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Missed #WorldWhaleDay yesterday so apologies for late posting. Humpback Whales photographed out on the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, located about 6 miles east of Boston and between Cape Ann and Cape Cod. #WhaleWeek @whaletalesorg.bsky.social
Took one of the Whale Watching trips out from Boston a few years ago. Well worth taking this trip. Lots of Humpback and some Fin Whale activity seen.
We do see Humpbacks around the coast of Scotland and some come up the Firth of Forth from the North Sea. Entanglements with fishing gear are frequent though.
Beautiful sight to see so many of these whales in one area.
Missed #WorldWhaleDay yesterday so apologies for late posting. Humpback Whales photographed out on the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, located about 6 miles east of Boston and between Cape Ann and Cape Cod. #WhaleWeek #Whales #Nature #Photography #Nikon
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An infographic titled "5 WAYS YOU CAN HELP WHALES" from NOAA Fisheries. The text states that the main threats to large whales—entanglements and vessel strikes—are caused by humans. It lists five ways to help, each with a corresponding icon: SEE A SPOUT, WATCH OUT: If you see a whale while boating, slow down and steer clear of them. The icon shows a whale spouting mist. GIVE WHALES SPACE: View whales from a respectful distance. Stay at least 100 yards away, unless more restrictive rules apply. The icon shows an adult whale and a calf. REPORT WHALES IN DISTRESS: If you see a dead, stranded, or injured whale, contact your local marine mammal stranding network for help. The icon shows a whale's tail tangled in rope. WHALE WATCH RESPONSIBLY: Take a whale watching tour with companies that follow best practices or watch whales from shore with binoculars. The icon shows a pair of binoculars. REPORT ENDANGERED WHALE SIGHTINGS: Call the NOAA hotlines if you see a right whale or Rice's whale. The icon shows a phone displaying a whale image. The top right corner of the image also shows a whale's tail fluke above the water. The NOAA logo is at the bottom left.
Today is World Whale Day. ✨🐳 ✨
The main threats to large whales are entanglements and vessel strikes. Luckily, you can help! From boating safely to reporting whales in distress, learn what actions you can take this #WorldWhaleDay to help these marine mammals.
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An aerial view shows a large blue whale near the ocean surface, with a prominent plume of mist or water vapor rising from its blowhole. White splashes and waves are visible around the whale as it moves through the dark water.
Larger than all known dinosaurs, blue whales can grow to about 110 feet long—that’s longer than a basketball court! 🤯 The heart of a blue whale weighs about 400 lbs and its heartbeat can be heard 2 miles away! More about the big-hearted blue whale: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
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An infographic from NOAA Fisheries states, "Did You Know? The heart of a blue whale weighs about 400 pounds—the same as a piano." The image depicts a blue whale, labeled "Blue Whale • Balaenoptera musculus," with an illustration of a large red whale heart labeled "Blue Whale Heart," next to an equals sign and a brown upright piano. The NOAA Fisheries logo is in the bottom left corner.
Roses are red, violets are blue…
…You didn’t know blue whale hearts weigh as much as a piano, did you?
Blue whales are the largest animals to ever live on our planet, and that also means they have the biggest hearts. 💙💙💙
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The scientists saw more than 3,000 animals, including 332 bowhead whales, 2,377 beluga whales and 500 other marine mammals.
Learn more about why the information we collect on these surveys is so important:
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A person wearing an orange cap peeks out of a bubble window on the side of a small plane, which is flying over the ocean.
An aerial view of two bowhead whales and three white beluga whales swimming in the ocean surrounded by ice.
Last summer, scientists from @noaa.gov and Alaska North Slope Borough surveyed bowhead and beluga whales in the Beaufort Sea and Amundson Gulf. Together the three teams flew more than 30,000 miles—that’s more than one time around the Earth!
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Learn more about high-tech ways to access endangered whale health: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
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To help us learn about whale health, we’re using drones to collect their snot 🤧
And snot tells us a lot! It can show researchers if whales are stressed, whether they are getting enough to eat, and even when they are pregnant.
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To track the movements of whales, scientists and emergency responders use electronic tags. These tags rely on the same technology—telemetry—that lets people navigate with GPS or find a lost smartphone. See how tagging supports key whale research:
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
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Largest animal to have ever lived #whaleweek
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A graphic with small clouds with “CO2” in them, and a graphic of a whale on the left and a tree on the right. Text reads: What do whales and live oak trees have in common? Carbon Capture. Did you know whales capture more carbon over their lifespan than one of the most efficient carbon-capturing tree species? One whale can capture an average of 33 tons of carbon dioxide over its lifespan. A live oak tree captures roughly 12 tons of carbon dioxide over a maximum 500-year lifespan.
What do whales and trees have in common? Like trees in a rainforest, whales capture and store atmospheric carbon—directly in their large bodies—throughout their long lives. In fact, whales are even more efficient at capturing carbon than trees are!
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Happy #whaleweek
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Quick, brush up on your whale facts. There will be a quiz: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...
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An illustrated banner for "WHALE WEEK" showing four different types of whales underwater. Depicted clockwise from the top left are: a black and white Long-Finned Pilot Whale, a white Beluga Whale, a large black North Atlantic Right Whale, and a dark gray Sperm Whale.
It’s #WhaleWeek! We’re celebrating these majestic marine mammals, which are among the largest and oldest animals on Earth. Found in every ocean, they range in size from the small dwarf sperm whale to the massive blue whale—the largest animal on the planet. 🤯 🌎
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🐋 North Atlantic Right Whales are coming home, and #WhaleWeek is here! Dec 1-6, Savannah & Tybee Island celebrate with free film screenings, art shows, trivia & more.
Protecting marine life honors our coastal communities: tybeemarinescience.org/whale-week #FaithInAction
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Next week is #WhaleWeek! 🐋 Join us and our partners, including @oceana.bsky.social, for a special, FREE screening of “Saving the Right Whale” on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Unity Savannah (2320 Sunset Blvd, Savannah, GA 31404). Hope to see you there!
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