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# whales - Wednesday 26 December, 2018

Japan is going to start hunting whales for commercial purposes again Hunting

Japan is going to start hunting whales for commercial purposes again

Dec 26th 2018, 9:45 AM 19,832 Views 39 Comments

The International Whaling Commission, established in 1946 to conserve and manage the world’s whale and cetacean population, introduced a moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986.

# whales - Friday 23 November, 2018

Leatherback turtle and beluga whale spotted in Irish waters Observe Programme

Leatherback turtle and beluga whale spotted in Irish waters

Nov 23rd 2018, 10:58 PM 21,646 Views 15 Comments

Over the course of two years the obSERVE Programme, a government initiative, collected data through two projects.

# whales - Monday 19 November, 2018

Two killer whales spotted off the coast of Dublin Rockabill

Two killer whales spotted off the coast of Dublin

Nov 19th 2018, 4:23 PM 31,160 Views 33 Comments

The pair were filmed by a crew on board a fishing vessel on Saturday.

# whales - Saturday 15 September, 2018

Tánaiste orders Department to assist with investigation into beaked whale deaths Washed Up

Tánaiste orders Department to assist with investigation into beaked whale deaths

Sep 15th 2018, 7:15 AM 11,881 Views 10 Comments

Since the beginning of August, a minimum of 19 Cuvier’s beaked whales washed up dead on the Irish coast.

# whales - Sunday 22 April, 2018

Deep Atlantic: 'If you can’t stand up, what's the difference between two and two thousand metres' Read Me

Deep Atlantic: 'If you can’t stand up, what's the difference between two and two thousand metres'

Apr 22nd 2018, 3:00 PM 35,685 Views 13 Comments

Ireland’s Deep Atlantic sees underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan embark on a series of voyages out into the open North Atlantic in search of large whales, sharks and cold water coral reefs.

# whales - Friday 23 March, 2018

Rescuers struggle to save survivors after mass beaching of 135 whales in Australia Perth

Rescuers struggle to save survivors after mass beaching of 135 whales in Australia

Mar 23rd 2018, 10:44 PM 23,249 Views 14 Comments

There are fears that the carcasses may attract sharks.

# whales - Wednesday 7 March, 2018

Two killer whales spotted off the coast of Kerry Dingle

Two killer whales spotted off the coast of Kerry

Mar 7th 2018, 10:11 PM 35,982 Views 46 Comments

The whales were spotted just off Dingle Bay

# whales - Wednesday 31 January, 2018

Listen to these Orca whales imitate human speech Imitation Games This post contains videos

Listen to these Orca whales imitate human speech

Jan 31st 2018, 1:55 PM 11,115 Views 20 Comments

The whales are able to say simple phrases like ‘hello’ and ‘bye bye’.

# whales - Saturday 18 February, 2017

56 dolphins and whales have washed up on Irish beaches so far this year Record Number

56 dolphins and whales have washed up on Irish beaches so far this year

Feb 18th 2017, 12:00 PM 12,275 Views 31 Comments

This is the highest number at this stage of the year since records began.

# whales - Sunday 12 February, 2017

New Zealand beached whale crisis 'over' say rescuers Survivors

New Zealand beached whale crisis 'over' say rescuers

Feb 12th 2017, 7:18 AM 10,347 Views 5 Comments

Many volunteers gathered on the shoreline broke down in tears on hearing the latest strandings appeared to be over.

# whales - Friday 10 February, 2017

Hundreds of whales die after becoming stranded on New Zealand beach Golden Bay

Hundreds of whales die after becoming stranded on New Zealand beach

Feb 10th 2017, 7:13 AM 19,455 Views 33 Comments

Hope is fading for the around 100 whales still alive on the beach.

# whales - Monday 9 November, 2015

SeaWorld to phase out killer whale shows as protests grow Blackfish

SeaWorld to phase out killer whale shows as protests grow

Nov 9th 2015, 8:05 PM 18,345 Views 52 Comments

SeaWorld has seen attendance go down in recent years – in part as a result of revelations in the 2013 documentary Blackfish.

# whales - Sunday 11 October, 2015

Incredible drone footage shows paddle-boarder meeting up with two friendly whales Well Hello There This post contains videos

Incredible drone footage shows paddle-boarder meeting up with two friendly whales

Oct 11th 2015, 10:15 AM 25,360 Views 18 Comments

The footage was taken by a drone enthusiast off the south coast of Australia

# whales - Monday 14 September, 2015

PHOTOS: Irish Air Corps spot whales off Galway coast Clifden This post contains images

PHOTOS: Irish Air Corps spot whales off Galway coast

Sep 14th 2015, 9:31 PM 25,708 Views 18 Comments

Not a bad day at the office.

# whales - Sunday 16 August, 2015

Column: Do we really need another pet, or are we running out of wild animals? Solitary Dolphins

Column: Do we really need another pet, or are we running out of wild animals?

Aug 16th 2015, 8:30 AM 90 Views 24 Comments

‘Dusty’ the dolphin has been in the headlines again this summer. But what makes a dolphin ‘solitary’ – and how do we manage them?

# whales - Thursday 6 August, 2015

Three whales washed up on a Kerry beach and one may not survive Beached

Three whales washed up on a Kerry beach and one may not survive

Aug 6th 2015, 11:45 PM 18,187 Views 8 Comments

Two were safely re-floated, but a third looks unlikely to survive, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group says.

# whales - Wednesday 15 April, 2015

Japan is going to have one more go at proving its whale kills are scientific Food Science

Japan is going to have one more go at proving its whale kills are scientific

Apr 15th 2015, 10:00 AM 11,799 Views 33 Comments

The highest court of the UN ruled in March of last year that the research was a fig leaf for commercial hunting.

# whales - Saturday 14 February, 2015

"We're trying to keep the rest alive": 100 whales die on New Zealand beach Time Running Out

"We're trying to keep the rest alive": 100 whales die on New Zealand beach

Feb 14th 2015, 12:40 PM 12,118 Views 15 Comments

There are fears that another 90 whales will suffer the same fate.

# whales - Saturday 31 January, 2015

An orca washed up on a Waterford beach yesterday Stranded

An orca washed up on a Waterford beach yesterday

Jan 31st 2015, 7:40 PM 47,882 Views 66 Comments

It is the first since 2010.

# whales - Sunday 2 November, 2014

From The Daily Edge Guy decides it would be a good idea to surf a whale carcass surrounded by hungry sharks Idiot

Guy decides it would be a good idea to surf a whale carcass surrounded by hungry sharks

Nov 2nd 2014, 10:24 AM 5,282 Views 4 Comments

Get him the Darwin Award.

# whales - Wednesday 23 July, 2014

From The Daily Edge Whale gently lifts kayakers out of water in incredible video Whale Tale

Whale gently lifts kayakers out of water in incredible video

Jul 23rd 2014, 7:28 AM 3,775 Views 3 Comments

Whale I never.

# whales - Monday 7 July, 2014

Five pilot whales die after pod gets stranded on Donegal beach Beached

Five pilot whales die after pod gets stranded on Donegal beach

Jul 7th 2014, 6:48 PM 19,406 Views 35 Comments

The pod of pilot whales have become stranded for a second time today.

# whales - Monday 3 March, 2014

From The Daily Edge Awe-inspiring footage of huge whale and dolphin 'stampede' off California Majestic

Awe-inspiring footage of huge whale and dolphin 'stampede' off California

Mar 3rd 2014, 10:00 PM 6,554 Views 1 Comment

Also a newborn humpback whale snuggling with its mum.

# whales - Wednesday 15 January, 2014

Your baby dolphin making the most of the Wexford winter sunshine pics of the day Hook Head This post contains images

Your baby dolphin making the most of the Wexford winter sunshine pics of the day

Jan 15th 2014, 4:31 PM 17,865 Views 9 Comments

The southeast coast is the place to be for whale and dolphin watchers at this time of year…

# whales - Thursday 26 September, 2013

Sonar mapping for oil killed Madagascar whales: study Whales

Sonar mapping for oil killed Madagascar whales: study

Sep 26th 2013, 8:44 PM 8,540 Views 17 Comments

One hundred whales died suddenly off the coast of Madagascar in May 2008.

# whales - Saturday 31 August, 2013

Irish adventurers return from Arctic with stunning photos, mild sea-sickness North Of Disko This post contains images

Irish adventurers return from Arctic with stunning photos, mild sea-sickness

Aug 31st 2013, 8:30 PM 29,281 Views 12 Comments

The eleven person team – ranging in age from their early 20s to early 60s – are back on dry land after an epic voyage to Greenland and a turbulent return sea journey that “put manners on everybody”…

# whales - Wednesday 24 July, 2013

From The Daily Edge Diver has luckiest escape ever after whale almost eats him Swim Away! This post contains videos

Diver has luckiest escape ever after whale almost eats him

Jul 24th 2013, 9:13 AM 3,636 Views 1 Comment

We’re going to need a bigger… everything.

# whales - Thursday 27 June, 2013

From The Daily Edge This is definitely the most embarrassing voicemail you'll hear today Whalemail This post contains videos

This is definitely the most embarrassing voicemail you'll hear today

Jun 27th 2013, 11:17 AM 3,663 Views 6 Comments

When the whale voice comes in you may lose it.

# whales - Tuesday 26 February, 2013

Japan will not stop hunting whales, says minister Loophole

Japan will not stop hunting whales, says minister

Feb 26th 2013, 10:23 AM 5,765 Views 46 Comments

A Japanese minister said criticism of whaling is “a cultural attack, a kind of prejudice against Japanese culture”.

# whales - Tuesday 5 February, 2013

PHOTOS: Just some dolphins and whales hanging out off Wexford The Life Aquatic This post contains images

PHOTOS: Just some dolphins and whales hanging out off Wexford

Feb 5th 2013, 9:45 PM 13,496 Views 23 Comments

A group of photographers had a pretty successful expedition off Hook Head at the weekend…

# whales - Sunday 13 January, 2013

First whales of the year spotted off Wexford coast Whalewatch

First whales of the year spotted off Wexford coast

Jan 13th 2013, 8:34 PM 16,456 Views 39 Comments

Two humpback whales and five fin whales were sighted off Hook Head over the weekend.

# whales - Thursday 10 January, 2013

PICS: Killer whales trapped in sea ice Whales This post contains images

PICS: Killer whales trapped in sea ice

Jan 10th 2013, 11:17 AM 15,714 Views 45 Comments

About a dozen whales are trapped in a vast stretch of ice in Quebec’s Far North, surfacing in a small opening for air.

# whales - Thursday 7 June, 2012

The 5 at 5: Thursday Take 5

The 5 at 5: Thursday

Jun 7th 2012, 4:50 PM 4,007 Views 2 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

# whales - Tuesday 21 February, 2012

Dolphins deserve rights as 'persons', experts say Dolphins

Dolphins deserve rights as 'persons', experts say

Feb 21st 2012, 5:59 PM 3,752 Views 55 Comments

Whales and dolphins’ advanced abilities and culture means they should be legally protected, a group of experts has argued.

# whales - Sunday 12 February, 2012

Nuts and takeaway: The week in quotes Said And Done This post contains images

Nuts and takeaway: The week in quotes

Feb 12th 2012, 7:00 PM 4,316 Views 1 Comment

“We’ll pay our dues in full and on time”…

# whales - Friday 10 February, 2012

From The Daily Edge 'Whale slavery' case flops in court PETA

'Whale slavery' case flops in court

Feb 10th 2012, 1:30 PM 3,913 Views 20 Comments

PETA brought a lawsuit seeking to grant constitutional protection against slavery to a group of orcas in SeaWorld parks, but a judge has halted the case.

# whales - Monday 23 January, 2012

First humpback whale of 2012 spotted off the Wexford coast Whale Of A Time This post contains images

First humpback whale of 2012 spotted off the Wexford coast

Jan 23rd 2012, 5:46 PM 6,037 Views 19 Comments

The humpback whale was spotted by a group of whale-watchers close to Hook Head today.

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