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How mother orca Tahlequah and her dead calf tell the story of climate change seattletimes.com/seattle-news/c… #endangered #blackfish @jeffrey_ventre @LobergEric @GerdavanRijn1 @BrendaSPeterson

#Antarctica A 'triple whammy' of chaos has triggered a downward spiral in Antarctica. This is grim news. "If low sea ice persists into 2030 and beyond, the impacts could be enormous" says Dr Alberto Garabato, a prize-winning professor of physical oceanography. “The ocean may transition from a stabilizer of the world’s climate to a powerful new driver of global warming.”

A humpback whale stunned researchers after rolling onto its back to shield a frightened seal from a pod of hunting whales. The remarkable encounter took place near Antarctica during a marine expedition led by biologist Robert Pitman. Just moments before, several orcas had been relentlessly chasing the exhausted seal through the freezing water. Then an enormous humpback whale suddenly appeared. Witnesses watched as the whale repeatedly moved itself between the seal and the predators. At one point, it flipped onto its back and carefully balanced the seal on its chest, lifting it above the water while the orcas circled underneath attempting to reach it. Scientists say this behaviour may be far more common than once believed. Studies examining over 100 recorded interactions across six decades show humpback whales frequently interrupt whale hunts. While they are known to defend their own calves, researchers have also documented them protecting other species, including seals, sea lions, gray whales, and even fish. Observers have seen humpbacks rush directly at attacking orcas, strike the water with their huge fins and tails, vocalize loudly, and physically block predators from reaching their prey. Some of these dramatic standoffs have reportedly continued for hours. Researchers believe humpbacks may react to the sounds orcas make during hunts. Killer whales are often quiet while stalking prey, but become increasingly vocal during an attack. Scientists suspect humpbacks evolved to associate those sounds with threats to their own young, triggering powerful defensive instincts that may unintentionally save other animals as well.

Norway's whalers have already killed 56 minke whales in April 2026 alone racing toward a horrific quota of 1,641! 😢 Iceland's gearing up to slaughter 318 more, while Japan's infamous kangei Maru factory ship butchers whales right now. This barbarism must end #BanWhalingForever

We must not repeat mistakes of the past and bring yet more species into degrading farm practices Compassion, respect and kinship should be at the forefront of how we treat fellow creatures with whom we share this beautiful planet No octopus nor any sentient creature, should ever be #factoryfarmed psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/minds-…

Sea turtle nesting season generally occurs between March and November, with peak activity between May and October. Female turtles come ashore to lay eggs, so keep beachfront lights off throughout the night. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #TurtleTuesday

On first glance, seagrass may not look like much, but it’s the unsung hero of our seas. 🌿🌿 Seagrass beds absorb & store huge amounts of carbon dioxide, stabilize seafloor sediments, and provide food and shelter for countless species. Speak up to protect ocean habitats today: oceana.ly/48ImagU

Amigo means “friend,” and friends don’t cause harm to one of the world’s most biodiverse places in the world—the Gulf of California. We can’t let Big Oil sacrifice this UNESCO World Heritage site for profit.

🫍 6️⃣5️⃣4️⃣3️⃣days 😢💔😡😖😔😞😤😡 in Captivity @LoroParque Thanks to @seaworldisevil #FreeMorgan #Blackfish Her 2nd baby TENO is born in captivity. It’s a boy that will NEVER know FREEDOM #CaptivityKills

There are no monsters in the sea, Only the ones we make up in our heads Encountering sharks shows people sharks beyond the myth.

@IUCNsos #MinkWhales 56 killed just last month!! @SeaShepherdFran @OrcaSOS @TMMC @CaptPaulWatson @IocUesco @WorldAnimalNews @AWIOnline Why is this allowed to happen? @OurOcean

It will soon be time for Orca Watch in Scotland, when members of the public and volunteers come together from 23–31 May to watch for not only orcas, but also other cetacean species. marineconnection.org/eyes-on-the-se… Photo Credit: Claudia Afeltra/Sea Watch Foundation

We are delighted to share a significant milestone in ending the promotion of dolphin & whale captivity within the tourism industry. EXIM Tours will no longer promote dolphinaria or marine parks as part of its travel packages. marineconnection.org/polish-campaig…

🫍 6️⃣5️⃣4️⃣4️⃣days 😢💔😡😖😔😞😤😡 in Captivity @LoroParque Thanks to @seaworldisevil #FreeMorgan #Blackfish Her 2nd baby TENO is born in captivity. It’s a boy that will NEVER know FREEDOM #CaptivityKills

Hurrah for the amazing and inspirational Sir David Attenborough who introduced multiple generations to Life on Earth - and to Ian Redmond who introduced David to mountain gorillas! @BornFreeFDN @4Apes

please RT - Join EmptytheTanks Events #EmptyTheTanks #DolphinProject #Dolphins #CaptivityKills #Animals #boycottzoos #Sanctuary #closezoos

Join us at the Empty the Tanks protest 📅 Friday 9 May | 1pm–3pm 📍 Outside Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia #EmptyTheTanks #CoffsCoast #DolphinWelfare #NotBornToPerform #DontBeCaptivatedByCaptivity

#EmptyTheTanks day tomorrow 👊🐋🐳🐬🌊🫧

Please join us for Empty The Tanks! We will be in San Diego to support local organizers for this international event. Join an Empty The Tanks event: bit.ly/4f6E4Ao Pls RT #EmptyTheTanks #CaptivityKills #SeaWorldSucks

🫍 6️⃣5️⃣4️⃣0️⃣days 😢💔😡😖😔😞😤😡 in Captivity @LoroParque Thanks to @seaworldisevil #FreeMorgan #Blackfish Her 2nd baby TENO is born in captivity. It’s a boy that will NEVER know FREEDOM #CaptivityKills

Big Mama returns to the Salish Sea! After swimming over 3,000 miles from waters in Hawaii, she was recently seen near B.C.’s Moresby Island. Big Mama has returned to the Salish Sea almost every year for nearly 3 decades - amazing! Photo: April Ryan, Maya’s Legacy /PWWA