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In 1970, a scientist released an album of whale songs that became a global hit and helped change public views on whaling- Jeju's Haenyeo women have spent generations diving without oxygen tanks; a 2025 study found their hearts slow dramatically underwater, likely shaped by years of training
- Tech billionaires Jack and Laura Dangermond donated $165 million to protect a stunning 24,000-acre stretch of California coastline visible from space
- Since 2022, Alaska crews have placed more than 1,000 whole trees in a creek damaged by gold mining, helping restore 2.3 miles of salmon habitatResurrection Creek in Alaska has been revitalized into a thriving river thanks to comprehensive restoration efforts. By introducing entire ...14 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Svalbard polar bear woken by foghorn, triggering fine worth thousands of dollars for wildlife disturbanceA visitor in Svalbard received a substantial fine for using a foghorn to wake a polar bear. This action unnecessarily disturbed protected w...13 Aug, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
- In 2016, after 15 years of work, a historic deal turned part of Antarctica into the world's largest marine reserveAn international agreement established the Ross Sea marine protected area. This vast region will receive protection starting December 1, 20...29 Jul, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
- ET Exclusive: Adani eyes controlling stake in UK's Associated British PortsAdani Ports is weighing a bid for Associated British Ports in the UK. This acquisition would expand Gautam Adani's port empire significantl...29 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- In 2015, a British swimmer entered Antarctica’s freezing sea wearing only swimming trunks; his campaign helped protect 1.57 million square kilometersBritish swimmer Lewis Pugh undertook daring Antarctic swims to advocate for ocean protection. His "Speedo diplomacy" approach helped secure...27 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- Britain dropped more than 300 tons of poison across South Georgia to kill every rat; by 2018, over 100,000 hectares were rodent-freeSouth Georgia island successfully removed its rat population after a massive eradication effort. Helicopters dropped poisoned bait across t...25 Jul, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
- In 2012 and 2013, Maine removed two hydroelectric dams from the Penobscot River; river herring later rose from almost zero to more than six millionMaine's Penobscot River shows a remarkable environmental recovery after dam removals. Millions of river herring have returned to the waterw...24 Jul, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
- Tiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine. Now, they can listen to silent whales. Here's howTiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine as researchers have found that these underwater communication cabl...26 Jun, 2026, 03.28 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: “The question is, are we happy to suppose that our…’ – Naturalist on stewardship, conservation and responsibilitySir David Attenborough, a renowned nature communicator, urges us to consider the future of wildlife. His words question our willingness to ...13 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
- Faroe Islands whale hunt: Over 700 dolphins and whales killed in annual grind tradition sparks global outrageThe Faroe Islands witnessed a mass killing of over 700 whales and dolphins in a traditional hunt. This ancient practice, known as the 'grin...05 Jun, 2026, 02.11 AM IST
- Whale Culture Is Real: They Pass Down Traditions Across Generations, Creating Cultural Systems in the OceanWhales exhibit intelligence and create cultures passed down through generations. These learned behaviors include unique migration patterns,...04 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- Third entangled endangered whale spotted in span of a week off East Coast24 Dec, 2024, 02.51 PM IST
- New Zealand: 'World's rarest whale' washes ashore17 Jul, 2024, 09.13 AM IST
- Saved from whaling, blue whales now face threat from global warming, human activities: StudyBlue whales, the largest animals, face challenges like global warming, pollution, and disrupted food sources. Genetic variations exist amon...24 Mar, 2024, 09.05 AM IST
- Over 200 stranded pilot whales die on Pacific Ocean's remote Pitt IslandNew Zealand's conservation office on Tuesday said all 240 pilot whales stranded on the remote Pitt Island have died, just days after 215 wh...11 Oct, 2022, 12.32 PM IST
- Near 500 whale sharks saved in last decade: Alka Talwar, Tata ChemicalsIndia’s first ever whale shark satellite and marker tagging programme has been initiated under the Whale Shark Conservation programme. So f...01 Sep, 2015, 06.04 PM IST
- Female whale shark satellite-tagged in GujaratIn a step towards learning more about the world's biggest fish, the whale shark, a female of the species was today successfully satellite-t...30 Dec, 2013, 06.44 PM IST
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