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Mark Malleson/via Orca Network, 2010Fortunately, it doesn't happen very often in the Pacific Northwest that ships collide with whales. But when it does, the whale probably dies. Three separate teams have developed smartphone-based systems that can alert commercial mariners to watch out or slow down when there are whales nearby. A recent ride-along on a big container ship demonstrated that real-time whale alerts are still a work in progress. -
NOAAThis summer, an orca known as J-35 made national headlines while carrying the body of her dead calf for 17 days in the waters of the Salish Sea.Her loss…
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Ocean fishing with large nets always catches creatures besides the intended fish; "bycatch," it's called in the business. But some large nets are known… -
Many people and organizations are working hard to bring back Pacific salmon. Fishing and habitat loss depressed salmon populations; some are on the… -
You only need to stand by the ocean for a few minutes to see evidence of marine mammals in the water. There are LOTS of them, and the Marine Mammal… -
Sea creatures and their habitat already enjoy protection in federal marine sanctuaries off the California coast. Now those sanctuaries may expand, and… -
Sick and stranded seals and sea lions are found from time to time along the West Coast. But usually not as many as are turning up this year. The Marine…
