Endangered Whale Sharks Threatened by Ship Strikes

Ship strikes — collisions between ships and large marine life — are a serious threat to whales and other large marine creatures.  According to the non-profit Friend of the Sea, ship strikes kill more than 20,000 whales every year. Now, … Continue reading

Irony Watch: One Whale Not Skimming Oil & Another That May Be, Unfortunately

A sad irony that doesn’t actually involve whales.   The converted Ore/Bulk/Oil ship named “A Whale“ has not yet proven effective in skimming oil from the water, though modifications and testing continue. ‘A Whale’ oil skimmer testing extended a week Unfortunately, whale … Continue reading