Ocean Diagnostics’ eDNA Depth Sampler Improves Marine Mammal Monitoring The University of Washington and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration collected biodiversity data with Ocean Diagnostics' eDNA depth sampler.

Our automated #eDNA depth sampler is enabling researchers to monitor whales and dolphins in the eastern Pacific Northwest. 🐋

Check it out! oceandiagnostics.com/ocean-diagno...

#oceanscience #marinemammals #eDNA #biodiversity #cetaceans

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! In collaboration with our Social Media Volunteers, we designed a series of 13 informational graphics on the subject of Dolphins! Dolphins are a group of cetaceans belonging to the families Delphinidae, Platanistidae, Iniidae, Pontoporiidae, & Lipotidae families. Dolphins are known for their intelligence, playfulness, agility, & streamlined physiques. The second graphic discusses how dolphins communicate, including their usage of echolocation. “Dolphins are some of the most vocal animals in the ocean. They communicate using a mix of whistles, clicks, squeaks, and body movements. Each sound has a purpose. Whistles are often used to stay in contact with other dolphins, while clicks are used for echolocation, helping them find food and navigate dark or murky water. Echolocation works like a natural sonar system. A dolphin sends out a series of clicks, and when the sound waves bounce off an object, the returning echoes tell the dolphin what the object is, how far away it is, and even what shape it has. This ability allows dolphins to “see” with sound, which is especially helpful in deep or cloudy water where light doesn’t travel well. Dolphins also use body language to communicate. They may slap their tails on the surface to signal danger, leap out of the water to show excitement, or rub against each other to strengthen social bonds. These physical signals help dolphins share information quickly within their pod.”

#dolphins #cetaceans #ocean #sea #sciencecommunication #marinescience #oceanscience #sealife #oceanlife #marinelife #marinebiology #scienceducation #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #sciencenonprofit #informationalgraphic #fyp

Digital illustration of two orcas. They are swimming straight up towards the surface, back to back. The orca on the left is an adult male. The orca on the right is the same orca as the one on the left, but as a calf.

"thank you for surviving so i could live"

#orca #art #OCart #animalart #cetaceans

New study reveals New York Bight is a key spring habitat for endangered sei whales https://www.whoi.edu/press-room/news-release/sei-whale/ 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Whales #Science

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! In collaboration with our Social Media Volunteers, we designed a series of 13 informational graphics on the subject of Dolphins! Dolphins are a group of cetaceans belonging to the families Delphinidae, Platanistidae, Iniidae, Pontoporiidae, & Lipotidae families. Dolphins are known for their intelligence, playfulness, agility, & streamlined physiques. The first graphic in this series discusses the anatomy of a dolphin, including their ability to use echolocation. “Dolphins may look like fish, but their bodies are built very differently. Inside, they have lungs instead of gills, which means they must swim to the surface to breathe air through their blowhole. Their bodies are streamlined, with smooth skin and a layer of blubber that helps them stay warm in the ocean. This shape allows them to glide through the water with very little resistance. One of the most important structures inside a dolphin is the melon, a rounded organ in the forehead. The melon helps focus sound waves for echolocation, which dolphins use to “see” underwater. They also have strong muscles along their spine and tail that power their flukes, giving them the speed and agility they’re known for. Dolphins have a simple stomach for storing food and a second chamber for breaking it down. Their teeth are shaped like small cones, perfect for grabbing slippery fish and squid. Instead of chewing, dolphins swallow their food whole. Their internal organs are arranged to help them stay balanced and stable as they swim.”

#dolphins #cetaceans #ocean #sea #sciencecommunication #marinescience #oceanscience #sealife #oceanlife #marinelife #marinebiology #scienceducation #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #sciencenonprofit #fyp

Trump administration sued over removing endangered species protections in the Gulf The lawsuit claims the federal government disregarded requirements to allow public hearings and let the public comment on the ruling.

Trump administration sued over removing endangered species protections in the Gulf www.wusf.org/environment/2026-04-03/t... 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Whales #Science #FuckTrump

🐋 At the #ECS conference (20-24 April, Dundee) #SimonGoodman, #ElenaValsecchi and me will host a full day workshop on #eDNA & #cetaceans!

You can register until April 10 here: www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference-w...

See you in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿!

Backshall says orca sighting off Cornwall 'greatest British wildlife encounter' Presenter Steve Backshall says seeing John Coe and Aquarius was one of his best wildlife encounters.

Backshall says orca sighting off Cornwall 'greatest British wildlife encounter' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33l5dngm45o 🐬 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Dolphins #Whales #Science #Orcas

Frontiers | Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) whistles and clicks across foraging contexts Common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) rely on whistles for group cohesion and coordination and on echolocation for prey detection and capture. In T...

⟦McGhee, Sidorovskaia, & Orbach⟧ Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) whistles and clicks across foraging contexts www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/... 🐬 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Dolphins #Science

Rescuers share sad update on humpback whale stranded in Baltic Sea The humpback whale’s story has captivated residents and local media outlets

Rescuers share sad update on humpback whale stranded in Baltic Sea www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/german... 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Whales #Science

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⟦Mantor et al.⟧ Blubber under stress: ex vivo cortisol exposure induces an anti-inflammatory state in precision-cut adipose tissue slices from humpback whales www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/... 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife […]

Reproduction in long-lived mammals requires careful allocation of energetic resources. This study linked endocrine profiles 📈 with body condition in southern right whales 🐳 , providing useful insights into material investment strategies.

#Endocrinology #Cetaceans

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Portable unit can quickly detect deadly whale and dolphin diseases Novel marine mammal health surveillance can now detect deadly diseases in whales and dolphins in oceans, beaches and remote locations, thanks to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. The portable unit delivers results in about an hour, leading to faster decision-making during mass stranding events. The study is published in Transboundary and Emerging Diseases.

Portable unit can quickly detect deadly whale and dolphin diseases phys.org/news/2026-03-portable-qu... 🐬 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Dolphins #Whales #Science

Urge Iceland to Ban Whale Hunting Join Species Unite in urging Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir and Iceland’s new government to take decisive action and ban whaling once and for all.

PETITION / Urge Iceland to Ban Whale Hunting!
#Iceland #StopBarbarity #AnimalRights #cetaceans #ProtectWildlife #justice #BanWhaleHunting
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22 North Atlantic right whale calves born in the 2025-2026 calving season — Species Unite Hope re-emerges for the critically endangered species.

22 North Atlantic right whale calves born in the 2025-2026 calving season.
Hope re-emerges for the critically endangered species.
#AnimalRights #cetaceans #ProtectWildlife #justice
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Wow. This is amazing, in part because it makes sense. 64 second video well worth watching to be stunned by how beautiful this is. #whales #cetaceans #wildlife #motherhood

#MarchofTheMammals Killer Whales/Orcas (Orcinus Orca) & calves belong in the wild free oceans, not in captivity of theme parks🫍

#SciArt #MammalMarch #AnimalMarch #Orca #KillerWhale #SaveTheWhales #Cetaceans #BlackFish #Mammals #Animals #OrcaArt #ArtYear #ArtShare #BskyArt #Art

Researchers thrilled after capturing rare images of massive pod of white dolphins Researchers witnessed an extremely rare sighting in the South China Sea off the coast of the Hainan Province, Travel and Tour World reported. On Feb. 2, crew from the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering spotted a pod of Chinese white dolphins consisting of 30 to 50 individuals. > View this post on Instagram > > A post shared by hustlebustle_cn (@hustlebustle_china) According to People's Daily Online, these dolphins don't typically travel in groups larger than 10, making the event all the more remarkable. Typically found in the shallow, coastal waters of China, this dolphin is highly endangered and classified as a first-class national protected species due to fishing-related activities, habitat loss, and pollution caused by industrialization. Also known as the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin, the Chinese white dolphin is a major indicator of environmental health since they are especially sensitive to environmental changes. Indicator species, such as the Chinese white dolphin, signal the health of the entire ecosystem, including the fish populations and coral reefs that support them. The discovery of such a big pod suggests conservation efforts to protect the Chinese white dolphin's habitat are not only working and having a positive impact, but are necessary to safeguard this endangered species and all the other species in their food web. It's also cause for celebration for Hainan. The island relies on its appeal as an ecotourism hotspot, which comes from its diverse and unique marine ecosystem. Over the years, the region has taken steps to protect the dolphin species and its environment from human impact through the enforcement of fishing regulations and establishing protected areas. Additionally, there is a focus on sustainable practices and conservation education for the public. Ecotourism is one of the fastest growing industries, focusing on preserving natural environments while providing economic benefits to local communities. It puts an emphasis on the importance of a low-impact lifestyle and sustainability that will help preserve biodiversity and ecosystems for future generations. Research and monitoring using tools such as trail cameras has been vital to conservationists and ecologists for keeping a pulse on populations and capturing rare footage. For example, Namdapha National Park cameras in India caught a rare glimpse of the endangered white-eared night heron. For the first time ever, a black panther was also spotted by a camera trap within the forest of Assam's Manas National Park. ## TCD Picks » Quince Spotlight 💡These best-sellers from Quince deliver affordable, sustainable luxury for all ### This popular cashmere sweater just got an upgrade Starting at $50 ### Sleep serenely on these luxury sheets at 50% off retail Starting at $99 ### You'll love the pockets on this European linen dress Starting at $60 ### This cotton blazer's price is even smarter than its look Starting at $80 Which of these savings plans for rooftop solar panels would be most appealing for you? Save $1,000 this year 💸 Save less this year but $20k in 10 years 💰 Save less in 10 years but $80k in 20 years 🤑 Couldn't pay me to go solar 😒 Click your choice to see results and earn rewards to spend on home upgrades. Get TCD's free newsletters for easy tips to save more, waste less, and make smarter choices — and earn up to $5,000 toward clean upgrades in TCD's exclusive Rewards Club. * share * __ Facebook * __ Twitter * __ Link Copied! ## Cool Picks #### Startup turns grocery shopping into an adventure with 70% discounts: 'A fun experience akin to a treasure hunt' #### This innovative company will install solar panels on your roof with no upfront costs — here's how its business model works #### Revolutionary service helps households make money-saving HVAC upgrades: 'Can save you around 30-50%'

Researchers thrilled after capturing rare images of massive pod of white dolphins www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/chinese-white-d... 🐬 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Dolphins #Science

‼️ URGENT ‼️ Save Rice’s Whale from Secretary Burgum’s God Squad 🐋 The Gulf Rice’s whale is special to America. While most great whales migrate long distances, Gulf Rice’s whales spend their entire life in the ocean waters between Texas and Florida. That’s why we aff...

SIGN #USA! I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: ‼️ URGENT ‼️ Save Rice’s Whale from Secretary Burgum’s God Squad 🐋. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/urge...
#AnimalRights #cetaceans #justice

Humpback whale stranded again off German coast - just days after rescue The whale is reported to have become stuck again in Wismar Bay, north Germany, on Saturday, to the east of where it became stranded earlier this week.

Humpback whale stranded again off German coast - just days after rescue news.sky.com/story/humpback-whale-str... 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Whales #Science

I'm no expert, but is this a Minke in the Humber? #cetaceans

Critically Endangered Right Whales Are in Danger — Speak Out! Please join Species Unite in calling on the Trump administration to do the right thing: maintain all existing vessel speed limits, require independent scientific review before implementing any changes...

PETITION / Critically Endangered Right Whales Are in Danger — Speak Out!
#USA #AnimalRights #cetaceans #ProtectWildlife #justice
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Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Will Weigh Gulf Oil Drilling Against the Survival of Endangered Whales and Turtles The Trump administration is turning to the nuclear option on endangered-species protections in the name of national security. A rarely tapped panel nicknamed the “God Squad” will meet Tuesday to discuss whether overriding Endangered Species Act regulations for all federally regulated fossil fuel operations in the Gulf of Mexico is more important than preventing the […]

Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Will Weigh Gulf Oil Drilling Against the Survival of Endangered Whales and Turtles insideclimatenews.org/news/27032026/trump-god-... 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Whales #Science #FossilFuels #FuckTrump

WATCH: Led by Mothers: The Matriarchs of Killer Whale Families

Did you know #orcas are one of the few species to go through menopause? Post-reproductive matriarchs like Granny are the "libraries" of their pods, keeping their families alive through ecological knowledge.
#AnimalRights #cetaceans bit.ly/4uTxzGJ

This is false; there are a few other species that share this anatomy.

The reason for "move their heads freely" is that #beluga - unlike most #cetaceans - have unfused cervical vertebra. That's also true of the closely related #narwhals, and for the Inia #riverdolphins.

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⟦De Leo et al.⟧ High resolution seafloor photogrammetry indicates long-term persistence of a sulphophilic community on a whale fall in the NE Pacific www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/... 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife […]

Antarctic whales’ remarkable comeback is threatened by krill fishing Huge industrial trawlers are competing for krill – the main food source for whales – in the Southern Ocean, removing vital nutrients from the ecosystem

Antarctic whales’ remarkable comeback is threatened by krill fishing www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/26/... 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Whales #Science #Overfishing

Whale swims for freedom after big German rescue effort on Baltic coast Rescue teams now believe the whale has reached deeper water in Lübeck Bay and hope it will head for the wider sea.

Whale swims for freedom after big German rescue effort on Baltic coast https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9vlmxwk2jmo 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Whales #Science

Rare sperm whale birth and coordinated caregiving revealed by drone footage and underwater audio Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) has published two scientific studies presenting the most comprehensive documentation of a sperm whale birth ever recorded and the first quantitative evidence of cooperative birth assistance among non-primates. Published in Science and Scientific Reports, the studies analyze over six hours of underwater audio and aerial drone footage captured on July 8, 2023, in the waters off Dominica where researchers have been studying the lives of sperm whale families for over two decades.

Rare sperm whale birth and coordinated caregiving revealed by drone footage and underwater audio phys.org/news/2026-03-rare-sperm-... 🐋 #Cetaceans #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Whales #Science

Scientists Filmed a Whale Birth. The Surprise: Mom Had Many Helpers.

Wonderful research from @projectceti.bsky.social
showing other sperm whales, including non-kin, attending the birthing process of a female. #whales #cetaceans #childbirth #assistedbirth #anthropology #biology #animalcognition