneurs and universities to use innovative space technology to…
Read MoreWDC sues US government to protect whales
WDC together with a coalition of other environmental and animal protection groups is suing the US federal government over a failure to take action to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Only about 450 North Atlantic right whales exist today, making them one of the world’s most endangered large whales. Without this additional protection,…
Read MoreNOAA needs to hear from us all …
Please help make the Right Whale Ship Strike Rule permanent! Join me in letting NOAA know that we need them to protect right whales! SUBMIT YOUR COMMENT TO NOAA to tell the government why making the ship strike rule permanent is important to you. PLease submit your comment before 11:59 EST on August 6th. NOAA has…
Read MoreLittle Whales in a Big Ocean
The beginning of the field season is always really exciting, as we see which whales are first to return, which mothers have calves this year, and hope that none of our beloved whales go missing! We’ve already seen incredible feeding displays and have a growing list of mothers that are returning with their calves to…
Read MoreBridging the gap between the science of whales and policies that protect them
Juan Bacigalupi, Regina Asmutis-Silvia’s Policy Intern, reflects on his first week with WDC … After a week working as a policy intern for WDC, I have quickly learned to appreciate the dynamic nature of the job. Each time I come into the office it seems I am presented with something new. My second day at WDC…
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