Amazing footage of humpback whale breaching off coast of Maine

Earlier this month, whale watchers in Maine got a spectacular show when a humpback whale breached just offshore. The whale was estimated to be about 45 feet long and its breach was captured on video by several people in the area.

This is not the first time that humpback whales have been spotted breaching off the coast of Maine. In fact, humpbacks are known for their acrobatic breaching behavior, which is thought to be a way of communicating with other whales or simply enjoying themselves.

The humpback whale is a baleen whale and can be found in all of the world's oceans. They typically migrate to warmer waters during the winter months, but they can be seen in colder waters such as those near Maine year-round. Humpback whales are known for their songs, which are some of the most complex vocalizations in the animal kingdom.

Humpbacks are often hunted by commercial whalers, but they are now protected by international law. Despite this protection, humpback whales remain at risk from habitat destruction and entanglement in fishing gear.

Humpback whale spotted in the Thames for first time in centuries

A humpback whale has been spotted in the Thames for the first time in centuries, according to wildlife experts.

The whale was seen swimming close to the surface on Sunday morning near Gravesend, Kent, before it disappeared back into the estuary.

It is not yet known why the whale has travelled so far up the Thames, but WWF-UK said it could be searching for food.

Dr Peter Evans, from British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), said it was an "amazing sight" to see a humpback whale in the Thames.

"This is a very rare event," he said. "We have had a few sightings of dolphins and porpoises over the years but never a humpback."

Humpback whales are usually found in cold waters off Canada and Greenland, but they have been known to travel further south in search of food.

Rare beaked whale washes up on Australian beach

A rare beaked whale has been washed up on a beach in Australia, according to officials.

The young whale, which is around 12 feet long, was discovered on a beach in Augusta, near Perth.

Officials say the whale is a type of beaked whale that is rarely seen in the area.

"This species is usually found off the coast of South Africa," said one official.

Beaked whales are known for their long beaks and torpedo-like body shape. They are difficult to study because they live in deep water and come to the surface only briefly to breathe.

There are around 23 different species of beaked whale, which are divided into two groups: the subfamily Ziphiinae, which includes the sperm whale, and the monotypic family Berardiidae, which includes the right whale.

20 beluga whales escape from aquarium in Georgia

In a scene out of a movie, 20 beluga whales escaped from an aquarium in Georgia on Sunday. The whales were being transported to the aquarium when they managed to get free.

The Georgia Aquarium is one of the largest in the world and is home to dozens of whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals. The escapees included four adult belugas and 16 juveniles.

It's unclear how the whales managed to get free, but officials believe that they may have swam under or jumped over a fence that was meant to keep them in.

The Georgia Aquarium has launched a search for the whales, but it's unclear if they will be able to find them. Many of the juveniles are only about three feet long and are not easy to spot in open water.

Animal rights activists are already seizing on the opportunity to criticize the Georgia Aquarium. They argue that the facility is too small and confinement causes stress for the animals.

The Georgia Aquarium has defended its practices, saying that it cares for its animals better than any other facility in the world.

Conservationists sound alarm over critically endangered right whales

For the first time in over a century, there are only about 100 North Atlantic right whales remaining in the world. The species has been listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2000, and its population continues to dwindle.

Conservationists are now sounding the alarm over the future of the right whale, urging governments and industry leaders to take action to protect this critically endangered marine mammal.

One of the main threats facing right whales is vessel strikes. In recent years, several right whales have been killed after being struck by boats or ships. Other threats include entanglement in fishing gear, noise pollution, and climate change.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to saving the right whale, but a variety of actions are needed to help mitigate the threats they face. Conservationists are calling for increased regulation of shipping traffic in areas where right whales congregate, stronger enforcement of existing regulations, better research into the impacts of noise pollution and climate change on marine mammals, and more funding for conservation efforts.

Industry leaders must also do their part to help protect right whales. For example, shipping companies can install "slowdown" zones near right whale habitats, and fishermen can properly dispose of bait bags and other fishing gear that could potentially entangle whales.

It will take a concerted effort from governments, industry leaders, and conservationists to save the North Atlantic right whale from extinction. With their numbers dwindling every year, time is running out for this critically endangered species.