#WhaleWeek

[noaasanctuaries]

I believe I can fly.

I believe I can touch the sky.

I think about it every night and day.

Spread my fins and fly away.

Unfortunately, whales can't fly. But, they can jump out of the water, also known as breaching! Though humpback whales are relatively slow swimmers, able to swim at about 15 miles per hour but averaging only two to nine miles per hour, they’re amazing acrobats.

Learn more about humpback whales by visiting:

📸: Douglas Croft

#EarthIsBlue #WhaleWeek #HumpbackWhale #MontereyCA #MarineLife #Ocean

[whaletalesorg]

It's #FunFactFriday! #Didyouknow that Beaked Whales are one of the most mysterious groups in the cetacean world? Though there are a total of 22 species, only 4 are reasonably well studied. The group as a whole is quite widespread, ranging from the ice edges of both poles all the way to the equator. The two things that all beaked whales have in common are their pronounced "beak" or rostrum and an amazing diving ability. Thanks to a number of physiological adaptations beaked whales are some of the best diving mammals in the world! ⠀ PC: @PeppermintNarwhal ⠀ #whaleweek #whaletales #whales #beakedwhales #whalesareawesome #trivia #dyk #whalewatching #getonaboat #whalesofinstagram

#whalesofinstagram #didyouknow #funfactfriday #whaleweek #whales #whalewatching #getonaboat #whalesareawesome #trivia #beakedwhales #dyk #whaletales

[fmhi808-blog]

Killah Will Season #whaleweek #lasvegas #sincity #hblocklv #jumpman #blessedera #livingadream #bang #reallyalifestylebrand #hypebeast #farmersmarkethawaii (at PT's Silverado/Bermuda)

#jumpman #sincity #bang #farmersmarkethawaii #lasvegas #reallyalifestylebrand #blessedera #hblocklv #hypebeast #whaleweek #livingadream

[saltywaveaustralia]

It’s #whaleweek and because whales are one of my favourite sea creatures, I thought I would share some interesting facts about one particular ocean giant.

The sperm whale (3 species) possess the largest brain on Earth!

⁃ Sperm whale brain volume = 8000 cubic cm [human brain volume = 1300 cubic cm].

⁃ Sperm whale brain weight = up to 9 kg [6 x heavier than a human brain] [WDC].

The sperm whale head is huge. It contains the brain but mostly a liquid called spermaceti, which is produced by the spermatceti organ. This organ assists the whale navigate its way through the ocean and visualise its surroundings using sound. And if it wasn’t obvious already, the Sperm whales name comes from the word ‘spermaceti [WDC].

Sperm Whales are currently listed as vulnerable, while both the Dwarf Sperm Whale and Pygmy Sperm Whale species are listed as of least concern [IUCN Red List].

If you want to experience the excitement of encountering whales in their own environment, I would recommend going whale watching by boat, from a beach, or observe whales migrate from a high point along a coastal area. Pods of dolphins usually swim with whales, which was my experience when I went on a whale watching cruise.

If you want to experience whales virtually, you can always immerse yourself into the world of whales by listening to whale sounds or watch videos.

I hope more laws and practises are established worldwide to protect whales into the future, because they are so fascinating for their strength and size but also for their intelligence and sensitivity to their environment.

Reference:

WDC, Whale & Dolphin Conservation -

https://au.whales.org

Twitter @whalesorg

IUCN Red List

www.iucnredlist.org

Twitter @IUCNRedList

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See you soon.

Gabrielle Ahern

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#saltywave

[respectanimalrights]

Credit © 📷 🖋 ✅ @paulnicklen Whaleweek! This expedition to film and photograph the secret lives of sperm whales has been life changing but if someone had told me that I would be allowed to float quietly above a mother and her baby calf “Ariel” while she drank her mother's rich milk, I would not have believed them. After sleeping vertically next to her mom for over an hour, the calf went over and nudged her mom. Then the magic unfolded. Ariel’s mother, “Soursap', positioned herself head down in the water column and hovered motionless while little Ariel charged in and assertively put her bottom jaw into her mother's cloaca. At first, I did not know what was happening so I slowly swam above them and noticed the little babies tongue flicking at a rapid speed while mom pumped huge quantities of milk into Ariel’s mouth. I almost forgot to take a picture as the biologist and the curious naturalist in me took over with deep fascination. Well, here is a picture of a nursing sperm whale calf. The best news is that @mitty and I have a surprise for you this weekend of Sperm Whale-sized proportions. Shot on #assignment for @sealegacy under special interaction permit from the Dominican Government. #gratitude #nature #love #beauty #instagood #explore #whale https://www.instagram.com/p/B6QXNrqBiIr/?igshid=mz98vbfvs5zj

#assignment #gratitude #nature #love #beauty #instagood #explore #whale

[valle305diego]

#streetart @wynwood.artdistrict 💛🧡💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙💔 #art #artistsoninstagram #streetart #mural #miami #wynwoodwalls #miamibeach #artistsoninstagram #art #urbanart #urbanarts #tgif #tgifridays #creativity #creativityforlife #men #creativityrules #artisticsoul #artistic #wynwood #wynwoodmurals #urbanart #urban #urbanstyle #citylife #selfie #selfiewhore #whale #whaletail #whaleweek (at Wynwood Arts District, Miami, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtgYJ2_lrzQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15w38qp3i887f

#streetart #art #artistsoninstagram #mural #miami #wynwoodwalls #miamibeach #urbanart #urbanarts #tgif #tgifridays #creativity #creativityforlife #men #creativityrules #artisticsoul #artistic #wynwood #wynwoodmurals #urban #urbanstyle #citylife #selfie #selfiewhore #whale #whaletail #whaleweek

[2plan22]

RT @NOAAFisheries: #WhaleWeek live chat on reddit TODAY 1-3pm EST: Ask @NOAA scientists Qs about whales & the threats they face at sea… https://t.co/kPvAeJhGxf 2PLAN22 http://twitter.com/2PLAN22/status/832597695227363329

#WhaleWeek live chat on reddit TODAY 1-3pm EST: Ask @NOAA scientists Qs about whales & the threats they face at sea https://t.co/iOeKYxmsNy http://pic.twitter.com/idmeZP70Zp

— NOAA Fisheries (@NOAAFisheries) February 17, 2017

#OLASC16 RT @NOAAFisheries: WhaleWeek live chat on reddit TODAY 1-3pm EST: Ask @NOAA scientists Qs

[businessmindstoday]

#WhaleWeek live chat on reddit TODAY 1-3pm EST: Ask @NOAA sci… RT @NOAAFisheries: #WhaleWeek live chat on reddit TODAY 1-3pm EST: Ask @NOAA scientists Qs about whales & the threats they face at sea htt… Source by U.S. Commerce Dept.

[noaasanctuaries]

Do you hear that? 🐳🔊

Every winter, thousands of humpback whales travel to the warm, shallow waters of Hawai‘i to mate, give birth, and raise their young. These whales are famous for their vocalizations, which are important for communication, orientation and navigation, hunting prey, and avoiding predators.

Learn how researchers use acoustic surveys to understand more about humpback whale populations: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/mar21/new-disentanglement-tool.html

Photo: Ed Lyman/NOAA taken under NOAA permit #14682

Image Description: an adult whale and calf swim side by side near the water's surface

#whaleweek #humpback #humpbackwhale #whales #whalesofinstagram #ocean #earthisblue #nature #hawaii #cetacean #noaa #science #national marine sanctuary #marine sanctuary #diving

[fmhi808-blog]

Killah Will #whaleweek #lasvegas #sincity #hblocklv #jumpman #blessedera #livingadream #bang #reallyalifestylebrand #farmersmarkethawaii (at PT's Silverado/Bermuda)

#bang #lasvegas #farmersmarkethawaii #whaleweek #livingadream #reallyalifestylebrand #hblocklv #blessedera #sincity #jumpman

[saltywaveaustralia]

It’s #WorldWhaleWeek 🐋 💙

It was exciting watching #whales with #BrisbaneWhaleWatching aboard #mveyespy in Moreton Bay, Redcliffe, Australia last year 💦 🐳 Wonderful experience! 📷 gabrielleahern 👩🏼‍🦰🐶

#WhaleWeek #WhaleDay

[smithsonianlibraries]

hover whales!

from Suggestions to the keepers of the U.S. life-saving stations, light-houses, and light-ships; and to other observers, relative to the best means of collecting and preserving specimens of whales and porpoises. By Frederick W. True.

#whale #whaleweek #whale week #humpback whale #fin-back whale #Book Illustration #gif #Little Piked Whale #cetacea #bhl

[noaasanctuaries]

Humpback whale season is underway in Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

Sightings of the colossal marine mammals peak between the months of January and March, then gradually decline until humpback season ends in early May. Each year provides opportunities for whale watching, research, and citizen science, and the need for entanglement response.

Read about this year’s especially eventful season here: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/feb22/season-of-sanctuary.html

Image Description: Trained responder Grant Thompson throws a cutting grapple to gain access to the gear entangling a humpback whale. Photo: Ed Lyman/NOAA under MMHSRP Permit # 18786-06

#HawaiianIslands #Hawaii #HI #HumpbackWhale #Conservation #whaleweek #whaleseason #disentanglement #marinedebris #NOAA #EarthIsBlue #Nature #Ocean #earthisblue #noaa #marine sanctuary #ocean #nature #science #national marine sanctuary #diving #hawaii

[noaasanctuaries]

There’s a lot of buzz about whales lately!🐝

Want to stay in the loop and stay informed about our planet’s largest mammals? Check out our handy whale resource collection! Explore a collection of NOAA videos, lesson plans, posters, webinars, web stories, virtual reality, and more to gain a deeper understanding of whale species and NOAA's efforts within the sanctuary system to protect and understand them.

Explore here: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/whales/

Description: Minke whale breaches out of the water in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Photo Credit: Anne Smrcina/NOAA

#StellwagenBank #Stellwagen #Massachusetts #MA #CapeCod #Provincetown #Boston #HumpbackWhales #Whales #RightWhales #NARW #Sharks #PaulPalmer #SandLance #WhaleWatching #minkewhales #WhaleWeek #earthisblue #noaa #ocean #nature #science #national marine sanctuary #marine sanctuary #diving

[noaasanctuaries]

This NOAA team spent Valentine's Day disentangling a humpback whale from 550 feet of line and marine debris off the coast of Maui.

Whale disentanglement is a challenging task that requires the innovative tools, unshakable teamwork, and sometimes agonizing patience.

Check out this Earth Is Blue video to see a NOAA-led response team hard at work: https://youtu.be/PiGpCniujng

Read more about the whale season here: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/.../season-of-sanctuary.html

#HawaiianIslands #Hawaii #HI #HumpbackWhale #Conservation #whaleweek #whaleseason #disentanglement #marinedebris #NOAA #EarthIsBlue #Nature #Ocean #earthisblue #noaa #ocean #nature #science #national marine sanctuary #marine sanctuary #hawaii #diving

[noaasanctuaries]

It's Whale Week!

Whale entanglements are a big problem that a number of our sanctuaries are investigating. But what's the best way to cut a whale free when the line is embedded in the blubber? Check out one innovative idea from Hawaii that stems from bamboo!

Read all about it here: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/mar21/new-disentanglement-tool.html

Photo: Michael Griffin/USCG, under NOAA Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program Permit # 932-1905-1

Image Description: a long pole with a curved knife at the end of it cuts through a rope that is wrapped around a whale's head.

#WhaleWeek #Whale #entanglement #humpbackwhale #HawaiianIslands #Hawaii #HI #HumpbackWhale #Conservation #Ocean #Nature #conservation #earthisblue #noaa #ocean #nature #science #national marine sanctuary #marine sanctuary #diving #hawaii