The high intensity of maritime traffic that approaches the Turkish waters of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea becomes a threat to many of the deep-diving cetacean species, such as Sperm whales or Beaked whales, that...
Killer whales (Orcinus orca) are among the most highly polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)–contaminated mammals in the world, raising concern about the health consequences of current PCB exposures. PCB-mediated effects on reproduction and immune function threaten...
Bioluminescent fish are the missing link for a widespread marine parasite, certain types of which infect humans and cause severe symptomshttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/09/sperm-whales-lanternfish-parasites-bioluminescent-fish-news/.
In the lat months, a large number of interactions have been recorded between the subpopulation of killer whales (Orcinus orca) that inhabits the waters of the Iberian Peninsula, declared “Critically Endangered” by the IUCN...
A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) dies on May 26 on the seaside of Tavernes de Valldigna, Valencia, a week after being released in Mallorca from some fishing nets that covered it. https://www.antena3.com/noticias/deportes/buzos-liberan-mallorca-ballena-atrapada-redes-pesca-golpe-aleta-podia-ser-fatal_20220524628cc971cd15240001065196.html https://elpais.com/espana/community -valenciana/2022-05-27/a-25-tonne-whale-dies-off-the-coast-of-valencia-days-after-being-sighted-in-mallorca.html
Injuries caused by boat collisions endanger a large number of Fin Whales (Balaenoptera physalus) as they pass through the Catalan coast during their migratory route. Reference: Tort B., Prieto R., O’Callaghan S., Dominguez P.,...
Several populations of odontocete cetaceans, including at least 19 species, have modified their behavior and adapted to foraging in association with trawlers. You can access the article here
On the occasion of ACCOBAMS 25th Anniversary, we are thrilled to announce the release of ACCOBAMS New book on the Conservation status of Cetaceans! You can access the book here
A sick whale calf that had been rescued off the coast of Athens has now been found dead, Greek authorities said. The body of the young Cuvier’s beaked whale was found on Wednesday off...
The 33rd annual European Cetacean Society conference will be taking place in Ashdod, on the Mediterranean coast of Israel from 5-7 April 2022. This will be the first hybrid event in the history of...
In European waters, cetacean conservation tends to focus on direct and obvious threats. Cetacean conservation should go beyond just avoiding further population decline or warding off the extinction of single species. Allowing only the...
An 18-metre-long fin whale was trapped on the 14th of july for about four hours at the Valencia Yacht Club in Spain. The animal was able to return to the open sea guided by...
Factors that likely contributed to making common dolphins increasingly less common include incidental mortality in fishing gear, habitat degradation, and the effects of chemical pollutants, underwater noise, and climate change. These impacts may have...
