The Eyes of Whales
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Killer whale spyhopping in the Strait of Georgia
Val Watson, Vancouver Island, BC
There are about 80 species of Cetaceans world-wide (whales, dolphins, & porpoises) and the sense of sight varies with some species having better eyesight than others. To navigate underwater, many Cetaceans use their sense of hearing in combination with their sense of sight to determine where they are. Orca have good eyesight and when they lift their head out of the water referred to as “spyhopping”, they can see their environment above water. Sometimes, the whales are looking at us as much as we are looking at them. Many other species spyhop, including Grey whales and Humpback whales.
With the Thanksgiving Holiday during the past week, this is an opportune time to Thank those of you who have contributed sightings, videos, and images to share your whale watching experiences with others. Thank You to those who have contributed and supported the Wild Ocean Whale Society in various ways. Above all, we can be Thankful for this wonderful part of the world that we live in and for wonderful living things around us that add joy to our lives! Nature is Great and Whales make it even better!
Boaters, please use caution on the water. Federal laws require boats to remain at least 400-m away when viewing Southern Resident Orca and for other Cetaceans, laws require boats to remain at least 100-m from the whales/dolphins. If you come across some Orca and you are uncertain if they are Southern Resident Orca, it is best to still maintain your distance of 400-m. Remember N.E.W.S. when you see a whale, meaning put your boat in NEUTRAL, ENJOY the view, WAIT till the whales are at a fair distance, and then SLOWLY leave the scene.
We acknowledge that our sightings map and archive map are not fully functional at this time, and we are working to resolve the issue.
WOWs works throught the year, so please continue to keep your eyes open, and report your sightings to us.
Ivan Ng, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2019-044
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Wed Sep 25 2019
08:30 • Biggs Orca milling, near Connis Point, Deer Passage. Quite a few of them. ▫ Second Hand
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:06 • Biggs Orca heading south mid channel passing Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait. 1 big fin and 3 small fine observed.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:54 • 4 Biggs Orca ◦T123s◦ heading south just south of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:35 • Biggs Orca northeast side of Mitlenatch Island. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:32 • Biggs Orca 2 nautical miles south of Mitlenatch Island. Heading towards the Pinnacles.
Stuart Clark, Eagle Eye Adventures
19:15 • Biggs Orca ◦T010s◦ bucking tide, by Maud Island in Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
Fri Sep 27 2019
07:30 • Biggs Orca heading south off Tyee Spit, Campbell River, Discovery Passage. ▫ Second Hand
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:40 • Biggs Orca off April Point, Discovery Passage. Possibly southbound. One big fin and a few small fins.
10:19 • Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading south roughly 400 metres off shore almost at Quathiaski Cove, Discovery Passage.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sat Sep 28 2019
11:17 • Biggs Orca at the west end of Hole in the Wall.
Radio, overheard or call out
13:14 • 10 Biggs Orca heading south off Octopus Islands, Okisollo Channel.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
14:55 • Biggs Orca heading south off Dunsterville Islet, Hoskyn Channel.
15:40 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading north by the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel. Orca nicknamed Tumbo (T002C2) is not with the pod.
Radio, overheard or call out
15:45 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s,T101s◦ milling, off Bold Point, Hoskyn Channel.
16:02 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading north off Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel. Orca nickname Tumbo (T002C2) is not with the pod.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:10 • Biggs Orca heading north just south of the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:59 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s,T101s◦ milling, between Conville Point and Hjorth Bay, Hoskyn Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
17:04 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ close to shore going into Village Bay, Quadra Island, Hoskyn Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:53 • Biggs Orca spread out, heading north between Wilby Shoals and Willow Point, Georgia Strait. A fair number.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
18:12 • Biggs Orca between Cape Mudge and Campbell River, Georgia Strait. Many Orca in 3 seperate groups.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
18:15 • 4 Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading south off Purcell Point, Bute Inlet. Four small fins.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Sun Sep 29 2019
10:45 • Biggs Orca at King Islets, Hoskyn Channel.
David Gauci, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:27 • Biggs Orca ◦T123s◦ heading north-west off Wesley Island, Okisollo Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
Mon Sep 30 2019
–:– • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs,T090s,T101s◦ heading west, Broughton Strait. Viewed in the morning. ▫ Second Hand
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
07:47 • est. 6-8 Biggs Orca circling, by Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
About six to eight Bigg’s by the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 – 2 items
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
About six to eight Bigg’s by the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 – 2 items
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
07:53 • Biggs Orca heading north along the reef towards Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait. At 8:03, Orca are 200 or so meters off the Quadra shore moving quickly past the Cape Mudge lighthouse and into Discovery Passage. ▫ Observed from Shore
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
08:30 • Biggs Orca heading north 1 km off the shore of Tyee Spit, Discovery Passage.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
08:46 • Biggs Orca hunting, out in front of Painters Lodge, Campbell River, Discovery Passage.
Andre Poulin, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
08:58 • 2 Biggs Orca heading north at Copper Bluffs, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Peter Murray, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:15 • Biggs Orca ◦T060s◦ passed Chatham Point heading towards Johnstone Strait, Discovery Passage.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
13:45 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ moving slowly, heading west mid channel abeam Walkem Islands, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s, T30s, travelling past Browns Bay in Seymour Narrows
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 – 3 items
Melissa, guest of Discovery West Adventures
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s, T30s, travelling past Browns Bay in Seymour Narrows
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 – 3 items
Melissa, guest of Discovery West Adventures
NORTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Sat Sep 28 2019
12:18 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading east off Blinkhorn Peninsula east of Telegraph Cove, Johnstone Strait.
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Unidentified Killer Whales
Killer Whales off of Powell River
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 – 8 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Unidentified Killer Whales
Killer Whales off of Powell River
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 – 8 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
HUMPBACK WHALES
Mon Sep 23 2019
–:– • 1 Humpback Whales off Hurtado Point south of Lund, Malaspina Strait. The water splashing around the whale might lead one to think that the whale has white patches, but the whale’s body appeared to be completely dark, to us. The whale’s tail, however, is clearly white underneath.
Shirley MacKenzie
Humpback Whales
About four Humpbacks taking long dives off of Galiano Island
Mon, 23 Sep 2019 – 1 items
Shirley MacKenzie
Humpback Whales
About four Humpbacks taking long dives off of Galiano Island
Mon, 23 Sep 2019 – 1 items
Shirley MacKenzie
Wed Sep 25 2019
07:30 • 1 Humpback Whales bottom of Hernando Island, Georgia Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
08:49 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south, Discovery Passage.
10:00 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north just south of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
10:50 • est. 4 Humpback Whales taking long dives, heading east just east of Galiano Island, Georgia Strait. Swimming fast together, blowing stream of air out of spout as they moved. ▫ From Ferry
MS, Surrey, BC
12:00 • 2 Humpback Whales, Sutil Channel.
12:30 • 1 Humpback Whales milling, west of Hill Island, Sutil Channel. Located 2 cables or 2 tenths of a nautical mile west of the island.
John Lewis, Discovery Marine Safaris
15:00 • 1 Humpback Whales south of Hill Island.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
16:00 • Humpback Whales, Lewis Channel. Near the top of the channel.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
Thu Sep 26 2019
08:00 • 3 Humpback Whales off Elizabeth Island, Pryce Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Humpback Whales
Three Humpback off Elizabeth Island
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 – 2 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Humpback Whales
Three Humpback off Elizabeth Island
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 – 2 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
08:00 • 3 Humpback Whales below Double Island, Pryce Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks below Double Island
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 – 2 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks below Double Island
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 – 2 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
08:55 • est. 6 Humpback Whales near Elizabeth Island, Pryce Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
09:28 • 1 Humpback Whales right out front of the Saltery Bay Ferry Terminal east of Powell River, Jervis Inlet.
Heather Armstrong, Powell River, BC
10:30 • 3 Humpback Whales at Johnstone Bluff, Calm Channel. Entering Bute Inlet.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:00 • 1 Humpback Whales near Copper Cliffs heading towards Race Point, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
Fri Sep 27 2019
08:20 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north close to shore off Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:28 • 2 Humpback Whales maybe half a mile west of Marina Reef, Sutil Channel. At 8:38am, they had moved further west than previously.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
09:46 • Humpback Whales heading from Willow Point toward and closer to the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
09:51 • est. 2+ Humpback Whales at Double Island, Pryce Channel. Active. Information from Kurt. ▫ Second Hand
11:45 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south close to shore between Marina Island and Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:30 • Humpback Whales between Copper Bluffs and Steep Island, Discovery Passage.
13:15 • Humpback Whales off Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. Active.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
15:46 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ doing circles, off the bottom of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Nick plus one. Sea conditions – three feet.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:15 • 2 Humpback Whales going into Toba Inlet.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Sat Sep 28 2019
07:53 • Humpback Whales breaching, off Hardinge Island, Nodales Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
08:31 • 1 Humpback Whales at Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:45 • 1 Humpback Whales taking long dives, heading north between Trail Islands and Davis Bay, Georgia Strait. Swimming back-and-forth, south to north and then return; long dives. ▫ Observed from Shore
LR, Sechelt, BC
08:58 • Humpback Whales heading north in front of Painters Lodge, Campbell River mid Discovery Passage.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
09:02 • 1 Humpback Whales on the east edge of Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:23 • 2 Humpback Whales 800-m south of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
David Gauci, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:26 • 3 Humpback Whales foraging, on the south side of Weynton Island, Broughton Strait.
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:21 • 3 Humpback Whales off the Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
16:21 • 4 Humpback Whales between Cape Mudge Village and Wilby Shoals, Discovery Passage.
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
Sun Sep 29 2019
07:28 • 2 Humpback Whales heading west, south of Plunger Passage headed for Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
07:35 • 2 Humpback Whales close to Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
09:00 • 2 Humpback Whales near Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
09:00 • 2 Humpback Whales near Francisco Point on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
09:30 • 2 Humpback Whales at Elizabeth Island, Pryce Channel. ▫ Second Hand
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:30 • 4 Humpback Whales at Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
David Gauci, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:06 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south, south of Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
13:30 • 3 Humpback Whales off Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:34 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north off the south-east side of Stuart Island, Bute Inlet.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:00 • 5 Humpback Whales between Marina Island shack and Francisco Point, Sutil Channel. In two groups.
15:00 • 3 Humpback Whales south of Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait. Seeing their blows in the distance. Calm water conditions, currently less than a half foot in Sutil.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
15:24 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north-east near Ball Point on Hardy Island, Jervis Inlet.
Hans Lammers, Blind Channel Resort
Mon Sep 30 2019
07:47 • Humpback Whales east side of Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off of the east side of Wilby Shoals
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 – 2 items
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off of the east side of Wilby Shoals
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 – 2 items
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
09:18 • 2 Humpback Whales heading for Subtle Islands abeam Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:00 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south by Atrevida Reef north of Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Kim Lisberg, Lund, BC
12:19 • 2 Humpback Whales near Comox Bar, Baynes Sound. Observed from Cape Lazo.
12:19 • 3 Humpback Whales near Lasqueti Island, Sabine Channel. Observed from Cape Lazo. Way down the strait towards Lasquiti Island.
12:27 • Humpback Whales in between Cape Lazo and Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:34 • Humpback Whales heading east north side of Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Heather Armstrong, Powell River, BC
13:43 • 1 Humpback Whales between Harwood Island and Powell River Mill (Pulp & Paper), Malaspina Strait. Two thirds of the way across from the mill.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback between Harwood Island and the Powell River Mill
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 – 8 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback between Harwood Island and the Powell River Mill
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 – 8 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
14:13 • 2 Humpback Whales a mile south of Read Point, Sutil Channel.
14:13 • 2 Humpback Whales sleepy, about 0.75-miles south of Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:00 • est. 2 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading south, south of and between Powell River Ferry Terminal and Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. One larger, one smaller humpback surfacing and diving, maybe 5 minute intervals, south of ferry terminal. Viewed from the walking path south of the parking lot — about 2/3s south of parking lot till they were out of sight still heading south between mainland and Texada. ▫ Observed from Shore
DF, Powell River, BC
15:22 • 1 Humpback Whales rolling around, off Willingdon Beach, Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
15:25 • Humpback Whales at Willingdon Beach, Powell River.
Kelly Gallagher, Powell River, BC
15:29 • est. 6 Humpback Whales by Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
15:36 • 6 Humpback Whales between Viner Point and Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel. Whales observed in 3 groups of 2.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:43 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south just past Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
16:33 • Humpback Whales near Church Point, West Redonda Island, Waddington Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
17:56 • 2 Humpback Whales off Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
17:56 • 2 Humpback Whales close to Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
18:00 • 2 Humpback Whales by Subtle Islands.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Tue Oct 01 2019
07:00 • 3 Humpback Whales off Marina Reef angling to Francisco Point, Sutil Channel. ▫ Second Hand
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
07:55 • est. 4 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ about half mile SE of Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:15 • Humpback Whales heading north across from the ferry to Quathiaski Cove Ferry Terminal, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Lyndell Weldon, Campbell River
08:38 • Humpback Whales on the east side of Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait. Many whales.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
08:49 • Humpback Whales heading north between North Rendezvous Island and Toba Mountain mid Calm Channel.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:50 • Humpback Whales resting, north side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
10:39 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north from Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
10:40 • Humpback Whales off Vivian Island, Georgia Strait.
11:20 • Humpback Whales off Nelson Island, Malaspina Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
13:58 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick,BCZ0004 Stripe◦ resting, 1.5 NM off Francisco Point and in line with the Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:00 • 2 Humpback Whales in Lang Bay right inside Mullen Point, Malaspina Strait. Small Humpback in bay and larger Humpback in deeper water.
Michael Stewart, Powell River, BC
18:50 • Humpback Whales south of Cape Lazo towards Ajax Bank, Georgia Strait. Multiple blows seen. ▫ Observed from Shore
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
19:00 • 2 Humpback Whales to the NW of Blubber Bay, Texada Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Second Hand; From Ferry
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks milling about near Porlier Pass
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 – 10 items
Val Watson, Vancouver Island, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks milling about near Porlier Pass
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 – 10 items
Val Watson, Vancouver Island, BC
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Thu Sep 26 2019
08:15 • est. 200 PWS Dolphins heading south passing Campbell River, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
Sat Sep 28 2019
08:00 • PWS Dolphins off Hardinge Island, Nodales Channel. Many dolphins.
09:05 • PWS Dolphins in front of the log sort off Hardwicke Island, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
10:30 • est. 50 PWS Dolphins in Frederick Arm.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sun Sep 29 2019
08:49 • PWS Dolphins at April Point, Discovery Passage.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
09:05 • PWS Dolphins off Seymour Island, Sunderland Channel. Super active.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Tue Oct 01 2019
07:20 • PWS Dolphins moving quickly entering Phillips Arm. Huge group.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
DALLS PORPOISE
Wed Sep 25 2019
17:15 • est. 6-10 Dalls Porpoise frolicking, heading north-west, Burrard Inlet. Seen mid channel from Stanley Park Tea House lookout point. ▫ Observed from Shore
Chris A, Vancouver, BC
Fri Sep 27 2019
18:43 • est. 12 Dalls Porpoise playing, just north of Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sat Sep 28 2019
10:30 • est. 15 Dalls Porpoise in Frederick Arm.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
Mon Sep 30 2019
11:08 • Dalls Porpoise near Erasmus Island, Cordero Channel. Playing all morning.
11:08 • Dalls Porpoise near Channe Island, Cordero Channel. Playing all morning.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
Tue Oct 01 2019
09:03 • Dalls Porpoise in and around Frederick Arm. Many of them.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
18:18 • est. 20 Dalls Porpoise, Kanish Bay.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
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REGIONAL
CTV News
They moved into the community three weeks ago and already a family of humpback whales have become some of Port Alice’s favourite residents….
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INTERNATIONAL
BBC News
Until now it has only been possible to weigh whales once they have washed up dead on beaches. Now scientists have solved the conundrum, with the help of aerial photographs taken by drones.
Their model accurately calculated the body volume and mass of wild southern right whales. Already being used to assess the survival of calves, it has many potential uses in conservation….
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ScienceNews
Like stripping down to swim, the ancestors of whales and dolphins may have shed some genes during their transition from being landlubbers to aquatic dwellers. Ancestors of orcas, bottlenosed dolphins and other cetaceans lost function of at least 85 genes as the animals adapted to live full time in water, researchers report September 25 in Science Advances.
Scientists compared DNA of whales and dolphins with that of other mammals to find 236 genes missing from cetaceans. Of those missing genes, 85 are still present in hippopotamuses, cetaceans’ closest relatives, suggesting that the genes were lost during the land-to-water transition about 50 million years ago….
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