Monastir, Tunisia, 13-15 November 2023 An initiative launched by the ACCOBAMS Secretariat and supported by the Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas (SPA/RAC- UNEP/MAP) and by the Government of the Principality of Monaco....
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/.
The 34th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society has been hosted by the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI) at O Grove (Galicia, Spain) from 18th to 20th April 2023.The congress is built on...
On February 9-13, 2023 a total of 12 beaked whales were stranded in Cyprus, none survived. The results of the necropsy made on 5 individuals showed a general haemorrhagic appearance in the organs -specially...
The sudy investigated how management decisions are more influenced by public sentiment. Comprehensive animal assessments that are informed both by animal welfare and survival prognoses are required to ensure the best outcomes for stranded...
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...
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...
Human perceptions during cetacean stranding response
10 Mar, 2023
