humpback whales
Tom Norris, Marine Mammal Acoustician, Dies at 55
Amanda Heidt | Sep 18, 2020 | 3 min read
Norris, who founded the research firm Bio-Waves, furthered the study of marine mammals using passive acoustic monitoring technology he designed himself.
Watcher of Whales: A Profile of Roger Payne
Diana Kwon | Nov 1, 2019 | 9 min read
A love of music and science led the marine biologist to discover that whales sing songs, a discovery that he’s since used to convince the world the animals are worth saving.
Image of the Day: Change of Tune
Sukanya Charuchandra | Oct 1, 2018 | 1 min read
Southeast Alaska’s humpback whales haven’t changed their calls for close to four decades.
Bowhead Whales Impress Researchers With Their Song Diversity
Catherine Offord | Apr 4, 2018 | 2 min read
A group of around 300 whales produced 184 distinct songs over just a few years, according to a new study.
Image of the Day: Whale Vision
The Scientist | Jul 20, 2017 | 1 min read
Video footage from the back of a humpback whale offers a glimpse into these giants’ lives, including how fast they swim and how they catch their food.
Image of the Day: City Slickers
The Scientist | Jun 13, 2017 | 1 min read
In recent years, New Yorkers have noted a drastic increase in the number of whale sightings within the city’s waterways.
Behavior Brief
Ben Andrew Henry | Sep 23, 2016 | 5 min read
A round-up of recent discoveries in behavior research
Study: Ship Noise Disturbs Humpback Whales’ Meals
Alison F. Takemura | Aug 11, 2016 | 1 min read
Researchers report the first evidence that nearby vessels may impair the cetaceans’ foraging abilities.