Our first couple of days has been dominated by Blue Whales and the Lucipara Islands. A wonderful journey as we travelled south from Ambon, finding no less than ten Blue …
Hi there, here is our Banda Sea trip report. We’ve just returned from an extraordinary 12 days exploring the region on board Pindito. This is the latest of five expeditions …
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Inference or absolution? The case for protecting Blue Whales now!
If we wait for proof to make environmental decisions, we’ll fail to reverse the sixth mass extinction and will rapidly destroy our chance of survival. Proof is a panacea, because …
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How Blue Whales help regulate climate by stirring and fertilising the ocean
How Blue Whales help regulate climate is by stirring and fertilising the ocean. In Indonesia’s Banda Sea, just north of Australia, they contribute to cold layer mixing and significantly contribute …
First, a big thank you for signing up or buying the snorkelling guide. I realise it’s a bit cold at the moment but spring will soon be here. I’ve been …
A new study on whale voice boxes shows how they can produce such complex sounds. But naturally, there are limitations to how loudly they can sing and the implications of …
It’s the mystery of whale sharks that makes them remarkable. How can an animal so big be among the least-known on Earth? The fact is, we have no idea how …
Whale sharks are massive energy-crunching behemoths that, ironically, spend their lives in the most nutrient-poor oceans. Why? Here’s the first paradox of ecology that stumps most people. The richest, most …
I’d only ever seen whale sharks at the surface before. Swimming with whale sharks in Indonesia was something unexpectedly rewarding. This article is one of a few I’ll be writing …
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How do Sperm Whales catch squid? Five curious adaptations.
One of my favourite books is Sperm Whales by Hal Whitehead. Reading this rounded off a lifetime of fascination with the species. Sperm Whales are one of the biggest animals …
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