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Whales

Rising temperatures and extreme weather endanger wildlife migration
The Green Guardian
/ 6 October 2025

Rising temperatures and extreme weather endanger wildlife migration

From Arctic shorebirds to Amazon river dolphins, migratory species are facing unprecedented risks from climate change, habitat fragmentation and environmental shifts

By Sheree Bega
TotalEnergies’ project to drill exploration wells on southwest coast hits pushback
The Green Guardian
/ 13 July 2022

TotalEnergies’ project to drill exploration wells on southwest coast hits pushback

Concentrate on renewable energy, rather than putting the sensitive habitats and species, whales at risk by drilling exploration wells

By Sheree Bega
Ropeless fishing reduces whale entanglements, UCT study finds
The Green Guardian
/ 22 November 2021

Ropeless fishing reduces whale entanglements, UCT study finds

Bryde’s whales are particularly vulnerable to entanglements in trap fishing ropes because of their ability to dive deep and fast to catch their food, but a new technology could keep them safe

By Marcia Zali
Shell’s seismic survey on the Wild Coast will be destructive, scientist says
The Green Guardian
/ 12 November 2021

Shell’s seismic survey on the Wild Coast will be destructive, scientist says

But the oil and gas giant says it follows international best practice

By Sheree Bega
Critically endangered blue whale washes up in Walvis Bay
The Green Guardian
/ 29 April 2021

Critically endangered blue whale washes up in Walvis Bay

First-ever recorded stranding in more than 30 years in Namibia, South Africa and probably the continent

By Sheree Bega
E-tracking marine predators to protect Southern Ocean’s rich feeding grounds
The Green Guardian
/ 19 May 2020

E-tracking marine predators to protect Southern Ocean’s rich feeding grounds

Scientists from a number of institutions collaborated to collect data on 17 marine birds and mammals such as penguins, albatrosses, seals and whales in the ocean around Antarctica

By Nicky Willemse
Canada bans capture and breeding of dolphins, whales
Article
/ 11 June 2019

Canada bans capture and breeding of dolphins, whales

The bill, first proposed in 2015 and now awaiting symbolic royal approval

By Agency
Fin whale, mountain gorilla populations rise amid conservation action
Article
/ 14 November 2018

Fin whale, mountain gorilla populations rise amid conservation action

The mountain gorilla has been moved from the ‘critically endangered’ category to ‘endangered’

By Nina Larson
A rare glimpse into the world of the Red Sea’s dolphins and whales
Article
/ 30 January 2018

A rare glimpse into the world of the Red Sea’s dolphins and whales

A new report will supply some information needed for science based conservation measures in the Red Sea

By Staff Reporter
Building SA’s coastline for leisure activities may harm the protection of sea life
Article
/ 2 October 2017

Building SA’s coastline for leisure activities may harm the protection of sea life

120 000 jobs will be created by 2030, but conservationists warn of harm from a history of SA’s noncompliance with environmental regulations.

By Max Matavire
Motor engine noise severely impacts marine life
Article
/ 10 February 2016

Motor engine noise severely impacts marine life

Levels of noise similar to those at a rock concert are bombarding the world’s marine life, making it harder for them to hunt and to detect predators.

By Sipho Kings
New Zealand conservationists battle with whale strandings
Article
/ 14 January 2014

New Zealand conservationists battle with whale strandings

In the second mass stranding in a week, 13 whales have beached on an NZ coastline as conservationists attempt to prevent more such natural tragedies.

By Sapa Afp
Extremely rare whale washes up on Venice beach
Article
/ 17 October 2013

Extremely rare whale washes up on Venice beach

A rare whale that has a dolphin-shaped head and saber-like teeth has been found dead on Los Angeles’ Venice Beach.

By Sapa Ap
Australia and Japan face off at UN over whaling
Article
/ 25 June 2013

Australia and Japan face off at UN over whaling

The battle over Japan’s controversial whaling program is moving from the high seas to the United Nations’ highest court.

By Sapa Ap
Five whales taken out to sea in Cape Town
Article
/ 24 March 2013

Five whales taken out to sea in Cape Town

Five of 19 pilot whales that beached at Noordhoek Beach in Cape Town have been taken out to sea.

By Miranda Andrew
Three men injured after whale lands on their boat
Article
/ 6 November 2012

Three men injured after whale lands on their boat

Three men were injured when a whale breached off the PE coastline and landed on their inflatable boat, the National Sea Rescue Institute said.

By Sapa
No image available
Article
/ 20 July 2011

Whalers and watchers battle in Iceland

A slick black head breaks the surface, drawing shrieks from whale watchers in a lucrative activity that some say should replace whale hunts.

By Nina Larson
No image available
Article
/ 7 October 2009

Risking all for whales

A Cape Town woman puts her life on the
line as an eco-warrior with Sea Shepherd.

By Yolandi Groenewald
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Article
/ 15 September 2009

Dolphin slaughter in Japan turns sea red

Taiji’s annual cull of bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales continues despite growing international condemnation.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 June 2009

Post-mortems begin on euthanised whales

Post-mortems began on Monday for 44 false killer whales that were euthanised after being stranded on a beach near Cape Town, an official said.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 30 May 2009

Fifty-five whales stranded at Kommetjie

About 55 whales were stranded on a beach near Cape Town on Saturday and high waves were hampering efforts by rescue teams.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 17 February 2009

From whale to jail …

Move over poachers. Whale watching in the Eastern Cape has taken over as the hot new eco-crime.

By Yolandi Groenewald
No image available
Article
/ 28 January 2009

Cape whales face new threat

Project would boost production at the refinery, allowing PetroSA to continue exploring South Africa’s southern and western coasts.

By Yolandi Groenewald
No image available
Article
/ 22 November 2008

Dozens of whales die in Australian mass stranding

Dozens of pilot whales have died in a mass stranding on Australia’s island state of Tasmania, state parks and wildlife officials said on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter

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