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humpback whales
Oregon Crab Fishermen Say New Regulations Hoping to Protect Whales Could Kill Their Industry
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission has extended Dungeness crab fishing rules to reduce whale entanglements, but commercial fishermen say the regulations will put them out of business.
PHOTOS: Russian ‘Whale Whisperer’ Photographs Humpbacks Meeting, Touching People for First Time Ever
Drone Footage: Humpback Whale ‘Sails’ Off Maui with Tail-Wind
A new video taken by a drone shows a humpback whale off the coast of Hawaii that appears to be catching the wind with its tail stuck above the water.
Humpback Whales Slow to Arrive in Hawaii
December usually marks the start of humpback whale season in Hawaii, but experts say the animals have been slow to return this year.
Man Distracted by Phone Misses Whale Only Feet Away From Him (Video)
A photo making the rounds on Instagram shows the top half of a humpback whale reaching above the water’s surface. It’s a beautiful image, but the background is getting just as much attention as the whale.
Humpback Whales Increasing in Waters Near NYC
Humpback whales, the gigantic, endangered mammals known for their haunting underwater songs, have been approaching New York City in greater numbers than even old salts can remember.
