The bodies of two gray whales with obvious signs of vessel strikes were discovered in San Francisco Bay, USA. The cause of death was confirmed to be collisions with large cargo ships, resulting in skull fractures and ruptured internal organs. According to NOAA data, a total of 70 gray whales have died in this area…

A total of 146 protected marine mammals (including dolphins and seals) have died in a marine protected area in New South Wales, Australia, over the past two years. The primary causes are illegal gillnetting and trawling; the victims are mostly endangered Hector’s dolphins, including many pregnant individuals. Environmental organizations have pointed out that oversight within…

Due to escalating military conflicts around Iran and the United Arab Emirates, the Strait of Hormuz is experiencing severe underwater noise and explosive pollution, posing a serious threat to the local, endemic, and non-migratory population of Arabian humpback whales (of which only about 100 remain). Low-frequency noise generated by heavy shipping traffic, military sonar, mine…

On April 21, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the National Energy Administration jointly unveiled a technology combining offshore photovoltaic power generation with direct seawater hydrogen production. They announced plans to construct megawatt-scale offshore PV-hydrogen projects in the South China Sea and the East China Sea, addressing the global challenges of high green hydrogen costs…

A 4-year-old male North Atlantic right whale named “Division” has been confirmed dead, marking the first confirmed death this year of an endangered right whale due to entanglement in fishing gear. Previously entangled multiple times in ropes, rescue efforts removed some gear but residual lines remained deeply embedded in his body. This caused wound infections…

A North Atlantic right whale has been confirmed dead off the remote barrier island on Virginia’s eastern coast. The deceased is a 3-year-old female calf born to Porcia in 2023. With only approximately 340 individuals remaining globally, the North Atlantic right whale is classified as critically endangered. This marks the second death of the species…

A new report reveals that Chilean waters rank among the world’s highest for fatal ship-whale collisions, primarily concentrated along shipping routes near the ports of Valparaíso and San Antonio. These routes traverse areas of high whale density, and vessels typically travel at high speeds (exceeding 15 knots), significantly increasing collision risks. Endangered species such as…

A recent study published in Nature reveals that melting Arctic sea ice has led to increased vessel traffic, raising underwater noise levels by 30%. This significantly disrupts communication, navigation, and foraging among marine mammals such as whales. Species like fin whales and bowhead whales, which rely on sound for orientation, face survival challenges. Noise pollution…

The carcass of a Bryde’s whale, approximately 12 meters long and weighing around 20 tons, was discovered on the coast of Kendrapara in India’s Odisha state. Preliminary observations indicate the whale suffered severe injuries from a vessel collision, with extensive blunt force trauma to the head and right side of the body, along with multiple…

France’s last two captive orcas—23-year-old Wikie (the first orca known to “speak”) and her 11-year-old son Keijo—have been trapped in algae-covered, muddy pools for over 12 months since Antibes Marine Park permanently closed on January 5, 2025. On January 14, 2026, reports indicate that amid sustained pressure from animal welfare organizations, the French government is…